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El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

2.0 star property

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Full breakfast on weekdays (USD 3.5 per person)
Staircase
Dining
Room
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Mariano Cueva 1128, Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca
  • Place, Plaza Rotary Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calderon Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Cathedral of Cuenca
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Basic Twin Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Basic Triple Room

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

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Shared Dormitory | Floor plan

Shared Dormitory

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

About the neighborhood

Cuenca

Located in Cuenca Historic Center, El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca is next to Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Plaza Rotary Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Calderon Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puente Roto - 12 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪Monte Bianco San Blas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Rustico - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Lovers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Negroni - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

At El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

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

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

Are free cancellation options available at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

This hostel is situated in Cuenca Historic Center, just steps from Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza, and within a short walk of San Blas Park. You'll also find Calderon Park and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca have a casino?

No, El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and concierge services at this hostel.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca serves a full breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca.

Are there connecting rooms at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

The closest major airport to El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca is Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar), which is 1.7 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca.

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dennis, Clearwater

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

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

Traveled 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