Hostal Quito Cultural

We originally booked to stay 2 nights, thinking we would find a better place for the remaining 3 nights of our stay in Quito. We never left. We spent the rest of our nights at this hotel. It was very comfortable in the rooms and had a great location. The biggest reason we stayed was the staff was so friendly and hospitable, it felt like we were staying with family.

Was able to visit Presidential area and all other shops and points of interest.

Staff was very friendly and they provided laundry service,

Right in the centre of the old city so easy to get around, and close to the bus interchange and metro stops. Taxis stop right outside and easy to flag down - staff helped with getting a better price. Good clean room with great city views from the courtyard. Good breakfast and quick laundry. Very very helpful staff - they made the place. You need to be buzzed in all day and the outer door is locked at dusk so felt safe in the hotel at all times. Went to La Mariscal for a few hours and really not for me (just bars, clubs, travel agents and restaurants) so if you want a decently priced hotel in an interesting area this is a good choice.

This unassuming hostel was a pleasant surprise. Its staff, though very informal, were very welcoming and interested in making our stay a pleasant one. Rooms were very, very clean and simple. The location was excellent: close to major museums and other city venues, many at a walking distance.

Small hotel built around a planted garden courtyard. Could use a little repainting, but very colourful decor with local paintings everywhere, and something new to look at in every corner. Facilities are basic and the furniture unpolished, but the bed was comfortable and the location right in the middle of the historic centre cannot be surpassed. Fabulous views from my bedroom window on the second floor (third floor for the Americans). I had asked the hotel by email to provide a pick-up service from the airport (they charge $30 for this), but nobody had a card with my name when I arrived. There is a HATS shuttle service to hotels in the airport foyer that takes you to the door, and they charged me only $25, so it worked out okay. Each time I emailed the hotel, a different employee replied, so I think there is a communication issue in this small, family-owned business.

This is a lovely hostel! The accommodations are perfect particularly for a one or two night stay. The owner is a delightful woman. She was very helpful in all aspects. My only complaint is that it was noisy while I was trying to sleep. However it was great to be so close to restaurants and the historic district.

Great and helpfull staff! with lots of knowledge of Quito and the surrounding Andean highland pueblos and areas

This was a fun place to stay. It definitely had a lot of culture to it. The shower was the best we stayed in on our trip to Ecuador. The temperature and pressure stayed the same the whole time. My only complaint was with some of the staff. While checking in, they kept pushing us to the side to help new customers who entered. After checking out, we were waiting for a cab for about an hour. Initially they said we could sit in the lobby to wait, but they were all talking to each other about how unhappy they were that we were waiting (I don't think they realized we spoke spanish and could understand them).

None of the staffs speaks English, and I don't speak Spanish. Difficult to get things around due to communication problem.