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Cuenca Hostels

Cuenca
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1. Alternative Hostels

2. Hostal Latina

3. Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca

4. Hostal Yakumama

5. Hostal Mochiliers Bed And Breakfast

6. El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

7. Wild Incas Hostel

8. Wild Monkey Hostel

9. Hostal Siberia Cuenca

10. Community Hostel Alausi

Top Hostels in Cuenca

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Alternative Hostels

Huayna-Capac Cacique Duma Esq.
1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Located in the Cuenca Historic Centre district, the hostel is a mere 1.5 km from the Calderon Park and a mere 1.6 km from such shopping venues as Handicraft shopping Clothing Store. Alternative hostel is within reach of the Tomebamba River.

You can enjoy proximity to the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park, which is around 200 metres away, or visit the La Inmaculada School, which is around 20 minutes' walk from the Cuenca accommodation.

9.2
178 reviews
~ US$13 / night

Alternative Hostels

1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Alternative Hostels

Located in the Cuenca Historic Centre district, the hostel is a mere 1.5 km from the Calderon Park and a mere 1.6 km from such shopping venues as Handicraft shopping Clothing Store. Alternative hostel is within reach of the Tomebamba River.

You can enjoy proximity to the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park, which is around 200 metres away, or visit the La Inmaculada School, which is around 20 minutes' walk from the Cuenca accommodation.

9.2
178 reviews
From US$ 13 / night
  • Guest favorite
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Hostal Latina

Benigno Malo 11-54 Entre Mariscal Lamar Y Gaspar Sangurima
0.7 km (0.4 mi) from city center
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machines

Found a 17-minute walk from the Broken Bridge, the hostel is in proximity to worship locations like the San Blas Church. The Municipal Museum of Modern Art can be reached 1.1 km from the Cuenca accommodation.

Latina hostel is situated a few steps from the Calderon Park.

The property offers guest rooms with a view of the city, and in certain rooms, high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.

9
418 reviews
~ US$12 / night

Hostal Latina

0.7 km (0.4 mi) from city center
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machines

Hostal Latina

Found a 17-minute walk from the Broken Bridge, the hostel is in proximity to worship locations like the San Blas Church. The Municipal Museum of Modern Art can be reached 1.1 km from the Cuenca accommodation.

Latina hostel is situated a few steps from the Calderon Park.

The property offers guest rooms with a view of the city, and in certain rooms, high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.

9
418 reviews
From US$ 12 / night
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Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca

Estevez De Toral 13-90 Pio Bravo
1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 3 per day
  • Housekeeping
  • Mini-bar
  • Luggage storage
  • Garden area

The Civic Plaza is just 300 metres from the Cuenca hostel, and natural sites like San Blas Park are approximately 2 km away. The 19th-century Church of San Francisco, a nearby place of worship, is within a few blocks of the accommodation.

The 10-room Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca hostel offers access to the San Sebastian Park, which is a mere 9 minutes' stroll away.

The Cuenca accommodation features rooms with a kitchenette, as well as comforts like a washing machine.

9.5
13 reviews
~ US$20 / night

Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca

1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 3 per day
  • Housekeeping
  • Mini-bar
  • Luggage storage
  • Garden area

Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca

The Civic Plaza is just 300 metres from the Cuenca hostel, and natural sites like San Blas Park are approximately 2 km away. The 19th-century Church of San Francisco, a nearby place of worship, is within a few blocks of the accommodation.

The 10-room Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca hostel offers access to the San Sebastian Park, which is a mere 9 minutes' stroll away.

The Cuenca accommodation features rooms with a kitchenette, as well as comforts like a washing machine.

9.5
13 reviews
From US$ 20 / night
  • Top location
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Hostal Yakumama

Luis Cordero 5-66 Y Honorato Vasquez
0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area

The hostel boasts a convenient location within 20 minutes' walk of the Old Cathedral Museum, in the vicinity of shopping opportunities such as the Rotary Artisan Market. The 20-room Yakumama hostel is a mere 1.2 km from the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park.

The property is just 250 metres from the Tomebamba River and right around the corner from the 16th - century Old Cathedral of Cuenca.

8.1
132 reviews
~ US$8 / night

Hostal Yakumama

0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area

Hostal Yakumama

The hostel boasts a convenient location within 20 minutes' walk of the Old Cathedral Museum, in the vicinity of shopping opportunities such as the Rotary Artisan Market. The 20-room Yakumama hostel is a mere 1.2 km from the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park.

