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El Andariego

1.5 star property
Colonial hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Free WiFi
Triple Room | Lobby sitting area
Interior detail
Interior detail
El Andariego sits near a vibrant boardwalk, offering a charming retreat with a restaurant and snack bar. Guests enjoy scenic views from the terrace, find good reads in the library, and stay connected with in-room WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Lobby sitting area

Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Sucre 1007 entre Colón y Calderón, Otavalo, Imbabura, 100401

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Ponchos - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Peguche Waterfall - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • El Lechero - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Taxopamba Waterfall - 11 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ibarra Station - 35 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tabascos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Coffee & Gelato - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Marqueza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Aly Allpa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ají de Piedra - ‬12 min drive

About this property

El Andariego

Hostel near a boardwalk/promenade
Take advantage of a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services at El Andariego. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at El Andariego offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3.50 for adults and USD 3.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 3.50 for adults and USD 3.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

El Andariego Hostel Otavalo
El Andariego Hostel
El Andariego Otavalo
El Andariego Hostel
El Andariego Otavalo
El Andariego Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Andariego Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Otavalo

Frequently asked questions

Is El Andariego pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Andariego?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Andariego?

Check-out is at noon.

Does El Andariego provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Andariego located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de Ponchos, Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología, and Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa. El Lechero and Condor Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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