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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: AlterNative Hostels in Cuenca offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy amenities such as a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves international and Latin American cuisines with vegetarian options. Brunch and high tea are available, complemented by a coffee shop and tour desk. Convenient Location: Located 2 km from Mariscal Lamar International Airport, the hostel is near attractions like Pumapungo Museum (steps away) and Tomebamba River (13-minute walk). Guests appreciate the kitchen, room cleanliness, and friendly host.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katarzyna
Poland“Amazing place! The kitchen is better equipped than my own at home. Extremely clean, with towels provided. The shower was fantastic (really hot!). Beautiful terrace, lovely building, and an incredibly kind and polite host. I couldn’t recommend this...” - Daphne
Netherlands“Best hostel kitchen I have seen! Love the common spaces as well.” - Alina
Germany“Very nice and helpful host! Arrived early in the morning by nightbus and he let us check-in to our rooms directly so that we could get some more rest! Also he provided us with information about the national park and things to do in Cuenca :)” - Zsolt
United Kingdom“I checked into this little hostel for a few days. I'd read good things about it online, and it turned out to be a pretty decent place. The room was cheap and cheerful, and the place was spotless. The lady who works in the place is a cleaning...” - Mia
Switzerland“The interior design is amazing. It has multiple chill areas. The value for the price is good. It is super clean.” - Anonymous Germany“Super lovely and helpful host. Very clean. Loved it! Definitely recommended!”
- Martin
Czech Republic“One of the best hostels, where i have been. so nice, so confortable, well equiped. the best!” - Francesco
Italy“Beautiful hostel, forunishes kitchen, comfortable bed and hot water. All you need basically. The guy with the beard at the reception is just the most patient friendly man, can't thank him enough to deal with my shit for half an hour and change my...” 
Alexandra
Austria“Great location and nice terrace. The little Cafe downstairs is a plus.”- Angelight
United States“I am a student traveling for this spring break. Wifi is very important so I can keep up with my live classes and do my exams. I never had problem with the wifi. It was fast and reliable. They also have desk and chair. Location: The location is...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- El Macario Café Cantina
- CuisineInternational • Latin American
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
As soon as you confirm your reservation, please check your email since we will be sending you important information for your arrival.
Please inform AlterNative Hostels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
