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Here is a quick list of Hostels in Cuenca, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hostal Latina |
8.6 / 10 (318 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Hostal Yakumama |
8.1 / 10 (233 Reviews) |
From 8$ | |
| Casa Rumi |
8.7 / 10 (101 Reviews) |
From 15$ | |
| Alternative Hostels |
8.8 / 10 (69 Reviews) |
From 32$ | |
| Mochiliers Hostel |
7.8 / 10 (216 Reviews) |
From 7$ |
Cuenca is a beautiful city in Ecuador that is becoming a more popular tourist destination. There are many different types of accommodation to choose from, but hostels are often the best option for budget-minded travellers. Here are four reasons why hostels are a great choice when travelling to Cuenca.
1. Cost-effective: Hostels are a great way to save money on accommodation. Many hostels offer shared rooms for a fraction of the cost of a hotel room.
2. Flexible: Hostels are a great option for travellers who want flexibility and a sense of community. Hostels often have common areas where travellers can gather and meet new people.
3. Welcoming: Hostels are a great option for solo travellers or groups. Hostels are often staffed by friendly and welcoming employees who are happy to help travellers with anything they need.
4. Convenient: Hostels are often located in convenient locations, close to popular attractions and restaurants. This makes it easy for travellers to explore the city on foot.
Cuenca Accommodation lists:
Top Hostels in Cuenca
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Hostal Latina
From 14$
The venue is located 1 km from the centre of Cuenca and 800 metres from Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area and a separate toilet in the rooms make Hostal Latina comfortable place for every guest.
This accommodation is about 10 minutes' walk from Calderon Park. La Pergola and Tienda Nectar, offering assorted delicacies, are 200 metres from the hostel.
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Hostal Yakumama
From 8$
The property is 1.1 km from the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park and 0.5 km from the large cathedral "La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca". Offering storage for belongings and a safe deposit box, the hostel also comes with such comforts as a library, a game area and a bar.
This venue is 1 km away from the centre of Cuenca. Guests may enjoy dishes of Ecuadorean cuisine served in Tiesto's, which is about 400 metres away. Calderon Park is located nearby.
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Casa Rumi
From 15$
The hostel is located 3 km away from Cuenca city centre, only 1.6 km from San Blas Park. Apart from a sitting area, a work desk and a separate toilet, the rooms feature beds with hypoallergenic pillows and linens.
This property is about 25 minutes' walk from the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park.
Cheap Hostels in Cuenca
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Alternative Hostels
From 32$
The venue is situated just 0.8 km from Chahuarchimbana House Museum and 0.9 km from the religious Museum of "Las Conceptas". Alternative Hostels boasts a sunbathing terrace and an aqua park for guests' needs providing 24-hour reception, laundry and shopping service.
Located in Cuenca Historic Centre district, the property is also close to Ruinas de Pumapungo. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Offering a broad choice of meals, El Maiz Restaurante and Santorino Restaurant And Pizza are within 5 minutes’ stroll.
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Mochiliers Hostel
From 7$
The venue is set 1 km from the centre of Cuenca, 1.3 km from the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park.
This accommodation is about 10 minutes' walk from Mercado de Artesanias Rotary Market. Within a 7-minute walk guests can dine in Tiesto's and Raymipampa. Popular points of interest nearby include Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno.
Hotels in Cuenca
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Mariscal Lamar |
| Average Price 💰 | 53$ |
| Hotels in Cuenca 🏨 | 291 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 884 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | El Cajas National Park, Rio Tomebamba, Old Cathedral of Cuenca, Mirador de Turi, Eduardo Vega Galeria Taller |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Hostal Latina |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Hostal Yakumama |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Casa Rumi |
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Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca
From 49$
Set only 1 km from Mercado 10 de Agosto, Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca Hostel provides storage for belongings and a tour desk. A dining area and a separate toilet in the rooms make Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca Hostel comfortable place for every guest.
Located in Cuenca Historic Centre district, the venue is also close to Plaza Civica. The coffee museum "Prohibido Centro Cultural" is 1.1 km away. Fuente de Soda la Fama restaurant with South American and Ecuadorean cuisine is at a distance of 350 metres. This Casa De Huespedes Tu Parada En Cuenca Hostel is placed steps away from Parque la Libertad.
Family Hostels in Cuenca
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Hostal Siberia
From 25$
The venue is only 1.1 km from the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park. Guests can take advantage of a tennis court, allergy free rooms and a night club, and make use of airport shuttles, laundry and shopping service provided on-site.
The hostel offers accommodation in Cuenca Historic Centre district, a 20-minute walk from El Paraiso Park. The city centre can be reached within a 5-minute walk. A bar restaurant is a 5-minute walk away. The cathedral church "La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca" is located close by.
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El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca
From 12$
Rio Tomebamba is located 0.5 km from the venue and the culture Pumapungo Museum and Arqueological Park is approximately 1.6 km away. Coming with a library and a bar, El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca offers a sundeck and a restaurant as well.
This accommodation is 1 km away from the centre of Cuenca. Serving a wide range of dishes, Cafe Melatte and Cafe Bar Zaruma can be reached within 5 minutes’ walk. Guests can visit Calderon Park, set nearby.
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Wild Incas Hostel
From 14$
The venue is situated in Cuenca, about 400 metres from the religious Museum of "Las Conceptas". A work desk, sound-proofed windows and a separate toilet in the rooms make Wild Incas Hostel comfortable place for every guest.
The accommodation is located in Cuenca Historic Centre district, just 1.3 km from Museo Catedral Vieja. The city centre can be reached within a 5-minute walk. A 5-minute walk takes guests to Cacao & Canela café. Wild Incas Hostel is nestled in proximity of Calderon Park.