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Featuring a terrace, AlterNative Hostels offers accommodations in Cuenca, a few steps from Pumapungo Museum and a 13-minute walk from Tomebamba River. 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. Some rooms have a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Chahuarchimbana House Museum, Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures and Museum of "Las Conceptas". Mariscal Lamar International Airport is 1.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bethanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very nice, comfortable hostel. Short walk to the old town. Very friendly and helpful staff.
  • Mariala
    United States of America United States of America
    it was super clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful and friendly.
  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    This is the third time I have stayed at Alternate Hostel. The last time I stayed for six months. It's my favorite place to stay when I'm in Cuenca.
  • Andrea
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Quiet, clean, good location, awesome social areas, good attention and delicious breakfast. Recommended 100% 👌🏻
  • Jina
    South Korea South Korea
    Very friendly and cool staffs and host, clean room and bathrooms! The kitchen was big and there were enough appliances. I really liked the breakfast and coffee at the cafe. They let me sleep on the sofa because I arrived so early with the night...
  • C
    Christi
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved our stay here. We initially booked 3 nights and stayed for 6 total. the hostal was very comfortable, super low-key and in a fantastic location, just outside the main tourist area but e very easy walk. Highly recommend!
  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful bright building. Good areas to relax. Communal bathrooms cleaned multiple times per day. Good kitchen. Laundry service. Great cafe next door. Can walk to historic centre in 15 mins. 20 mins walk to bus...
  • Matthias
    Switzerland Switzerland
    very comfortable - especially the tv area, everything is new and clean. showers are great in terms of water pressure.
  • Noa
    Israel Israel
    Everything was amazing, the kitchen, the beds, the shower, there were a lot of lockers. A lot of nice places to chill in the hostel and also the location is great 😃. Absolutely recommend!
  • Clio
    Israel Israel
    Super comfortable, great hot showers, well equipped kitchen.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • El Macario Café Cantina
    • Cuisine
      International • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of AlterNative Hostels
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Tour desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

As soon as you confirm your reservation, please check your email since we will be sending you important information for your arrival.

Please inform AlterNative Hostels of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about AlterNative Hostels

  • The prices at AlterNative Hostels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at AlterNative Hostels is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.

  • AlterNative Hostels is 0.8 miles from the center of Cuenca. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • AlterNative Hostels has 1 restaurant:

    • El Macario Café Cantina
  • AlterNative Hostels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours