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The 10 Best Hostels in Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

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Galapagos Morning Glory is located 15 minutes’ walk from the beachfront within a commercial area featuring banks and shops in Puerto Ayora. Free WiFi access is available on site.

Guests will enjoy comfortable accommodations with a garden area. The full bathroom includes free toiletries.

Love this place so much! The host was so nice and made sure I had everything. It’s near everything. He also sent me a nice message with all the activities to do on the island. It honestly felt like I was home or at my uncle house which is a nice feeling to have especially when you are traveling alone in a foreign country. I definitely recommend this place!

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9
Wonderful
365 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

La Mirada del Solitario George is located in Puerto Ayora, just 4 minutes’ drive from Charles Darwin Station and next to Cazares School. Free WiFi zones are available in some areas of the hostel and tea, coffee and water is available for guests.

Great option to stay at, the owner was very helpful taking the time to provide each guest with a summary of what to do in town and helped us secure alternate accommodation when we needed to extend our stay at short notice. the kitchen is well equiped. It is about a 10 min walk to the main part of town but not an issue.

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9.3
Wonderful
481 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Featuring a bike rental service, Ocean Dreams offers self-catering accommodation. Free WiFi access is available.

Rooms at Ocean Dreams have a modern décor and feature air conditioning, and a flat-screen cable TV, while suites feature a air-conditioning and a flat-screen cable TV, as well as a microwave and a refrigerator. All of the private bathrooms also come with a shower and free toiletries.

The owner is incredibly nice and helpful, even with very basic English skills she makes everything work. She takes care of you and any requests you might have. The tour and taxi she organised was very good and cheap as well. The hotel is nicely located with like 5 minutes to the sea and 10 minutes to Darwin center (no need to go there). The air conditioning works, the water pressure is okay (it's excellent in some rooms), the whole hotel is clean - so I can recommend Oceans Dreams absolutely and without any doubts. I can't emphasize enough how likeable and nice and heartwarming the owner is. Being there didn't feel like business but more like family.

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9
Wonderful
75 reviews
Price from
$88.40
per night

Located in Puerto Ayora, 800 metres from Los Alemanes Beach, Hostal Gardner provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. Located around 1.2 km from La Estacion Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also less than 1 km away from Tortuga Bay. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

The location is fantastic. The room was really clean. The staff is super friendly.

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8.3
Very Good
292 reviews
Price from
$19.80
per night

Hostal Costa del Pacifico is located in Puerto Ayora, in Galápagos, 200 meters from the sea. Free WiFi access is available.

Rooms at Hostal Costa del Pacifico provide air conditioning, cable TV and towels. Private bathrooms include a shower with hot water and free toiletries. Some rooms offer a desk, balcony and view.

-Booked a room for 1. and got huge 3 Bed room -Refrigerator in the room very practical ( you wanna have ot for drinks, restaurant take out. Leftovers etc. because its in General very expensive there ) -very clean -comfy bed -felt very safe -great balue ffor money -no bugs -perfect location, just by ferry port and main street but not a “first row” so also quiet -very nice ( but not english speaking ) Staff

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8.1
Very Good
128 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

Located in Puerto Ayora, White House Galapagos offers free WiFi access throughout the property.

The functional rooms here will provide the guests with air conditioning, a patio and access to a shared kitchen. The full bathrooms include free toiletries. Views of the surrounding garden can be enjoyed from these accommodations.

White House Galapagos was a great place to stay. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, hot water, and plenty of free drinking water which was greatly appreciated. We enjoyed the outdoor courtyard and lounge areas. It was nice that the rooms were set back from the street. It felt quieter as a result.

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8.6
Excellent
382 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Within 5 minutes' walk from various restaurants, Hospedaje Vista al Mar is located in Puerto Ayora city centre. Free WiFi access is available, and the Puerto Ayora restaurant district is 50 metres away.

Everything about this hostel is excellent. The staff, the rooms, the kitchen, everything was excellent. 10/10 Highly recommend

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8.5
Very Good
940 reviews
Price from
$25.20
per night

Located just 50 metres from the beach in Galapagos, this guest house offers quick access to the island’s tourist destinations. Galapagos Native has laundry facilities and free Internet.

Each room at this property comes equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, plus a minibar and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet.

The room was clean, wifi worked well. Staff was friendly at the reception and in restourant. It’s only three minutes walk to main pier. A/C was working great. Just perfect experience!

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8.2
Very Good
44 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

Featuring air conditioning, Hostal El Pinzón offers accommodation in Puerto Ayora. The property is located 200 metres from Charles Darwin Av. The property offers a swimming pool.

Some rooms have a cable flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured.

Got Two Big Beds in a huge room which was cleaned every day. Including hot showers! Less than 5-10 Minutes walk to nice bars and restaurants, but situated in a quiet street. Free refill water. Super friendly staff and a cute little dog.

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7.7
Good
1,033 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

All units in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge. At Hostal Miconia the rooms have bed linen and towels.

Buen espacio, buena ubicación

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7.3
Good
120 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

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  • Hostal La Mirada del Solitario George
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 481 reviews

    La Mirada del Solitario George is located in Puerto Ayora, just 4 minutes’ drive from Charles Darwin Station and next to Cazares School.

    Everything, the room was big and clean and the host really helpful

  • Ocean Dreams Galapagos
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 75 reviews

    Featuring a bike rental service, Ocean Dreams offers self-catering accommodations. Free WiFi access is available.

