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El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

Property class: 2

Photo gallery for El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

A balcony with a breakfast tray, including croissants, orange juice, and a teapot, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a building outside.
A table with various books and pamphlets, a map of Cuenca city, and a sign for 'Mapas Cafe'.
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.
A staircase with wooden railings, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$44
11 Sept - 12 Sept

Explore the area

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Mariano Cueva 1128, Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca
  • Place, Calderon Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Cathedral of Cuenca
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

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

Basic Twin Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room

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

View all photos for Basic Triple Room

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 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

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

Shared Dormitory

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

About the area

Cuenca

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca places you steps from Plaza Rotary Market and within a 10-minute stroll of San Blas Park. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and multilingual staff. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cuenca Historic Center hostel include Museum of the Canari Identity and Las Conceptas Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Plaza Rotary Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calderon Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puente Roto - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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

About this property

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cuenca hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca offers 10 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Property is also known as

Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Cuenca
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Cuenca
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cuenca

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

As of 10 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca on 11 Sept 2026 start from AU$44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

No, El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

No, pets are not allowed.

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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