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Situated in Cuenca, within 100 metres of Pumapungo Museum and 1.1 km of Tomebamba River, AlterNative Hostels features accommodation with a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms. All rooms have bed linen. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Chahuarchimbana House Museum, Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures and Museum of "Las Conceptas". The nearest airport is Mariscal Lamar International Airport, 2 km from AlterNative Hostels.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alexandra
    Austria Austria
    Great location and nice terrace. The little Cafe downstairs is a plus.
  • Angelight
    United States United States
    I am a student traveling for this spring break. Wifi is very important so I can keep up with my live classes and do my exams. I never had problem with the wifi. It was fast and reliable. They also have desk and chair. Location: The location is...
  • Linda
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nice terrace, comfortable beds, warm water, TV in the shared area, super clean everything

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • El Macario Café Cantina
    • Cuisine
      International • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of AlterNative Hostels
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Tour desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 23:30

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted AlterNative Hostels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

As soon as you confirm your reservation, please check your email since we will be sending you important information for your arrival.

Please inform AlterNative Hostels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about AlterNative Hostels

  • AlterNative Hostels has 1 restaurant:

    • El Macario Café Cantina

  • AlterNative Hostels offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at AlterNative Hostels is from 13:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

  • The prices at AlterNative Hostels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • AlterNative Hostels is 0.8 miles from the centre of Cuenca. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.