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Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers stay just steps from Crystal Palace and Olmedo Monument, with a 24-hour front desk for planning adventures and a deli offering quick bites for energy.

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Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel sits near Malecon Mall, offering practical comforts including a grocery store and snack bar. Guests connect via in-room WiFi, get expert tour assistance, and relax in the lobby with TV. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Tower | Individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Tower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Tower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds

Family Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Ensuite, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located near the bay, Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel is in Olmedo neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Olmedo Monument and Moorish Clock Tower are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Malecon Mall and Crystal Palace. Don't miss out on a visit to Barco Morgan. Visit our Guayaquil travel guide
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Capitan Najera 304 y Eloy Alfaro, Guayaquil, Guayas, EC090108

What's nearby

  • By the riverside
    Malecon 2000
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malecon Mall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Palace
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Guayaquil Municipal Library
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barco Morgan
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Duran Train Station
    22 min drive
  • Guayaquil (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Chicha resbaladera Rosa Amendaño
    11 min walk
  • Balandra Express
    11 min walk
  • Queen's Dim Sim
    12 min walk
  • Sweet & Coffee
    8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel

Hostel near Malecon Mall
Located close to Crystal Palace and Olmedo Monument, Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel provides a corner/local shop and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a TV in reception
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night); reservations required
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 3.50 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 8 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 3.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8 per cent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Eloy Alfaro Guayaquil
Hotel Eloy Alfaro
Hotel Eloy Alfaro Guayaquil
Hotel Eloy Alfaro
Hotel Eloy Alfaro Hostel
Eloy Alfaro Hostel Guayaquil
Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel Guayaquil
Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: noon. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel located?

Located in Olmedo, this hostel is steps away from Malecon Mall and Crystal Palace. Olmedo Monument and Guayaquil Municipal Library are also within 15 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

Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel Reviews

4.6

5.6

Cleanliness

4.2

Location

5.2

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checkin ladyvwas layin in bed they rented out.. sheets look dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Respuesta hotel eloy alfaro

Muy buena atención... Todo en orden y limpio. No había ruido ni cosas que molesten
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is close to the down town and the malecon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The location was right in the middle of a market Street. Very busy. We had to hand over our keys every time we left. The bed and pillows were uncomfortable. The towels they gave us we're very small. I'm a small person and it barely came around me end to end when I tried to wrap myself up. But the actual unit worked and the water was hot. We were able to leave our suit case for a couple of hours at the desk before we made our way to the bus terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice for cheap right by Tourist area

You get what you pay for here it was not expensive and did the trick not too far from tourist spots by the water
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

JOSE, Lima,Peru

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

malo

lo unico bueno es la ubicacion. Ofrecieron transporte del aereopuerto,falso.

4/10 Poor

Vitor Miguel Leandro Silv, Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel bem simples.

O hotel está localizado em uma área que não é bela. O hotel em si, é bem simples, não havia água quente, o ar-condicionado não funcionava, a luz do banheiro estava queimada. Os atendentes foram solícitos e bem humorados em minha chegada ao hotel, do atendimento não tenho do que reclamar.

8/10 Good

Luis, Pacasmayo. Peru

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cerca al malecon y comercios. Agradable

Fueron 4 dias agradables en el dia atentos y prestos a atender las consultas y orientar al huesped

2/10 Terrible

Humberto , Bogotá.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bem localizado. Ruim para sair à noite.

Boa localização. Wifi mais ou menos. Pessoal do hotel solícitos e agradáveis.

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness

great location ---a bit hard to locate.

Stayed one night. Would stay there again. Internet says wi-fi and shuttle and discounts for local attractions. Did not speak good Spanish so may have missed some things but you need your own computer to use the internet, and no idea how to get the shuttle if it exists. The location was super, and the people there quick to remedy problems (like getting air conditioner to work, and tv to work,) Paid 36 dollars and great for a day or two if doing quick business down town or en route and want a clean place to do a down town tour.

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too Scared to Stay at Eloy Alfaro

I was told by a native Ecuadorian who grew up in the area not to stay in that part of town. But I checked with internet reviews and it seemed ok. When I called the hotel, no one spoke English and they could not understand my broken Spanish and just hung up on me twice. When I arrived in Guayaquil, I took a taxi to the hotel. The driver told me it was not a safe place to stay. Pulling up in front of the hotel, there were no lights on at 10:30 at night and other hotels on the way there were well lit up. When we pulled up 2 young men cam out to take my bags in, and a pick up truck pulled up near us, but not blocking the taxi, and 2 other men got out and stood by watching. The end of the street next to the hotel was blocked by a metal fence. Should I get out of the taxi and trust these 4 men, or run? I have stayed all over the world and only felt in danger a few times. This was one of the most scary experiences I have ever had.!

2/10 Terrible

Jerold

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experience

Originally reserved a room with queen sized bed, first given a room with 4 four bunk beds. Promised free airport transfer, then told it would be $20.00. Asked them to call a cab, they made as if they were calling, but did not . They made as if they called but then waited so,long, I had to acquiesce and agree to their demands because it because it was an hour left to catch an international flight. I had mentioned that the transfer was necessary when I checked in and again on the morning that I had to catch a 6:30 P.M. flight. There was no room wi fi, but they did have computers in the lobby. The pictures displayed of the facility were highly deceptive.The room also already had multi-legged guests, with antennae already occupying the room. I was very surprised that expedia would list such a facility.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

U get what u pay for

Don't recommend at all!!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was converted from a hostel. Internet did not function well. TV has very poor picture. Air conditioning is very loud. Located in a poor area. Not good value.

8/10 Good

Joe, Greenstone, ON, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outfit your Stay in Ecuador from Hotel Eloy Alfaro

The Staff hear are very family oriented people ; It doesn't take long before you fit in weather you speak the language or not ; Silvia's Email is on their business card and though she needs a little time to understand English if you send her a email she will respond in a sought out English vocabulary that is flawless and answer all your concerns . Never once did I feel anything but safe hear ; The internet connection is excellent The rooms are well equipped with TV, air conditioning and the walls are equipped with one very good sized mirror that makes the room seem actually bigger then it is . What really makes this Hotel special is the management and if you are a non smoker as I am you will soon be impressed , no ashtrays anyplace ; Evan out side this Colonial style Hotel I did not see anyone smoking ; What I did see was a flea market were you could buy anything imaginable from Fresh fruit to grilled Ecuadorean delights , Clothing , cell phones , Jewelry Herbal remedies, pharmaceuticals Hardware and of course Babies needs . cross the Street head down Malecon to walk way beside the Bay watch fisherman in Dugout canoes , enjoy the eateries while sitting by the bay hear you can even enjoy Kentucky fried Chicken or visit a large Modern Mall were Visa is widely excepted , eat at Santay were they serve wonderfully prepared Ecuadorian food in a pleasant atmosphere served by well dressed waiters and yes they serve liqueur . Only a short distance from Eloy Alfaro

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

lalo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort