Centro Histórico stay.You'll be steps from San Blas Square and within a 10-minute walk of La Alameda Park with a stay at this Centro Histórico hostel. Quito Observatory and Plaza del Teatro are also within half a mile (1 km).
Basilica of the National Vow - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Independence Square - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
General Rumiñahui Coliseum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
La Mariscal Craft Market - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
La Alameda Station - 8 min walk
Universidad Central Station - 10 min drive
Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Frutería Monserrate - 10 min walk
Café Mosaico - 8 min walk
K'fetissimo - 12 min walk
Ceviches De La Rumiñahui - 9 min walk
Cafeteria Torre Vlass - 13 min walk
About this property
Secret Garden - Hostel
Quito hostel in Centro Histórico area
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Secret Garden - Hostel.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Quito hostel.
26 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Secret Garden - Hostel offers 26 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
More
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).
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 53 per vehicle (roundtrip)
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
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Secret Garden is an enjoyable and fun place to stay with a rooftop restaurant with a great view of the city and excellent staff. It is a garden with lots of pretty plants and flowers. Great place to meet travelers from all over the world.
I like the atmosphere which is a result of the helpful staff and guests. It gets lively with happy hour extending into the mid evening. Only been here a few days but that’s my cursory impressions.
We booked a private room, it was very small but very clean. It was a perfect option after arriving at 12.30am from Amazon tour. The bus parks right outside. The staff are great and so helpful. Luggage storage and laundry is also available
I unfortunately booked 4 nights here. The check in his several flights up narrow stairs..I lugged my heavy suitcase up to check in and messed up my back. Music goes nightly to 11pm so if you need some sleep or have a early travel day forget it. This is not a place that is serene more of a funky gathering spot . Shower near my room was out of order. Overall late night music EVERY night was too much for me personally. Staff was nice and view was great...
It has a nice vibe. I'd go there again. Restaurant and bar are particularly nice. Avocado toast for breakfast!! Great to have a family room available. Staff and volunteers were so helpful. The free walking tour was informative and enjoyable. Laundry service available. Staying the night before taking their shuttle to sister property at Cotopaxi is a particularly good idea.
lots of activities and easy to meet people. Location is good. The hostel sometime charge more for taxi compare to if you call yourself or use uber. For example, uber from airport to hostel is about $25 but the hostel will charge $28. However when I transfer from hostel to airport, I paid $20. the food is good @ the hostel but you probably can find cheaper and different type of food elsewhere. the staff is very responsive. It's fairly noisy at night till around 11 pm or so. Overall, it is a good stay.
The only reason that i booked a room at that hostel its because my bus for my jungle trip was departure-arrival there. The guys at the reception didnt want to help me with taxi, he just tell me walk at the corner at street there should be one ( there were none...and i was waiting in the street at 23:45 in a location not that safe) and the wifi didnt works in the room , only in common area...
So its a epic fail!!!
My room was awesome! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The walking tour was a great free add on with lots of good info. The upstairs patio has amazing views with free tea and filtered water
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
Nov 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The service was great
The place was good exept for the contraction that was going on. We have to move rooms three times. The noise and the Dust it was untakeble
Dialed in for independent travelers… receptionists will help you, the travel agency is on-site, everyone is super friendly and you can even take Spanish lessons!
A wonderful and beautifully unique spot with a great community. The rooftop is a perfect place to hang out and enjoy the views of the city. Would absolutely stay again when in Quito.
Very good hostel. Bar and cafeteria Have a wonderful view of the city. Staff is very helpful in finding excursions. Best for us it was less than a block from the Wonderbus pick up point.
The atmosphere, help with tours and general desire to bring travelers together make this hostel one of the best places we've stayed in on our 2 month long trip! Would recommend to anyone traveling to Quito especially if Quito is your first stop as you may be able to find goood groups, have easier travel through thier services, and maybe find some new adventures!