Reviews of Hostal La Terraza - Roof Terrace Overlooking The North and Historic Centre
Antonio Elizalde, 170403 Quito, Ecuador
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat view and friendly staff
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view from the terrace upstairs.
Thin walls between the rooms.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeside the amazing view and breakfast what makes this place special are the people working there. So helpful and extremely friendly! Whatever you need they will help out. If it’s late check in, a drive to the airport or a tour. They organized a pick up from the airport even a week later to drive us to Cotopaxi. We felt so good there.
Our room had a window facing a wall. The bed is a bit small for tall Europeans.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast is delicious. At such a low price, I recommend upgrading your room to include it. It's also served on the rooftop with stunning views of both the historic center and modern downtown area. There are metro stops, bus stops, and tram stops nearby, which makes moving around very easy. Additionally, there are quite a few restaurants and shops nearby. The staff are always friendly and very accommodating. Do remember to bring cash, though, as they do not accept credit cards.
The location is great, but it is a hike to get to the hotel. Literally. Unless you arrive by car directly to the hotel, you will have to walk up a lot of stairs. I've been living in Ecuador for a while, but I still struggle on those stairs, especially when carrying my luggage. I've noticed I don't leave the hotel as much as I normally would because I dread those stairs. This is something to take into consideration if you have mobility issues or anything that would prevent climbing numerous flights of stairs with luggage. A taxi is a great alternative option if you are willing to spend that extra money.
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI really love the privacy and comfort of these rooms. The bathroom always has nice hot water with strong water pressure. The breakfast is a really nice spread considering the price, and it's served with a fantastic panoramic view of Quito. The location is great as well. It's near the metro station with lots of fantastic restaurants nearby. Additionally, there are stores both big and small to grab anything you may need.
The wifi didn't work as well as my previous stays. I was in a different location than normal, so your internet connection may depend on your room. My main complaint is in regards to the location. While it is a great location, it is very difficult to get to. The hotel is looked at the top of a hill with lots of stairs to climb. This may not be feasible for some people. If need be, you could hire a taxi to drive you up. The stairs are just a lot after a long day of traveling while carrying all of your luggage. Please take your physical state into account when booking.
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the privacy and comfort of the rooms, the bathroom with good hot water pressure, the breakfast with panoramic views, and our excellent location close to the metro, restaurants, and shops. We’re sorry the WiFi didn’t work as well this time; we will check the signal in that area of the hostel to improve it. We also appreciate your comment about the access. Being located on a hill does make arrival a bit physically demanding, so we always recommend taking a taxi, especially if you have heavy luggage. We greatly appreciate your suggestions and hope to welcome you again soon for an even better experience. Thank you for choosing us!
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the privacy and comfort of the rooms, the bathroom with good hot water pressure, the breakfast with panoramic views, and our excellent location close to the metr… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe rooftop terrace was amazing! You could see all of Quito, it was breathtaking. The breakfast was very good and the hosts were so friendly and helpful!:)
Thank you so much for your review! We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the rooftop terrace with its amazing view of Quito, the breakfast, and the kindness of our hosts. We hope to see you again soon at Hostal La Terraza!
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great, the terrace view was amazing, the free breakfast very delicious and the staff were lovely - the man who checked us in spoke no English but tried to chat anyways! The rooms were what you pay for, quite old the no frills, but you get plenty of blankets and the shower was hot and good pressure.
The windows were not the best at filtering out the street noise, but we came so tired that we slept well anyways. Also the property is definitely rather old and budget but the price reflects that
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the excellent location, the terrace view, the breakfast, and the attentiveness of our staff. We also appreciate your observations about the rooms and the noise; we take these details into account to keep improving. Please note that at night the neighborhood is quiet, so there is little noise and it allows for a good rest. Our goal is to offer good value for money and comfort, and we’re happy that was part of your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the excellent location, the terrace view, the breakfast, and the attentiveness of our staff. We also appreciate your observations about the rooms and th… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe friendly and helpful staff, the beautiful views on the rooftop terrace, the breakfast
The climb up the steps to get to the hostal from below
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the kindness and service of our staff, the views from the terrace, and the breakfast. We understand that climbing the stairs to reach the hostel can be challenging for some, but there is also an alternative path where you only have to go up a small slope instead of stairs. For greater comfort, we still recommend considering a taxi. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the kindness and service of our staff, the views from the terrace, and the breakfast. We understand that climbing the stairs to reach the hostel can be challenging for so… Show more
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewView from terrace and breakfast Fast wifi on terrace (not in rooms unfortunately)
Ecuador is famous for coffee and it’s sad to see instant coffee for breakfast, could have been improved. WiFi in room was often disconnecting and not working properly
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the terrace view, the breakfast, and the fast WiFi in that area. We apologize that the WiFi in the rooms was not satisfactory; we are working to improve the signal throughout the hostel. We also appreciate your feedback about the coffee and will take it into account to provide better quality breakfast options. We hope to welcome you again soon and offer you an even better experience.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the terrace view, the breakfast, and the fast WiFi in that area. We apologize that the WiFi in the rooms was not satisfactory; we are working to improve… Show more
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWhat a great way to start the day - a wonderful breakfast on the terrace with a spectacular view.
