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“Best hostel kitchen I have seen”
“Very nice and helpful host”
“Arrived early in the morning by nightbus and he let us check-in to our rooms dir…”
“Beautiful hostel, forunishes kitchen, comfortable bed and hot water”
“The room was cheap and cheerful, and the place was spotless”
“It is super clean”
“Great location and nice terrace”
“Location: The location is accessible”
“Friendly and accommodating staff, quiet, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen…”
“spacious hostel with lots of areas to hang out, comfy beds with warm blankets, c…”
“The value for the price is good”
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.
Daphne
solo_traveller
May 2, 2025
Best hostel kitchen I have seen! Love the common spaces as well.
Alina
extended_group
March 15, 2025
Very nice and helpful host! Arrived early in the morning by nightbus and he let us check-in to our rooms directly so that we could get some more rest! Also he provided us with information about the national park and things to do in Cuenca :)
Zsolt
solo_traveller
December 4, 2024
“For relaxing times...”
I checked into this little hostel for a few days. I'd read good things about it online, and it turned out to be a pretty decent place. The room was cheap and cheerful, and the place was spotless. The lady who works in the place is a cleaning machine, constantly scrubbing and polishing. There was a kitchen if you wanted to cook your own meals, and a few chill-out areas. When I was there, it was pretty quiet, but I imagine it gets busier in high season. It's not a party hostel, though. It's a nice, peaceful place to relax. You won't regret it.
Mia
extended_group
October 8, 2024
“Highly recommend”
The interior design is amazing. It has multiple chill areas. The value for the price is good. It is super clean.
Anonymous
solo_traveller
October 3, 2024
“Home away from home”
Super lovely and helpful host. Very clean. Loved it! Definitely recommended!
Martin
solo_traveller
September 10, 2024
One of the best hostels, where i have been. so nice, so confortable, well equiped. the best!
Francesco
solo_traveller
July 26, 2024
Beautiful hostel, forunishes kitchen, comfortable bed and hot water. All you need basically. The guy with the beard at the reception is just the most patient friendly man, can't thank him enough to deal with my shit for half an hour and change my reservation free of charge
ALEXANDRA
solo_traveller
April 25, 2024
Great location and nice terrace. The little Cafe downstairs is a plus.
angelight
solo_traveller
March 20, 2024
“Great stay”
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 accessible. I walked to the historic area most of the time. There is also a bus stop right in front of the hostel so it is easy access to explore far places. Museum of Pumapungo is just across the street. Cleanliness: The rooms, bathroom, and common area are always clean. Staff: Friendly and helpful
Linda
extended_group
December 17, 2023
Nice terrace, comfortable beds, warm water, TV in the shared area, super clean everything
Cho Chun
solo_traveller
December 6, 2023
Very cozy Beautiful house
Joe
couple
November 22, 2023
Very friendly staff, nice areas to hang out, laundry service was excellent!
Emily
solo_traveller
October 31, 2023
“Friendly spot and good common areas”
Friendly vibe, good common areas and little rooftop was cute, the kitchen is well stocked, there’s free filtered water available and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. It’s a little walk into town but a nice one, and it’s cool looking over the ruins at Pumapungo
Amy
couple
October 31, 2023
Great staff. Super cute hostel and big kitchen
Frances
solo_traveller
October 28, 2023
Really nice hostel. Ended up extending for a week as if was so comfortable and friendly. It’s a little out of them centre, but only 10 min walk in, but it’s opposite the Pumapongo museum which was fantastically interesting. Well stocked kitchen and they kept the bathrooms clean throughout the day. The adjoining cafe was really nice but it wasn’t always open, they seem to open it as it was requested by guests.
JUAN CARLOS
solo_traveller
October 25, 2023
“AMAZING, AMAZING PLACE”
What an amazing place. Plenty of spaces, indoors or outdoors, where you can chill out or work. The kitchen is available to cook your own food. The hostel is somewhat so well planned that makes you feel that is really spacious even when it is full of guests...Xavier and the rest of the staff were really helpful and generous..
Steph
solo_traveller
August 24, 2023
“Great stay”
Friendly and accommodating staff, quiet, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, excellent shower, secure, clean, nice breakfast.
Christina
couple
July 13, 2023
Everything (incl. the kitchen) perfectly clean, great staff, the café has the best french toast ever! Double room is small but comfy.
Carla
couple
June 23, 2023
The hotel is good, the rooms are ok and the bathroom was clean.
Denise
solo_traveller
June 14, 2023
spacious hostel with lots of areas to hang out, comfy beds with warm blankets, clean, breakfast in the coffee shop next door included, next to museum
Temporary art galleries, Walking tours
Laundry room
Coffee house on site, Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Shared kitchen
Sun terrace, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Tour desk
The family room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
The double room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The unit has 1 bed.
The triple room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. A kitchen fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave is available for cooking and storing food. The unit has 3 beds.
The twin room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The twin room's kitchen, which features a refrigerator and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The unit offers 2 beds.
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