Hostel Nucapacha
Balsamos 308
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Why people book this hotel
“Very friendly staff, kitchen with a lot of utensils, the pool is perfect for tho…”
“The staff are so friendly and helpful, they feel like family”
“The pool and outdoor dining area is lovely”
“It had a pool”
“The location is good, with a short walk to a main street with restaurants, cafes…”
“It was walking distance to shops/ restaurants”
“Extremely helpful staff, we showed up early in the morning and they prepared our…”
“The pool was nice and the place was very comfortable”
“The food served here was delicious, the amenities were clean, and the hostel dog…”
“Really nice, chilled and clean hostel”
“Staff were very welcoming and helpful with taxis and early breakfast when we had…”
“Breakfast was free, so that was nice”
Overview
Hostel Nucapacha features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Guayaquil. The property is located 4.5 km from Saint Francis Church, 5.1 km from Malecon 2000 and 4.4 km from Ramón Unamuno Stadium. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided. A continental breakfast is available daily at the hostel. Plaza del Sol is 4.7 km from Hostel Nucapacha, while Las Iguanas Park is 4.9 km away. The nearest airport is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Karina
extended_group
October 4, 2024
“Nice and chill”
Very friendly staff, kitchen with a lot of utensils, the pool is perfect for those hot days in Guayaquil. Really nice and chill place. We could even store our big luggage during our trip to Galapagos. Felt very welcome and at home. The outdoor areas are perfect to chill.
Blair
solo_traveller
April 22, 2024
“Wonderful hostel in the safe area of Urdesa”
The staff are so friendly and helpful, they feel like family. The pool and outdoor dining area is lovely. The location is good, with a short walk to a main street with restaurants, cafes, and a big supermarket. You can walk from the hostel to GuayArte, Puente Zig Zag and Malecón de Salado along a river.
Stephanie
couple
November 21, 2023
“Close to a lot”
It suited our needs for a quick place to stay. Staff was helpful.
Natalie
solo_traveller
July 16, 2023
“Fine”
It was walking distance to shops/ restaurants. It had a pool. It had storage space. It had a kitchen. It had drinking water.
Tim
extended_group
May 27, 2023
Extremely helpful staff, we showed up early in the morning and they prepared our beds for us early. We really did appreciate this after a long overnight bus. The pool is lovely and you feel very safe and secure in a city that can feel otherwise unsettling.
Kate
solo_traveller
February 10, 2023
“Best hostel in Guayaquil, amazing people and good vibes !”
My favourite hostel I’ve been to in my travels in South America. The staff were super helpful and kind to me, Mae, Cotto, Verena, Seb, Rosio and Ítalo were all fantastic (not to mention their many volunteers). Everyone who worked there was great to have a chat with and went above and beyond with their service! The food served here was delicious, the amenities were clean, and the hostel doggo is the cutest. Highly recommend the walking tours they offer and the Yoga class with Verena!! A+ with the pool of course !! stayed here for over 2 weeks and loved every second of it ❤️
Mia
solo_traveller
February 5, 2023
I love the friendly staff here, very memorable stay because of this. The pool was nice and the place was very comfortable.
Guest
couple
October 21, 2022
“Safe location and great staff but poor night’s sleep”
Staff were very welcoming and helpful with taxis and early breakfast when we had to leave early in the morning. Outdoor area is very nice to relax in and free water refills is useful. Neighbourhood felt safe, ATM nearby.
Stephanie
solo_traveller
June 22, 2022
Really nice, chilled and clean hostel. Food is really good but all vegan / vegetarian options.
Brendan
solo_traveller
May 26, 2022
Nice hostel with very friendly staff and a big, refreshing pool! Would definitely stay again and recommend to others that are passing through Guayaquil
Amber
couple
May 22, 2022
“Recommend”
Great atmosfere, friendly staff, would recommend!
Shira
couple
May 6, 2022
“Disapointing”
Th design
Jasper
couple
May 6, 2022
Great staff. Helping you out with all the questions. They help with a taxi to the airport. Nice pool to relax. Great stay before our trip to the galapagos!
Elise
couple
May 4, 2022
“lovely stay”
Great stay, large pool, delicious food and very nice staff
Sophie
couple
April 19, 2022
Lovely common outdoor space with pool and hammocks.
l7oreyye
solo_traveller
April 12, 2022
“Lovely and helpful staff”
Lovely and helpful personnel. Clean room with desk and chair. Additionally, they sell basic personal care products and also chocolate, ideal souvenir from Ecuador! I just love the idea to sell those items. Smart and convenient.
Sophie
solo_traveller
April 9, 2022
“Nice”
Breakfast was free, so that was nice. They had also hammocks to chill in and a refreshing pool. The location was in a more luxurous neighbourhood, but not in the centre of guayaguil. However, they offer walking tours where they show you the highlights of the city with a lot of fun facts. And Nacho, the dog, is adorable.
PKB1
solo_traveller
March 31, 2022
“Nice hostel with pool, clean rooms and good staff”
Basic yet nice private room with ensuite, the staff were lovely, so helpful, friendly, welcoming and the pool was great too. Everything at the hostel was good, no complaints. The room was decent as was the price and the location was walking distance to the main road and a lot of food places. I preferred Maleacon side of town, but that's nothing to do with the hostel, just more so the area.
Patricia
solo_traveller
February 7, 2022
“Best place in Guayaquil!!! And one of the best Hostels I have been so far in my life”
I truly think it is the best place to stay at when being in Guayaquil. I was before for one night in a hotel in the city center and it was loud, dirty and not relaxing. I changed to Nuncapacha and had the best 2 days I could have imagined. The food is excellent, as well as the staff and the owner. The pool is a big bonus, has a nice temperature and was bigger than I expected. The beds were comfortable, it was possible to have hot showers and everything was clean. It is not in the city center but I consider this a benefit. The city is very busy, loud and from my perspective not very welcoming. At Nuncapacha it felt like an oasis (no traffic noise at all). When you are interested to visit the city, they offer different walking tours or you take the bus or a taxi (only 5$). They also organized an early taxi to the airport for me, which was perfectly on time. Please support them by staying there!!! I loved it and when I will ever return to Guayaquil I will stay at Nuncapacha.
chris
solo_traveller
December 19, 2021
staff, Randy was very helpful
Facilities
Activities
Walking tours, Live music/performance
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Adult only
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Garden
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry, Tour desk, Luggage storage
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