The property is just 250 metres from the Tomebamba River and right around the corner from the 16th - century Old Cathedral of Cuenca.

8.1
132 reviews
From US$ 8 / night
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Hostal Mochiliers Bed And Breakfast

Los Fresnos 1-175, Azuay.
1.4 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment
  • Garden area

The hostel is approximately 2 km from the Museum of the Arts of Fire and only 550 m from such cultural venues as the coffee museum "Prohibido Centro Cultural". Also, Mochiliers hostel is not far from such natural sights as San Blas Park.

The 19th - century Church of San Francisco, a prominent religious site, is 1.8 km from the property.

8.7
162 reviews
~ US$7 / night

Hostal Mochiliers Bed And Breakfast

1.4 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment
  • Garden area

Hostal Mochiliers Bed And Breakfast

The hostel is approximately 2 km from the Museum of the Arts of Fire and only 550 m from such cultural venues as the coffee museum "Prohibido Centro Cultural". Also, Mochiliers hostel is not far from such natural sights as San Blas Park.

The 19th - century Church of San Francisco, a prominent religious site, is 1.8 km from the property.

8.7
162 reviews
From US$ 7 / night
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El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

Mariano Cueva 11-28 Y Mariscal Lamar (Plaza Marcado 9 De Octubre) 1128
0.8 km (0.5 mi) from city center
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

The Rotary Artisan Market is a short way from this Cuenca hostel, while San Blas Park is only 0.6 km away. The 14-room El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca is also about a 20-minute walk from the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park.

The Cuenca accommodation enjoys a prime location not far from the Municipal Museum of Modern Art.

8.3
57 reviews
~ US$10 / night

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

0.8 km (0.5 mi) from city center
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

The Rotary Artisan Market is a short way from this Cuenca hostel, while San Blas Park is only 0.6 km away. The 14-room El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca is also about a 20-minute walk from the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park.

The Cuenca accommodation enjoys a prime location not far from the Municipal Museum of Modern Art.

8.3
57 reviews
From US$ 10 / night
  • Great deal
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Wild Incas Hostel

Presidente Borrero Juan Jaramillo
0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Ironing facilities
  • Golf centre

Located in the Cuenca Historic Centre district, the hostel is just 1.4 km from the Municipal Museum of Modern Art and 850 metres from such shopping venues as Handicraft shopping Clothing Store. Wild Incas hostel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Old Cathedral Museum.

This accommodation offers access to the Calderon Park, which is 700 metres away.

7.6
405 reviews
~ US$6 / night

Wild Incas Hostel

0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Ironing facilities
  • Golf centre

Wild Incas Hostel

Located in the Cuenca Historic Centre district, the hostel is just 1.4 km from the Municipal Museum of Modern Art and 850 metres from such shopping venues as Handicraft shopping Clothing Store. Wild Incas hostel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Old Cathedral Museum.

This accommodation offers access to the Calderon Park, which is 700 metres away.

7.6
405 reviews
From US$ 6 / night
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Wild Monkey Hostel

Calle Larga Calle Larga Y Vargas Machuca
0.6 km (0.4 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Mini-bar
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

The Church of All Saints is only a few steps from this hostel, while Mariscal Lamar airport is 5 km away. Thanks to a prime location of Wild Monkey hostel, guests can quickly reach the Broken Bridge, which is a mere 150 metres away.

Also, the Cuenca property is around a 25-minute walk from the Old Cathedral Museum.

7
298 reviews
~ US$7 / night

Wild Monkey Hostel

0.6 km (0.4 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Mini-bar
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Wild Monkey Hostel

The Church of All Saints is only a few steps from this hostel, while Mariscal Lamar airport is 5 km away. Thanks to a prime location of Wild Monkey hostel, guests can quickly reach the Broken Bridge, which is a mere 150 metres away.

Also, the Cuenca property is around a 25-minute walk from the Old Cathedral Museum.

7
298 reviews
From US$ 7 / night
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Hostal Siberia Cuenca

Luis Cordero Y Calle Larga
0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Ironing facilities
  • Hot spring bath

The Cuenca hostel is only 1.1 km from San Blas Park and just 1.2 km from such cultural venues as the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park. There is the Church of Santo Domingo a short way from the Cuenca property.

Siberia Cuenca hostel offers proximity to the Calderon Park, located 6 minutes' walk away.

