Community Hostel Alausi
Calle Eloy Alfaro casa 172
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Why people book this hotel
“Clean room with spacious bathroom, very nice common area, great breakfast and a …”
“Very friendly hosts, clean and comfy rooms”
“Best of all, Marco is a wonderful host- we loved hearing stories about his runni…”
“Helpful staff”
“Clean, nice rooms”
“Super nice team, and the location is great: right in the middle of town but quie…”
“It is comfortable, clean, in a great location and good value for such a nice spa…”
“Excellent location”
“Breakfast was great for a reasonable extra cost”
“The breakfast is very nice”
“Breakfast was amazing (and only a small additional charge - well worth it)”
Overview
Community Hostel Alausi features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Alausí. This 5-star hostel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The hostel has family rooms. At the hostel, all rooms have a patio. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Community Hostel Alausi also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a city view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Community Hostel Alausi will be able to enjoy activities in and around Alausí, like hiking. The nearest airport is Mariscal Lamar International Airport, 162 km from the hostel.
Traveller reviews
Aidan
couple
May 28, 2026
“So glad we came here!”
It is comfortable, clean, in a great location and good value for such a nice space! Best of all, Marco is a wonderful host- we loved hearing stories about his running and the local race he organises. He gave helpful tips and recommendations to make the most of our time in Alausí. The Nariz del Diablo walk is beautiful! Free coffee, tea and filtered water. Breakfast was great for a reasonable extra cost.
Stefanie
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
Clean room with spacious bathroom, very nice common area, great breakfast and a super friendly and helpful host.
Paul
couple
May 7, 2026
“A comfy place to stay where we felt most welcome”
Very friendly hosts, clean and comfy rooms. Excellent location. Breakfast was amazing (and only a small additional charge - well worth it)
Mira
solo_traveller
March 24, 2026
Good location, nice place. Helpful staff. Clean, nice rooms.
Tessa
solo_traveller
March 13, 2026
The owner was super friendly. The train didn't go, so he showed a hike I could take instaed. The hostel was very clean and there is coffee and tea you can take. The hot shower was amazing.
Sina
couple
February 16, 2026
Super nice team, and the location is great: right in the middle of town but quiet. Our room was new, super clean, very comfy and with enough room to store luggage, hang clothes. It's a really nice place, and the little museum section in the stairway and the guestbook writings on the wall give it it's very own charm.
Ania
couple
January 6, 2026
Very clean, well located, right by the train station, amazing views from the rooftop, very nice owner. I'd totally recommend this place!
lee
solo_traveller
December 11, 2025
“Great stay in Alausi”
Great location - right near the Devil Nose Train. Very clean, nice big community area.
Kristina
solo_traveller
September 18, 2025
Everything!!!! The location, comfortable beds, hot water (the water was actually hot, not only semi-warm like in other places!!!), free cafecito and tea all day long! Highly recommend this place!
Nina
extended_group
September 14, 2025
“I won’t recommend this place.”
Location. Central
Ruth
couple
September 9, 2025
“Don’t bother looking at any others in the town, this place is perfect”
An amazing place!!!! Exceptionally helpful owner, super comfortable bed, spotlessly clean. Modern and fresh. Great place to stay to walk Devils Nose. Really loved this place, felt so warm and welcoming
Steff
solo_traveller
August 22, 2025
“Best place to stay in Alausí for the solo traveller!”
The bed was really comfy and everything was clean. I appreciated the towel and soap bars. Great location to La Nariz del Diablo train station and close to the bus station. The manager was really helpful.
Judit
couple
June 5, 2025
The room we got was up a couple of flights of stairs. It was cozy. There are bigger rooms. It was clean and felt modern. The shower room was a good size. I hope they get around to fixing the gap at the bottom of the shower door as it leaves the floor rather wet. The staff are very nice. They recommended a restaurant and a local hike. Personally I'd also recommend the Italian restaurant. When we did the hike, there was no bus back from Nizag. We ended up hitch hiking back. This was very easy. The breakfast is very nice. I would stay here again
Marion
family_with_children
April 25, 2025
There was no breakfast and we weren’t allowed to use the kitchen.
Chen
solo_traveller
February 10, 2025
This is a very nice hostel I staty, the workers and owner are very friendly, the rtoom and bath room all very clean, anyhow, I like this hostel.
Malcolm
couple
February 4, 2025
“Best place to stay in Riobamba”
The location is perfect to explore the town. The hostel is very clean and well maintained. Breakfast was excellent. The room comfortable. Best of all our host Marco who was friendly and welcoming, gave us tips what to see and where to eat. He even gave us a lift to the correct bus stop for Cuenca. Muchas gracias Marco
Jimmy Ord
couple
December 23, 2024
“We'd highly recommend staying a couple nights here. The place is very clean and comfortable.”
Marco was an excellent host. He was very friendly and had many recommendations for activities. The breakfast was very good! We had a room with a private bathroom, which was nice except that the water leaked a bit from the stall toward the toilet. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable.
Miquel
couple
October 21, 2024
Everything! Marco the owner is an incredible person, the hotel is perfect, comfortable and nice. Definitely is the place to stay in Alausí.
Jolette
solo_traveller
September 15, 2024
“A delightful boutique hotel with amazing breakfasts, hot water and comfortable beds -WOW FACTOR.”
It is a hidden gem - the best I’ve stayed in in Ecuador - the breakfast was soo well presented & delicious. Newly renovated yet still has quirks with its eclectic collection displays.. the hosts are lovely people and clearly enjoy visitors without being overbearing..try & fit it into your travels as it’s well placed for a stop over 🥰
Abt
solo_traveller
August 25, 2024
The owner Marco is a true legend😁 he is sooo easy to talk too. The breakfast was amazing too. So overall just own of the best hostels I stayed.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Soundproof rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Street parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key access, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Airport shuttle, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Family Room
The family room offers a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 5 beds.
Deluxe King Room
The double room provides a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Queen Room
The double room provides a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior King Room
The double room offers a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The double room features a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.
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