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Minka Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Quito hostel

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A hotel hallway with a modern design, featuring a tiled floor and a wooden accent wall.
A casual dining area with tables, chairs, hanging plants, and a chalkboard menu.
A room with a purple wall, a hammock, a bookshelf, and a window.
A pool table in a room with a chalkboard menu listing coffee and cocktails, and a recycling bin.
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Matovelle 219 y calle Vargas, Barrio San Juan, Quito, 170118
  • Place, Basilica of the National Vow
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Alameda Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden headboard, a small desk, and a chair.

Basic Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

A bunk bed with a lower bunk and a single bed, both with white bedding and wooden frames.

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms (4 beds)

A bunk bed with a lower bunk and a single bed, both with white bedding and wooden frames.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms (4 beds)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room

A bunk bed with white bedding in a room with yellow walls.

Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Quito

In Quito .Within a 5-minute walk of this Quito hostel, you'll find Basilica of the National Vow and La Alameda Park. Palacio de Gobierno and Centro de Arte Contemporaneo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Basilica of the National Vow - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Alameda Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Ejido Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Independence Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Universidad Central Station - 6 min drive
  • La Alameda Station - 10 min walk
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Govinda Restaurante Vegetariano - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Runa Tulpa Andina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Corvinas de Don Jimmy - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Motes de San Juan - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Caponata - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Minka Backpackers Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Quito hostel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at Minka Backpackers Hostel. The hostel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Quito hostel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Minka Backpackers Hostel offers 7 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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 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 credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Minka Backpackers
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Minka Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Minka Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Quito

Frequently asked questions

How close is Minka Backpackers Hostel to the airport?

Minka Backpackers Hostel is 23.2 mi (65-min drive) away from the Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Minka Backpackers Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Minka Backpackers Hostel offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of USD 30 per vehicle.

Does Minka Backpackers Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Minka Backpackers Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 3 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Minka Backpackers Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Minka Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Minka Backpackers Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Minka Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

Minka Backpackers Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Minka Backpackers Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Minka Backpackers Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Minka Backpackers Hostel to downtown Quito?

Minka Backpackers Hostel is 0.6 mi away from Quito.

Minka Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Speedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I could not ask for a better place!!

Everything about this place is perfect! Close to the bus and the trolley stations. Right in the heart of the old city, 15 minutes walking dustsnce frim the Basilica. Great breakfast. The staff is outstanding and very helpful. It’s also all ages friendly!!! Speedy Around The Globe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dimas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bom custo x benefício

O hostel fica numa região que têm pouco comércio e restaurantes. A noite fica deserto o local. Fica próximo do ponto de ônibus Alameda. Os quartos são apertados e pouco ventilados. A área comum é ampla e confortável. Os banheiros são apertados bem como o local para tomar banho. O atendimento é muito bom. O ambiente é bem animado e você sente que está num Hostel para jovens.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice hostel bad location

The hostel itself was OK. Great breakfast options for $3USD or $4.50USD with juice and fruit. Huge, 6 options and freshly made. The location of the hostel was awful in terms of getting food at night. It is situated in a commercial area selling tiles, kitchen sinks, plumber etc so nothing open at night. We had to get a $3USD taxi to Plaza Foch when we arrived at 8pm just to eat. Not even a local shop. Second night we eat in town before returning to hostel. Considering it has nothing around the area the traffic noise was horrrndous. Our private double room was large and staff were friendly. We only stayed two nights and moved to a better located hostel with three restaurant 100 metres away. $2USD dinners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

フレンドリーな宿

ロケーションの良いバックパッカーホステルですが、入り口の入り方がわかりにくかったです。 部屋は清潔でした。有料食事が美味しそうでそんなに高くはなかったので利用したかった
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Todo normal

Pocas actividades en el hostel, aburrido, además alguna gente desubicada y sucia, pero de estos hay en todos lados, el problema es que aquí debemos dormir todos juntos. El personal atento y gentil, no obstante la falta de actividades obliga a uno a salir. Lo mejor la limpieza en general y de las camas, muy confortables.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service