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El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

2.0 star property
Cuenca hostel in Cuenca Historic Center area

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Full breakfast for a fee on weekdays
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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)
    ‪9 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 area

Cuenca

Cuenca Historic Center stay.With a stay at this Cuenca Historic Center hostel, you'll be steps from Civic Plaza and Plaza Rotary Market. San Blas Park and Museum of the Canari Identity are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plaza Rotary Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calderon Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puente Roto - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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

  • ‪Balcon Quiteño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monte Bianco San Blas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Lovers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bauhouse Hostel & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mansion Matilde - ‬10 min walk

About this property

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

Cuenca hostel in Cuenca Historic Center area
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cuenca hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca offers 10 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

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

How close is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca to the airport?

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca is 1.7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca on Jul 6, 2026 start from CA $44, 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.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 3.5 per person.

Is there a casino at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca have a pool?

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca does not have a pool.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca to downtown Cuenca?

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca is 0.4 mi away from Cuenca.

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonhard

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

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
Verified

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