10/10 Excellent
dennis
4 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dennis
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca
2.0 star property
Travelers relax with drinks on the rooftop terrace overlooking Cuenca's cityscape, while the multilingual staff shares insider tips about local hidden gems
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Located in Cuenca's Historic Center, El Cafecito Hostel offers a welcoming rooftop terrace with city views. Guests enjoy drinks at the bar, a full breakfast, and WiFi in public areas. The helpful multilingual staff provides guidance for exploring the city.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Bar
- Laundry room
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About the area
Cuenca Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Cuenca, is home to El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca. Las Conceptas Museum and Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plaza Rotary Market and San Francisco Plaza Market. Inter-American Center of Popular Arts and Cuenca Municipal Planetarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Cuenca travel guide
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What's nearby
Calderon Park5 min walk - 0.5 km
New Cathedral of Cuenca7 min walk - 0.6 km
Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga10 min walk - 0.9 km
Puente Roto12 min walk - 1.0 km- Plaza Rotary Market1 min walk - 0.0 km
Getting around
- Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station1 min walk
- Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station7 min walk
- Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)11 min drive
Restaurants
- Monte Bianco San Blas7 min walk
- Restaurante Rustico6 min walk
- Coffee Lovers2 min walk
- Negroni11 min walk
- Pizza House7 min walk
About this property
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca
Hostel located in Cuenca Historic Center
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a library and laundry facilities at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
- Full breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage
- Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and concierge services
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night)
- Street parking available
Food and drink
- Weekday full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3.50 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Library
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping on request
- Multilingual staff
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Rooftop terrace
More
- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Shower
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 3.5 per person
- Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Property is also known as
Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Cuenca
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Cuenca
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cuenca
Frequently asked questions
Is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca located?
Located in Cuenca Historic Center, this hostel is steps away from Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza. Esqueletologia Museum and San Blas Park are also within 10 minutes. Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Terminal Terrestre Station is 12 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
10
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
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Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Kristin
14 Aug 2023
Avoid!!! I arrived at about 5:30 at night, had a booking confirmed for over a week and NOBODY WAS THERE!
Rang the bell, messaged and tried to call several times - no reply! People from the shops below were even trying to help me contact them.
Finally Expedia customer service helped find me another place to stay, which was thankfully nearby, nicer and less expensive.
I'm a pretty experienced traveler but this was kind of scary. I'm a woman, alone, in a new city and it was starting to get dark and cold. I'd just arrived after a 4 hour bus trip and luckily my phone still had some charge.
I rely on booking through Expedia so this never happens (and this was the first time.) I think properties like this should be banned from trusted platforms like Expedia.
The property did message me three days later to say sorry and wish me a good stay in Cuenca.
Kristin
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leonhard
16 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Dachterasse, super Lage
Leonhard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
27 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tony was awesome, the roof deck is amazing, we met fantastic people, absolutely LOVED IT!
Christopher
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Takuma
2 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff son muy amigable y amable!
Describe la ciudad usando un mapa.
Habitación y baños son muy limpio.
Takuma
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019