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The 10 Best Hostels in Otavalo, Ecuador

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At the hostel, rooms come with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom with a shower, bed linen, towels and a patio with a city view. At Hostal La Rosa Otavalo each room includes a seating area and daily cleaning.

We loved our stay here! The owner Diego was exceptional, so helpful and kind and warm. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about Otavalo and the area! The hostel was clean, the beds were comfortable and the bedding smelled fantastic! The breakfast was included and was delicious.

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Superb
1,531 reviews
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£13
per night

Located in Otavalo and with Central Bank Museum reachable within 24 km, The Traveler Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

The staff was very nice and helpful, Jonathan spoke excellent English, the location is great and there's plenty to do around!

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9.4
Superb
140 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Set in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Hostal Riviera Sucre offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very pretty hostal with very friendly & helpful staff. breakfast was tasty and enough! definitely a nice place to stay in Otavalo!

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9.1
Superb
265 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Hostal "El Geranio" is located in the Otavalo town centre, 2 hours’ drive from the capital city, Quito. This property offers free Wi-Fi access, free parking and free daily breakfast.

The rustic rooms here will provide you with a TV set and the private bathrooms also come with a shower. Extras include a desk.

Aesthestically it is warm and pretty with flowers,wood and brick.Thrre is a huge space in the back with grass,citrus trees and an avocado tree which attracted birds.The staff which is a family were the kindest hosts.I also appreciated they offered filtered drinking water to avoid the purchase of plastic bottles.

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9.1
Superb
401 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Situated in Otavalo, Hostal Chasqui has a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. All rooms feature a kitchen and a private bathroom. Rooms come with a patio with a mountain view.

At the hostel, the rooms have a desk. Some units at Hostal Chasqui have a balcony. The units have a wardrobe.

The place offers good, cheap private rooms with a balcony and comfy beds, while still maintaining a hostel vibe, with many backpackers gathering in the kitchen. The kitchen has everything you need if you wanna cook, and the rooftop is one of the most beautiful I've seen. I ended up extending my stay over and over again. The place is located a bit outside the main area. I generally think that it's an advantage, because people who stayed at the center complained about noise. All the important places are within walking distance, though you get a bit tired of taking this route every time. The staff was friendly and happy to help with finding attractions, arranging taxis and other issues that I have. No English, but a lot of experience with non-Spanish speakers like me

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8.7
Fabulous
260 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Situated in Otavalo and within 25 km of Central Bank Museum, Hospedaje Los Ponchos has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Some units at the property have a balcony with a city view.

At the hostel, every room includes a desk. At Hospedaje Los Ponchos the rooms have bed linen and towels.

The location is fantastic, the room is clean, nice and comfortable. The chair, the table make work easy and the internet is over 110mbps. The owners are really nice people

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7.7
Good
82 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Situated in Otavalo and with Central Bank Museum reachable within 25 km, Samana Hostal features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk. At Samana Hostal rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a balcony with a city view.

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8
Very good
3 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £23.99
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 55 reviews
    Best deal in Otovalo. Spacious room with kitchen. Bicycles were stored safe in the apartment. Kitchen well enough equiped, we even were given a brand new kettle. All hostels in Otovalo were more expensive than this apartment.
    Ricarda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £26.50
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    Wonderful hostel! Owned and managed by a delightful indigenous family who took the time to tell us about local life. Quiet location a bit outside of town, but within easy walking distance, even with kids. Felt very safe and had secure parking. Nice views of the valley and volcanoes. We would definitely stay there again!
    Daniel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £23.07
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews
    Amazing stay at The Traveler Hostel. The staff were all lovely and super helpful, with information on what to do in and around Otavalo. Incredible kitchen facilities for cooking dinners, and a nice space next to reception to chill and watch a bit of Netflix if you fancy. Great location, being a 10 min walk from the town and also close to Waterfalls and bus stops for trips out to the surrounding area.
    Will
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £17.65
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 514 reviews
    Cute little hostel in a great location
    Lucy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.50
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    it was the best hostel I did, the hostel is beautiful, the room are beautifuls, the view is amazing, the breakfast is perfect, and the personal is so nice!
    Dorine
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £20.10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,531 reviews
    The staff were so helpful, great location to walk to the waterfall and into town. Town was so safe we actually went to carnival like a local
    Christine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.07
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews
    everything. one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed. breakfast is good, bed is comfy, everything is so clean. the owners are so nice, giving so many info about places to visit and things to do, and help me arranging my tour.
    Cherlynn
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £20.10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,531 reviews
    Great location and staff are very helpful. Cheap laundry service. On the day of our departure a taxi was quickly arranged for us despite the chaos of the Saturday market. Overall a pleasant stay
    Vinit
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.07
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews
    The best hostel I stayed in my whole trip. The people are amazing and help you with everything you need. Comfortable beds, a citchen, everything is super clean. Wonderful hostel!
    L
    Leonie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.65
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 514 reviews
    That place was so great! For that price - I was amazed by the size of the room and the level of cleanliness. It was spotless! The best hostel I've stayed in Ecuador. Went there for the market on Saturday and the hostel was right in the heart of it! Very easy to get around and the staff is helpful with whatever you need. Highly recomended!
    Kristina
    Group