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Secret Garden - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Quito with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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City view from property
Breakfast and dinner served, Latin American cuisine
In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Bathroom sink
Travelers find a welcoming haven at Secret Garden Hostel in Centro Histórico. Relax in the garden patio after exploring nearby landmarks. Enjoy Latin American dishes at the on-site restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and 24/7 front desk.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Detached private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
Detached private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
Detached private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 16
  • 16 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heated bathroom floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Centro Histórico, a neighborhood in Quito, is home to Secret Garden - Hostel. Quito Observatory and Basilica of the National Vow are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Nayon Xtreme Valley and Cuyabeno Lodge. Interactive Science Museum and Vivarium are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Antepara E4 60 y Rios, Quito, 170403

What's nearby

  • Basilica of the National Vow - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Independence Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Mariscal Craft Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • General Rumiñahui Coliseum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • La Alameda Station - 8 min walk
  • Universidad Central Station - 10 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corvinas de Don Jimmy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sereno Moreno - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vista hermosa 2 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alma Quiteña - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Café Mosaico - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Secret Garden - Hostel

Hostel located in Centro Histórico
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Secret Garden - Hostel. The on-site Latin American cuisine restaurant, Secret Garden, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Secret Garden - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks, and local maps

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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
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Secret Garden

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 53 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 credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Hostel Quito
Secret Garden Hostel
Secret Garden Quito
Secret Garden
Secret Garden - Hostel Quito
Secret Garden - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Secret Garden - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Quito

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Secret Garden - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Secret Garden - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Secret Garden - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 53 per vehicle applies.

Where is Secret Garden - Hostel located?

Located in Centro Histórico, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of San Blas Square, La Alameda Park, and Quito Observatory. Plaza del Teatro and Sucre Theatre are also within 10 minutes. La Alameda Station is 8 minutes by foot and San Francisco Station is 18 minutes.

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Secret Garden - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were always very helpful and responsive. The hostel has a great nightlife scene, which is a lot of fun, but it can also get a bit loud at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a unique place ,the staff is super friendly and you can meet people from different parts of the world. The food was fantastic delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly amazing and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff, Australia

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

Great vibe

Excellent spot - good people, staff and facilities. Only some extra curtains in the bedrooms would help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Thank you, Secret Garden Quito

Great stay at Secret Garden. Amazing view over the old part of Quito on the rooftop terrace. There are many tours from the hostel and the personnel is very helpful with information and arranging transportation when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked a private room, it was very small but very clean. It was a perfect option after arriving at 12.30am from Amazon tour. The bus parks right outside. The staff are great and so helpful. Luggage storage and laundry is also available
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

I like the atmosphere which is a result of the helpful staff and guests. It gets lively with happy hour extending into the mid evening. Only been here a few days but that’s my cursory impressions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great and popular hostal

Stayed for only one night, but the stat was very Nice. All the Staff is very Nice and helpful. Laundry service very efficient! Easy to book trips ad activities through the hostal. The restaurant/bar on the rooftop is very Nice! We were waking up very early and had a quite night, we were in a room on the bottom floor and it was not too noisy. Couldnt hear the bar from the room. Would definately stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you need sleep don't come here!

I unfortunately booked 4 nights here. The check in his several flights up narrow stairs..I lugged my heavy suitcase up to check in and messed up my back. Music goes nightly to 11pm so if you need some sleep or have a early travel day forget it. This is not a place that is serene more of a funky gathering spot . Shower near my room was out of order. Overall late night music EVERY night was too much for me personally. Staff was nice and view was great...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secret Garden is an enjoyable and fun place to stay with a rooftop restaurant with a great view of the city and excellent staff. It is a garden with lots of pretty plants and flowers. Great place to meet travelers from all over the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

FENG

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy

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

Central location, makes it easy to go to Cotopaxi

It has a nice vibe. I'd go there again. Restaurant and bar are particularly nice. Avocado toast for breakfast!! Great to have a family room available. Staff and volunteers were so helpful. The free walking tour was informative and enjoyable. Laundry service available. Staying the night before taking their shuttle to sister property at Cotopaxi is a particularly good idea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good stay

lots of activities and easy to meet people. Location is good. The hostel sometime charge more for taxi compare to if you call yourself or use uber. For example, uber from airport to hostel is about $25 but the hostel will charge $28. However when I transfer from hostel to airport, I paid $20. the food is good @ the hostel but you probably can find cheaper and different type of food elsewhere. the staff is very responsive. It's fairly noisy at night till around 11 pm or so. Overall, it is a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

sebastien

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

disapointing

The only reason that i booked a room at that hostel its because my bus for my jungle trip was departure-arrival there. The guys at the reception didnt want to help me with taxi, he just tell me walk at the corner at street there should be one ( there were none...and i was waiting in the street at 23:45 in a location not that safe) and the wifi didnt works in the room , only in common area... So its a epic fail!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was awesome! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The walking tour was a great free add on with lots of good info. The upstairs patio has amazing views with free tea and filtered water
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisk sted. Forholdene er helt i top. Venligt og hjælpsomt personale
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The service was great

The place was good exept for the contraction that was going on. We have to move rooms three times. The noise and the Dust it was untakeble
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Petra

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

Dialed in for independent travel!

Dialed in for independent travelers… receptionists will help you, the travel agency is on-site, everyone is super friendly and you can even take Spanish lessons!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

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