Huayna-Capac Cacique Duma esq., 051010 Cuenca, Ecuador
#27 of 88 hotels in Cuenca
Guests' ChoiceBased on 65 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Alexandra
AustriaA bit noisy at night as it is right next to a big street. No staff around (or at least not visible) but you can text them.
Great location and nice terrace. The little Cafe downstairs is a plus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Steven
United StatesThis is the third time I have stayed at Alternate Hostel. The last time I stayed for six months. It's my favorite place to stay when I'm in Cuenca.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Angelight
United Statesnone
I am a student traveling for this spring break. Wifi is very important so I can keep up with my live classes and do my exams. I never had problem with the wifi. It was fast and reliable. They also have desk and chair. Location: The location is accessible. I walked to the historic area most of the time. There is also a bus stop right in front of the hostel so it is easy access to explore far places. Museum of Pumapungo is just across the street. Cleanliness: The rooms, bathroom, and common area are always clean. Staff: Friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Linda
SwitzerlandIt was dificult to find the staff. Some rooms where in the basement.
Nice terrace, comfortable beds, warm water, TV in the shared area, super clean everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Cho
TaiwanNothing
Very cozy Beautiful house
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Joe
United KingdomThe room was not very private, the blinds on the window did not adequately prevent people from being able to see directly into our room. Please change the blinds to curtains!
Very friendly staff, nice areas to hang out, laundry service was excellent!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Emily
AustraliaKitchen wasn’t always clean but the bathrooms were reasonable. Needs more showers and toilets for the number of beds as often had to wait a while especially in the evenings
Friendly vibe, good common areas and little rooftop was cute, the kitchen is well stocked, there’s free filtered water available and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. It’s a little walk into town but a nice one, and it’s cool looking over the ruins at Pumapungo
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Amy
United KingdomOur room (and many others) had an internal window over the kitchen which made it super noisy and difficult to sleep. Not many bathrooms which is annoying when it's busy
Great staff. Super cute hostel and big kitchen
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Frances
United KingdomN/a
Really nice hostel. Ended up extending for a week as if was so comfortable and friendly. It’s a little out of them centre, but only 10 min walk in, but it’s opposite the Pumapongo museum which was fantastically interesting. Well stocked kitchen and they kept the bathrooms clean throughout the day. The adjoining cafe was really nice but it wasn’t always open, they seem to open it as it was requested by guests.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Juan
BoliviaNot much to say, although located in the intersection of 2 main roads it the car's traffic may be noisy at certain times.
What an amazing place. Plenty of spaces, indoors or outdoors, where you can chill out or work. The kitchen is available to cook your own food. The hostel is somewhat so well planned that makes you feel that is really spacious even when it is full of guests...Xavier and the rest of the staff were really helpful and generous..
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Jina
South KoreaVery friendly and cool staffs and host, clean room and bathrooms! The kitchen was big and there were enough appliances. I really liked the breakfast and coffee at the cafe. They let me sleep on the sofa because I arrived so early with the night bus, thank you😁
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Steph
AustraliaIt’s a little bit of a walk to town (15 mins) but not a problem.
Friendly and accommodating staff, quiet, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, excellent shower, secure, clean, nice breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Christina
Austria-
Everything (incl. the kitchen) perfectly clean, great staff, the café has the best french toast ever! Double room is small but comfy.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Denise
GermanyOnly one key to the 4 bed dorm, doors don’t have handles… a bit difficult to fully close
spacious hostel with lots of areas to hang out, comfy beds with warm blankets, clean, breakfast in the coffee shop next door included, next to museum
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Chi
Taiwanlocation a little far from city central
kitchen and Wifi and hot shower.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 May 2023
Jonathan
United Statesnice price, beautiful park nearby :D
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Christi
United StatesWe loved our stay here. We initially booked 3 nights and stayed for 6 total. the hostal was very comfortable, super low-key and in a fantastic location, just outside the main tourist area but e very easy walk. Highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Natalia
BelgiumThe laundry was returned in a basket all messed up.. For the price we paid we expected better service!
Very comfortable facilities, access to kitchen, hot shower and good WiFi. The location is also great, it's good value for the money!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Grace
United KingdomOnly that staff might be a bit more chatty/welcoming. They’re really nice and helpful when you ask them something though.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful bright building. Good areas to relax. Communal bathrooms cleaned multiple times per day. Good kitchen. Laundry service. Great cafe next door. Can walk to historic centre in 15 mins. 20 mins walk to bus terminal. Nice relaxed but friendly atmosphere.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Katariina
FinlandThe room didn't have any place to put towels to dry and it's quit loud because you hear everything from the hallway to the double room.
Really clean hostel with great showers. Good kitchen with everything you need. Sofas to hangout. Really nice staff.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 February 2023
Emma
Australiafair walk into city centre, room small and window looked out into kitchen area
friendly and cool hostel, various common areas, comfortable room, great cafe attached
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 29 January 2023
Jizel
SwitzerlandAlways space for improvement. It would.be convenient to have sockets next to the beds. The matrass I had was already saggy.
The hostel is in a good location, in the city and close to the busterminal. The stuff is helpful is friendly The design of the hostel is cozy. Next door is nice cafe for breakfast for a good price.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2023
Eunice
Singapore-
clean, modern and accessible!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2023
Matthias
Switzerlandthe walk downtown is ~15 minutes so it’s not the closest. I also wish the bathroom trash cans were emptied more regularly. almost all of the private rooms have internal windows so airflow is a bit limited, but it wasn’t a problem
very comfortable - especially the tv area, everything is new and clean. showers are great in terms of water pressure.
Stayed in January 2023
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