    La suit amplia y muy cómoda. La limpieza es importante mencionar.

  • Hostal Gardner
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 292 reviews

    A 9-minute walk from Los Alemanes Beach, Hostal Gardner is located in Puerto Ayora and has free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

    Cheap and central, it has a kitchen and a nice terrace

  • Hostal Costa del Pacifico
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 128 reviews

    Hostal Costa del Pacifico is located in Puerto Ayora, in Galápagos, 656 feet from the sea. Free WiFi access is available.

    The location, the room and air conditioner, the staff

  • Hostal White House Galapagos
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 382 reviews

    Located in Puerto Ayora, White House Galapagos offers free WiFi access throughout the property.

    good location, clean room, comfortable beds, clean and useful kitchen

  • Hostal Vista al Mar
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews

    Within 5 minutes' walk from various restaurants, Hospedaje Vista al Mar is located in Puerto Ayora city center.

    Hamacs are great, the place is chill and good value for money

  • Hostal El Pinzón
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,033 reviews

    Featuring air conditioning, Hostal El Pinzón offers accommodations in Puerto Ayora. The property is located 656 feet from Charles Darwin Av. The property offers a swimming pool.

    Clean basic room, free water refill, good location

  • Hostal North Seymour
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 231 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, a hot tub and a sun terrace, Hostal North Seymour offers accommodations in Puerto Ayora.

    Muy cómodo, buen desayuno y relativamente cerca de todo

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Puerto Ayora

  • Galapagos Morning Glory
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 365 reviews

    Galapagos Morning Glory is located 15 minutes’ walk from the beachfront within a commercial area featuring banks and shops in Puerto Ayora. Free WiFi access is available on site.

    Exceptional garden and rooms, very nice breakfast, perfect location

  • Galapagos Native
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 44 reviews

    Located just 164 feet from the beach in Galapagos, this guest house offers quick access to the island’s tourist destinations. Galapagos Native has laundry facilities and free Internet.

    excelente ubicación, comida, personal atento y amable

  • Hostal Estrella de Mar
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 497 reviews

    Located in Puerto Ayora, Hostal Estrella de Mar offers rooms with excellent ocean view and Free WiFi accessibility.

    Location, wifi (many star link services), value for money

  • Hostal Sir Francis Drake
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 468 reviews

    Located 984 feet from the coastline, Hotel Sir Francis Drake offers accommodations with free WiFi access in Puerto Ayora.

    Muy cercano al muelle de donde salen todos los tours

  • Hostal Miconia
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 120 reviews

    Located in Puerto Ayora, a 8-minute walk from Los Alemanes Beach, Hostal Miconia features views of the city.

    La ubicación es excelente! Cerca de restaurantes y el malecón

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Hostels that guests love in Puerto Ayora

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 365 reviews
    Great location for a good price. Friendly staff. The aircon was decent enough to keep the room cool. The bed is huge, as it is two small double beds put together, and you don't notice any gap in the middle. Next door to one of the best restaurants in town and close to everything else, including the best beach in Puerto Ayora, playa de la estación. Decent kitchen with plenty of seating, and free drinking water. Plus you can leave your bags in the hostel after checkout.
    George
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $117.30
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    Great location near market. Good value with two bedrooms. A thoughtfully stocked kitchen Nice host. Very safe,
    louanne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $97.50
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 459 reviews
    Great location on a quiet side street. Our host Yogo recommended a very priceworthy tour to Seymour Norte and it was much cheaper than similar tours on Tripadvisor. He also gave us a great tip on a wonderful restaurant off of the main thoroughfare where mostly locals eat.
    Alf
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $32.76
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 738 reviews
    Great location with proximity to nice restaurants and everything nearby, free water and a kitchen to use, the staff always answered our questions and we felt safe.
    Elizaveta
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $87.29
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 292 reviews
    Great location within the main area of Santa Cruz. Cheap food street with $5 meals is around the corner. Dorm room was comfortable with excellent air conditioning. Free water dispensers, towels and small locker included.
    Natalie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $82.80
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 497 reviews
    Great location. Large room. Good aircon. Lovely sea view. Did exactly what wee needed as a room for the night. Close to the shops bars and eateries. Felt safe and secure
    Liz Hood
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $97.37
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews
    Great location and great hostel. Big kitchen and hot water rooms with AC too for them hot days
    Boothy3
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.40
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 382 reviews
    Very clean, looks nicer than average budget hostels in Ecuador, friendly staff, good location - 10 mins to the harbour, but also in a neighbourhood with comedores to eat more cheaply
    Anna Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 438 reviews
    Best value for money by far in Puerto Ayora! It's all new and fresh, very clean and very safe. Hot water, room is cleaned daily, shampoo provided. The kitchen was amazing, very well equipped and free drinking water too. The location for us was perfect, being backpackers and on a budget meant that we saw more of the cheaper places to eat than there are in the town.
    Christina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $34
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 481 reviews
    Great Hostal on Santa Cruz. We stayed for 5 days and liked it very much! The owners are really awesome, share a lot of tips at check-in and will help you with anything you might need. Everything was really clean and you could see that they cared. It's a 10-15min walk to the harbour but is very safe and no issue at all. Good minimarkets, cheaper restaurants and especially the empanada market!! closeby. If you want to visit Galapagos on a budget, then definitely stay here! Thank you again :)
    Stephan
    Young couple