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Reviews of Wild Monkey Hostel

Calle Larga Calle Larga y Vargas machuca, 010101 Cuenca, Ecuador

#62 of 91 hotels in Cuenca

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 150 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was incredible and very friendly Location was very central and safe Nice place for chilling and meeting other travellers Thank you very much, it has been a very nice stay !

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    10
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be a little cleaner in the bathrooms.

    For the price it’s amazing value, 1kg of laundry free per night, really big bunk beds, the staff are so nice, big tv with Netflix and fifa and drinks/food are not overpriced.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    perfect stay in Cuenca, lovely staff members
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location, great accommodation and excellent staff ! I extended my stay because I felt really good here

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the staff here has been extremely helpful! I broke my fibula just above the ankle and they have gone above and beyond for me - they changed rooms so I had less stairs to deal with, brought my bags to my new room, helped me get to the right medical facility, helped me get around, brought me my food delivery and are always asking if I need any help

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    10
    Value for money hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location, free laundry, fantastic price! Friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    10
    Excellent price and great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very good price, excellent location. Free laundry - 1 kg each.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    Wild monkey is wild, crazy and lots of fun. One of my favourite places.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit light in the women's room. Maybe darker curtains would be good. And some stairs to the high bed.

    I loved this place. The volunteers make it very special. In the evening the hostel jammed together, real hostel experience. Maybe not ideal for people who want a more silent place, but great to connect and meet new people.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Javi one of the members of the staff made all the possible so I could have gluten free breakfast everyday.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    10
    very recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hostel near the center with an amazing mood and a very welcoming staff. Big rooms and comfortable beds. You can feel like at home and the free laundry service is great!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    10
    Very good value for the price you pay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable beds, excellent location, good Wifi, nice kitchen, I had an excellent free breakfast with juice, egg, homemade bread and marmelade, cheese! The staff are excellent people!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    10
    Amazing, relaxing time with nice conversations and chill evenings on the fire.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a very nice time in the Wild Monkey Hostel. The beds are very comfortable and it’s a nice atmosphere. Everything is clean and you can wash 1 Kg of cloth for free. They have a fireplace where we did a fire on some evenings. The people working in the Hostel are very nice. I can recommend this hostel to everyone:))

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty, smelly. One of the worst hostels I’ve been to in terms of cleanliness.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    10
    We had an amazing stay at Wild Monkey, the hostel is really new and the owners are invested in making your stay as good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are super comfortable, the rooms are really spacious and the hostel is just a 5 min walk for the main plaza.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a great hostel. The volunteers and staff are absolutely lovely and will go above and beyond to help you out (shout out Sam!) and the location is perfect in Cuenca. If you're looking for a budget option I highly recommend Wild Monkeys. It's not luxury but it's nice given the price.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    5.0
    cheap place to stay in center but needs some work..
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    > only outside social space/couches etc > things got missing in the laundry > from our friends group (4) -> 3 of us got some of our things taken from the fridge! (not the hostel‘s fault but still annoying) > dirty bathrooms and mirrors > shelves in the bathroom are missing > kind of smelly in the rooms too… > could be cleaner (kitchen, bathrooms,…)

    > the location of the hostel is great - good sunset spot right across the street and the river is just down the stairs (good for chilling, walking and runs) > free laundry service!! > free towels > nicely equipped kitchen (spices) > social space is only outside but nice

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    10
    Lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Keep in mind that the hostel is simple. I don't think it's an issue, but I want to manage your expectations. You'll see, you'll love it anyway

    The staff and people in this hostel are absolutely lovely! They always have a smile and take care of you. It almost doesn't feel you're in a hostel, rather in the house of somebody you know

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a lovely little guest house, a bit out of town but very easy to access by bus or taxi (20 min bus for $1 or a taxi). If youre only here for a few days, visit the tortoise sactuary on the way from the airport. The family were very welcoming, and I had a lovely room to myself. I didn't get the opportunity to try but they also do home cooked meals here too. Just an FYI, bring ear plugs as there's a few roosters who haven't made it to Sunday lunch yet...

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    10
    Yuca pan...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, just could use a few more pans in the kitchen and some oven gloves!

    Sebastian and all the volunteers were so lovely. Bonfire evenings, the wine, the great food, it was wonderful. Thanks all!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no cons really.

    One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at! Everything is clean and nice, and the workers were so nice and helpful! Plus they provide free laundry! It can’t get better than this! P.S The location is also amazing and close to everything!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    7.0
    Not much common space, but comfortable enough. Good vibes and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

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