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El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca
2.0 star property

Cuenca hostel in Cuenca Historic Center with rooftop terrace and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
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Daily full breakfast (USD 3.5 per person)
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Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

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Mariano Cueva 1128, Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca
  • Popular LocationNew Cathedral of Cuenca9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCalderon Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationRío Tomebamba & Calle Larga11 min walk
  • AirportCuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)11 min drive
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Room options

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Large Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Cuenca

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca is located in Cuenca Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Cuenca. Las Conceptas Museum and Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plaza Rotary Market and San Francisco Plaza Market. University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Cuenca Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Rotary Market - 1 min walk
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 9 min walk
  • Calderon Park - 10 min walk
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 11 min walk
  • Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium - 5 min drive

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

  • Latitud Cero Taproom - 10 min walk
  • Negroni - 11 min walk
  • cositas - 6 min walk
  • Guajibamba - 6 min walk
  • Fabianos - 9 min walk

About this property

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

Hostel located in Cuenca Historic Center
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a library and laundry facilities at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and concierge services

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

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

Is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 30 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca on 1 May 2024 start from £27.86, excluding 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.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca located?

Located in Cuenca Historic Center, this hostel is steps away from Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza. Esqueletologia Museum and San Blas Park are also within 10 minutes. Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station is 7 minutes.

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonhard

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

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