Nothing. It is up a hill away from the centro but that adds to the peacefulness of the place.
Thank you very much for your comment. We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed our staff’s service, the breakfast, and the beautiful view from the terrace. We understand that being on a hill feels a bit far from the city center, but as you mentioned, it adds a lot of tranquility to the place. Also, we are just a 5-minute walk from the historic center. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again very soon.
Thank you very much for your comment. We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed our staff’s service, the breakfast, and the beautiful view from the terrace. We understand that being on a hill feels a bit far from the city center, but as you ment… Show more
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast is fantastic and the terrace is beautiful. Bed was very comfortable. The family who run it are very friendly and helpful.
The terrace wasn't open in the evenings but this is probably because the hotel was very quiet at that time.
Thank you for your lovely comment! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the breakfast, the terrace, the comfortable bed, and the hospitality of our team. We’d like to let you know that the terrace is also open in the evenings so our guests can enjoy the beautiful night view of the city. It may have been quieter during your stay, but the space is always available. We hope to welcome you again soon at Hostal La Terraza!
Thank you for your lovely comment! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the breakfast, the terrace, the comfortable bed, and the hospitality of our team. We’d like to let you know that the terrace is also open in the evenings so our guests can e… Show more
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe staff are attentive to the guest´s needs for luggage storage, for taxi service, for a second cup of coffee, for help with directions in the area, for a listening ear to almost anything. It´s my favourite hotel in Quito.
Well, the only way up to the higher floors is by stairway and this is tough with a heavy suitcase, especially at 2, 900 meters above sea level! But, c´est la vie, what do you expect?
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear we're your favorite hotel in Quito and that our team was able to assist you whenever needed. We know the stairs can be a challenge at this altitude, but we're always happy to help with luggage. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear we're your favorite hotel in Quito and that our team was able to assist you whenever needed. We know the stairs can be a challenge at this altitude, but we're always hap… Show more
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice simple accommodation. The location is good , with great views of the old city from the rooftop terrace. The owners couldn't be more helpful, even to the point of running me down to meet a tour in their car.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the location, the views from the rooftop terrace, and the attention from our team. It was a pleasure to assist and accompany you — we always aim to make our guests feel welcome and cared for, just like at home. We’d be delighted to welcome you back on your next visit to Quito. Warm regards, Esteban
Thank you so much for your kind comment! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the location, the views from the rooftop terrace, and the attention from our team. It was a pleasure to assist and accompany you — we always aim to make our guest… Show more
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation and view of Quito old town. The glassed in top floor is a great observation deck. My room was ok, nothing special. I was grateful for a window that could be opened allowing fresh air. Very good security with controlled entry.
The steps/climb is an effort but I didn’t mind the exercise
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the location, the spectacular view of the historic center, and the security we provide with controlled entry. We also appreciate that you valued having a window that lets fresh air into your room. We know the climb requires some effort, but as you mentioned, it’s a worthwhile exercise to enjoy the unique views our hostel offers. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Quito. Best regards,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the location, the spectacular view of the historic center, and the security we provide with controlled entry. We also appreciate that you valued having a window… Show more
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat terrace restaurant with views across the old town. Cheap price.
Nothing particularly, it was good value.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our views, the comfort, and the value for money. We’re also happy that you had the chance to enjoy the nearby restaurant with a terrace overlooking the historic center. We’re sorry that a neighbor’s dog disturbed your stay. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account to improve the experience for all our guests. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again. Best regards,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our views, the comfort, and the value for money. We’re also happy that you had the chance to enjoy the nearby restaurant with a terrace overlooking the historic center. … Show more