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El Andariego

1.5 star property
Colonial hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Triple Room | Lobby sitting area
Free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Sucre 1007 entre Colón y Calderón, Otavalo, Imbabura, 100401
  • Place, Plaza de Ponchos
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Lobby sitting area

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Otavalo

El Andariego places you within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de Ponchos and Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología. This 15-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.
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What's nearby

  • Plaza de Ponchos - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • El Lechero - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cayambe Central Park - 28 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ibarra Station - 35 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tabascos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Otavalito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Aly Allpa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Las Parrillas del Tio Jessy - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Balcon de Imbabura - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Andariego

Colonial hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
El Andariego features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a library. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for USD 60 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-in, a terrace, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Coffee makers and free toiletries are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3.50 for adults and USD 3.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets

Important information

Fees

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 3.50 for adults and USD 3.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)

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 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: noon—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply).

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 for incidental charges and 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.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

El Andariego Hostel Otavalo
El Andariego Hostel
El Andariego Otavalo
El Andariego Hostel
El Andariego Otavalo
El Andariego Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Andariego Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Otavalo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at El Andariego?

El Andariego provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near El Andariego?

This hostel is located in Otavalo, just steps from Plaza de Ponchos and Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología, and within a short walk of Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa. You'll also find El Lechero and Peguche Waterfall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at El Andariego?

Yes, there is a garage.

Does El Andariego include a casino on the premises?

No, El Andariego doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Andariego?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about El Andariego?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some rooms include minibars and a turndown service.

Does El Andariego have a hot tub?

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

Does El Andariego have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, El Andariego serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will El Andariego allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at El Andariego.

Are there connecting rooms at El Andariego?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from El Andariego?

The closest major airport to El Andariego is Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO), which is about 25.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at El Andariego?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at El Andariego.