8.1
54 reviews
~ US$17 / night

Hostal Siberia Cuenca

0.2 km (0.1 mi) from city center
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Ironing facilities
  • Hot spring bath

Hostal Siberia Cuenca

The Cuenca hostel is only 1.1 km from San Blas Park and just 1.2 km from such cultural venues as the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park. There is the Church of Santo Domingo a short way from the Cuenca property.

Siberia Cuenca hostel offers proximity to the Calderon Park, located 6 minutes' walk away.

8.1
54 reviews
From US$ 17 / night

Hostels near Cuenca

  • Best-rated
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Community Hostel Alausi

Calle Eloy Alfaro Casa 172
79.8 km (49.6 mi) from Cuenca
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Sun terrace

Guests may find the 13th of November Park situated only 150 metres away and Mirador, which is within a few blocks of the hostel. In addition, the Church of San Pedro de Alausi is located just a 5-minute walk away.

9.3
366 reviews
~ US$25 / night

Community Hostel Alausi

79.8 km (49.6 mi) from Cuenca
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Sun terrace

Community Hostel Alausi

Guests may find the 13th of November Park situated only 150 metres away and Mirador, which is within a few blocks of the hostel. In addition, the Church of San Pedro de Alausi is located just a 5-minute walk away.

9.3
366 reviews
From US$ 25 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Hostels in Cuenca, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Alternative Hostels

9.2 / 10

(178 Reviews)

From 13$
Hostal Latina

9.0 / 10

(418 Reviews)

From 12$
Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca

9.5 / 10

(13 Reviews)

From 20$
Hostal Yakumama

8.1 / 10

(132 Reviews)

From 8$
Hostal Mochiliers Bed And Breakfast

8.7 / 10

(162 Reviews)

From 7$

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9
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9.2
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9.2
380 reviews
~ US$ 88 / night
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best budget hostels near Cuenca's city center?

Hostal Yakumama and Wild Monkey Hostel are great budget options near the city center. They both offer easy access to major attractions like Parque Calderón.

Tip:

Book a bed at Wild Monkey Hostel if you want to join group activities and meet fellow travelers.

Which pet-friendly hostels can accommodate my dog in Cuenca?

Hostal Latina allows pets, making it a suitable choice for travelers with dogs. It's conveniently located near local parks for walks.

Tip:

Contact Hostal Latina ahead to confirm pet policies and any extra fees.

What hostels in Cuenca are suitable for families?

Hostal Mochiliers Bed And Breakfast is family-friendly, offering rooms with extra space. It is also near local attractions like the Cuenca Cathedral.

Tip:

Choose a private family room at Hostal Mochiliers to enjoy attached bathrooms and more comfort.

Can I find hostels with breakfast included in Cuenca?

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca offers breakfast with your stay, which is helpful for starting your day. It is located in the historic district.

Tip:

Wake up early to enjoy a hearty breakfast before exploring the nearby markets.

Which hostels near Cuenca's historic district provide a local experience?

Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca is close to the historic district. Staying here allows you to explore the rich culture and architecture.

Tip:

Take a walking tour from your hostel to see the best of the historic district's sites and street art.

Are there any hostels in Cuenca with a view?

Hostal Siberia Cuenca offers rooms with stunning views of the mountains, perfect for relaxation. It's only a short drive from the city center.

Tip:

Request a room on the higher floors for the best panoramic views during your stay.

What budget hostels near Cuenca's major train station can I find?

Alternative Hostels is a budget option near Cuenca's train station. It's convenient for travelers arriving by train or taking day trips.

Tip:

Follow the signs to the train station, as it's only a 10-minute walk from Alternative Hostels, saving you taxi fare.

What local foods should I try while staying at a hostel in Cuenca?

Try traditional dishes like llapingachos (potato pancakes) and cazuela (stew) at local eateries near your hostel. They offer authentic meals at affordable prices.

Tip:

Visit Calle Larga in the evenings to find food stands that sell these dishes for under $5.

How can I explore Cuenca efficiently using public transport?

Cuenca's bus system is efficient and inexpensive, with most fares under $1. Bus stops are marked, making it easy to navigate.

Tip:

Purchase a bus card at any convenience store to save time on cash fares while traveling around the city.

What unique local events occur in Cuenca throughout the year?

Cuenca hosts the Festival de las Flores y las Frutas every November, celebrating local culture with parades and music. Check the local schedule for dates.

Tip:

Book accommodation early during the festival week, as hostels fill up quickly with tourists.

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