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Galapagos Best Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Deluxe Double Room
Reception
Exterior
Lobby
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calle Piqueros, Barrio Escalesia, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 0593
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Triple Room, Tower

Family Triple Room, Tower

  • Harbour view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Puerto Ayora

At Galapagos Best Hostel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Galápagos National Park and within 20 minutes of Academy Bay. Highlights at this hostel include in-room kitchenettes, free WiFi and balconies. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Puerto Ayora hostel include Charles Darwin Research Station and Las Grietas.
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What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Malecon - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Las Grietas - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Galapagos Best Hostel

Adults-only hostel with free breakfast, steps from Galápagos National Park
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Galapagos Best Hostel. The hostel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This Puerto Ayora hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Galapagos Best Hostel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations, with designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Puerto Ayora hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchenettes offer fridges, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and microwaves can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 8 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 centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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

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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

GALAPAGOS BEST HOSTEL Puerto Ayora
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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

Are there any beaches close to Galapagos Best Hostel?

The closest beach to Galapagos Best Hostel is Playa de los Alemanes (2 km).

Is Galapagos Best Hostel family-friendly?

No, Galapagos Best Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does Galapagos Best Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Galapagos Best Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7 AM - 8 AM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Galapagos Best Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Galapagos Best Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Galapagos Best Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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.

6/10 Okay

HELENA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

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

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

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