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El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

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A balcony with a breakfast tray, including croissants, orange juice, and a teapot, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and mountains in the background. - El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca (Cuenca)
A staircase with wooden railings, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture. - El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca (Cuenca)
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a building outside. - El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca (Cuenca)
A group of people seated around a round table with bowls of food, bottles, and glasses, in a warmly lit indoor setting with a wooden table and chairs. - El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca (Cuenca)
A table with various books and pamphlets, a map of Cuenca city, and a sign for 'Mapas Cafe'. - El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca (Cuenca)
Consider a stay at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a small table with a bottle.

Basic Twin Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a patterned bedspread, a small round table, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a small table with a bottle.

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, a window, and a decorative wall piece.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Cuenca Historic Center, a neighborhood in Cuenca, is home to El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca. El Cajas National Park and San Blas Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Inter-American Center of Popular Arts and Cuenca Municipal Planetarium. University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Cuenca Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Cuenca travel guide
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Mariano Cueva 1128, Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca

What's nearby

  • Two illuminated church domes with cross-topped spires, set against a mountainous backdrop.
    Calderon Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cathedral with blue domes and a cityscape in the background.
    New Cathedral of Cuenca
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A cobblestone street leading to a town square with a view of distant hills.
    Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A stone bridge over a river, a white church with a bell tower, and lush greenery.
    Puente Roto
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Plaza Rotary Market
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station
    1 min walk
  • Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station
    7 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Balcon Quiteño
    4 min walk
  • Mansion Matilde
    10 min walk
  • Coffee Lovers
    2 min walk
  • Café Del Parque
    11 min walk
  • Restaurante Rustico
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 3.5 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night

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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca located?

Located in Cuenca Historic Center, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Plaza Rotary Market, San Blas Park, and Museum of the Canari Identity. Las Conceptas Museum and Church of Santo Domingo are also within 10 minutes. Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Terminal Terrestre Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay, Tony was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Avoid!!! I arrived at about 5:30 at night, had a booking confirmed for over a week and NOBODY WAS THERE! Rang the bell, messaged and tried to call several times - no reply! People from the shops below were even trying to help me contact them. Finally Expedia customer service helped find me another place to stay, which was thankfully nearby, nicer and less expensive. I'm a pretty experienced traveler but this was kind of scary. I'm a woman, alone, in a new city and it was starting to get dark and cold. I'd just arrived after a 4 hour bus trip and luckily my phone still had some charge. I rely on booking through Expedia so this never happens (and this was the first time.) I think properties like this should be banned from trusted platforms like Expedia. The property did message me three days later to say sorry and wish me a good stay in Cuenca.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sii todo excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Dachterasse, super Lage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tony was awesome, the roof deck is amazing, we met fantastic people, absolutely LOVED IT!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Takuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff son muy amigable y amable! Describe la ciudad usando un mapa. Habitación y baños son muy limpio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019