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Galapagos Best Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find quiet moments with a good book from the library or enjoy cooking local ingredients on the barbecue grills at this nature-surrounded retreat

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Galapagos Best Hostel offers a unique stay near the Charles Darwin Research Station. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace or explore the garden. Free WiFi is available in rooms, there's a well-stocked library, and staff are on hand 24/7 to assist visitors.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Family Triple Room, Tower | Free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Tower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Living room
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Piqueros, Barrio Escalesia, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 0593

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Malecon - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Las Grietas - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Galapagos Best Hostel

Hostel near Galápagos National Park
Located close to Charles Darwin Research Station and Malecon, Galapagos Best Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Galapagos Best Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older 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:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

GALAPAGOS BEST HOSTEL Puerto Ayora
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation GALAPAGOS BEST HOSTEL
GALAPAGOS BEST Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS BEST
Galapagos Hostel Puerto Ayora
Galapagos Hostel Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS BEST HOSTEL Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS BEST HOSTEL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Galapagos Best Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Galapagos Best Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Galapagos Best Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Galapagos Best Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7 AM–8 AM on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Galapagos Best Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Galápagos National Park, Academy Bay, and Charles Darwin Research Station. Las Grietas and Malecon are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Galapagos Best Hostel Reviews

7.2

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jean Baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed and clean bedroom. Good location. Very weak Wifi connection. Basic breakfast. Last but not least: very strange hospitality as it looks like the couple managing the hostel is not in good terms.

4/10 Poor

NATALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Na hora do check-in da Natalia, a recepcionista quis cobrar de + U$$100, e o acordado era U$$ 50,40. O mesmo ocorreu com outras duas hospedes britanicas. O atendimento foi ruim e inesperado.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: Room comfort

Just okay...

+ clean room + spacious room + good shower + free drinking water + - far from center, tho in a quiet area - not a very welcoming check-in experience, or very friendly feeling during our stay - internet sometimes hangs - ants in sugar, cats running around in breakfast area/kitchen, moldy tea (due to humid climate)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Very clean place Staff is awsome Simple check in/out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good rooms but bad organisation.

Nothing negative about the tripleroom. Big and spacious, cleaned daily and well working kitchenette. The organisation however leaves a lot to wish for. We were welcomed by who we think was the owners daughter, given no info about breakfast etc. We got down the second morning and asked for the included breakfast which was clearly advertised on hotels.com. The person who we think was the owner simply said she was busy and therefore we couldn't have it that day. She later said that breakfast was from 7-8 am. Breakfast was really good and tasty. A man who we later learned was calldd Miguel and was the owners friend charged us for our stay but seemed to fail to communicate it further as we got the question if we had paid again and then they claimed we had only paid about half of the total sum due which was really weird. Miguel was kind of childish and weird. One morning when we sat down and had breakfast he disrespectfully said to my vegetarian friend "Just so you know, plants have feelings too." And also he said he sols snorkling tours to pinzon island which cost 120$ but he could sell them to us for 115$. We booked the tout at 110$ with another agency and when I told him that the same night he said (mockingly) "I told you I could sell it to you for 80$" which was a downright lie and a really weird thing to say, especially from someone who worked at the hostel. Also the wifi doesn't work at all in the room and is extremely slow even in the lobby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet, economical, but not near town center

This hostel is great for budget travellers. Nice bedding, plenty of hot water, some wifi and at least our unit included a small kitchenette. The establishment is located about a mile from the city center and for those who don't mind walking, it takes about 25 mins. The local neighborhood felt very safe to walk through. For those who want to ride to and from town, for $1.50, taxis are easily to find almost any time of day. One advantage to being located out from the town center was little traffic and other noises. One disadvantage, if you're on an early morning day cruise, is getting up around 6am.

4/10 Poor

Marisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't do it

Far from town, not very comfortable, room wasn't serviced, breakfast was barely passable. We got one small, rough towel for a room with capacity for three people, the room was LOUD and on the ground floor so we could hear everyone coming and going at all hours, the room wasn't serviced the entire time we were there (3 nights), and we ran out of things like soap and clean towel (singular). The location was far from town and pretty inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Alicia, Barcelona, España

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

La dueña es encantadora, fue un placer conocerla.

La dueña es encantadora, fue un placer conocerla. El sitio es una buena alternativa si no quieres o no puedes gastar mucho.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente atención y servicio, es distante al centro pero yo amo caminar y no es complicado llegar, la dueña es una persona amable y amigable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

jan, Kamloops, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean, nice hosts, decent breakfast.

A good place to stay for the price, it is a 15 minute walk from the main port and restaurants. The neighbourhood is safe, and there are plenty of taxis always driving by all hours of the day/night. A small grocery store is located on the same street, handy for lunch/ snacks. Taxi cost is about $2 to the Main Street if you don’t want to walk. Hostel is very clean. Kitchenette was handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

HELENA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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