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El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

2.0 star property
Hostel in Cuenca with a rooftop terrace and a restaurant

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Staircase
Dining
Located in Cuenca's Historic Center, El Cafecito Hostel offers a welcoming rooftop terrace with city views. Guests enjoy drinks at the bar, a full breakfast, and WiFi in public areas. The helpful multilingual staff provides guidance for exploring the city.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₩44,247
₩44,247 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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2 bedrooms
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  • 2 bedrooms
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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Cuenca Historic Center, a neighborhood in Cuenca, is home to El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca. Las Conceptas Museum and Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plaza Rotary Market and San Francisco Plaza Market. Cuenca Municipal Planetarium and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are also worth visiting.
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Mariano Cueva 1128, Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca

What's nearby

  • Plaza Rotary Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calderon Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station - 7 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Latitud Cero Taproom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Santa Lucia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Guajibamba - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Monte Bianco San Blas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bauhouse Hostel & Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca

Hostel located in Cuenca Historic Center
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a library, and laundry facilities at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 3.5 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Cuenca
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Cuenca
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cuenca

Frequently asked questions

Is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

As of Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca on Sep 26, 2025 start from ₩44,247, 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.

What time is check-in at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca located?

Located in Cuenca Historic Center, this hostel is steps from Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza. Esqueletologia Museum and San Blas Park are also within 10 minutes. Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Terminal Terrestre Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Takuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff son muy amigable y amable! Describe la ciudad usando un mapa. Habitación y baños son muy limpio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Avoid!!! I arrived at about 5:30 at night, had a booking confirmed for over a week and NOBODY WAS THERE! Rang the bell, messaged and tried to call several times - no reply! People from the shops below were even trying to help me contact them. Finally Expedia customer service helped find me another place to stay, which was thankfully nearby, nicer and less expensive. I'm a pretty experienced traveler but this was kind of scary. I'm a woman, alone, in a new city and it was starting to get dark and cold. I'd just arrived after a 4 hour bus trip and luckily my phone still had some charge. I rely on booking through Expedia so this never happens (and this was the first time.) I think properties like this should be banned from trusted platforms like Expedia. The property did message me three days later to say sorry and wish me a good stay in Cuenca.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Dachterasse, super Lage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tony was awesome, the roof deck is amazing, we met fantastic people, absolutely LOVED IT!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019