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PENGUIN HOSTEL

3.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Galápagos National Park

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You can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at PENGUIN HOSTEL. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩36,253
₩72,506 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7

Room options

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Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Ayora, PENGUIN HOSTEL is in a national park. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch. Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide
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juan leon mera, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200102

What's nearby

  • About to motor boat up the Napo River in the Amazon jungle
    Academy Bay
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152. There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Listen to the silence. #Patterns
    Las Ninfas Lagoon
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fishing Piers
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Malecon
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Islander Coffee Roasters
    3 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Brewery
    11 min walk
  • Limón Café Bar
    11 min walk
  • 1835 Coffee Lab
    6 min walk
  • Golden Prague Galapagos
    10 min walk

About this property

PENGUIN HOSTEL

Hostel near Galápagos National Park
At PENGUIN HOSTEL, you can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A ballroom and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at PENGUIN HOSTEL feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and soap
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 only accepts cash
Property Registration Number 001.7010568

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is PENGUIN HOSTEL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

As of Feb 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PENGUIN HOSTEL on Feb 6, 2026 start from ₩36,253, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PENGUIN HOSTEL located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Galápagos National Park, Academy Bay, and Fishing Piers. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Charles Darwin Research Station are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

PENGUIN HOSTEL Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room (private), cleaned everyday. Plenty of space
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay, very welcoming atmosphere, wonderful owners, I recommend this to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025