CASA VIEJA del Centro Historico

My 2nd, great value, stay at Casa Vieja was marred by a bout of flu and I barely left my room for a few days. I actually extended my stay by a week. Jenny and her boys were kind and attentive and nursed me back to health. Jenny makes some great soups! Hot showers, a well equipped kitchen, good WiFi and a great bed all contributed to another comfortable stay at Casa Vieja. The house has a quirky, traditional feel, which I find appealing and the location is great for access to shops, restaurants, transport links and of course, the historic centre. The C1 bus stop for the airport (via terminal carcelén) is only a 5 minute walk away and a Tuti supermarket about 10 mins. (Out the house, turn left and down the steps). The area is perfectly safe. Itchimbia Parque is close and worth a visit for some great views of the city and has a good jogging path (1.8km circuit). Would I stay here again? I could quite happily live at Casa Vieja. 🙂 Thanks for looking after me guys.

I didn't like being ill. 🤧🤒

Staying with Jenny was one of the best decisions I could’ve made on my trip to Ecuador. I did a homestay wanting to practice my Spanish and left with a friend! Jenny is so kind hearted and I loved the moments we shared together, and it was super helpful to have her recommendations for trusted taxis and services. She also kindly prepared breakfasts and teas for me (although I was not expecting them!) which really helped for some early morning and late night arrivals. Cannot recommend her enough! I’ll miss her!

Jenny and her family are extremely welcoming. This is a genuine home stay with an amazing host which is quite rare. I spent 4 nights doing all the touristy things in Quito and easily the highlight was meeting Jenny and her family. Also great value for money.

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Some hosts and staff are helpful and polite because reviews matter but Jenny is a genuinely kind and thoughtful person. Her sons are polite and respecful. I felt immediately very welcome at Casa Vieja. Best WiFi I have had in South America, no issues at all. Hot shower too (turn on at switch next to shower and turn off after use). Towel provided. Jenny offered me a couple of local snacks to try. Cheese and figs, who knew? Tasty. Kitchen is well equipped and although it is shared with the family this was never an issue. I don't know whether it was by design or coincidence but when I used it I had it to myself. I suspect Jenny vacates it for a couple of hours in the evening. Itchimbia Park is close (15 mins walk) and is worth a visit for great views of the city and mountains. It has a good running/ walking track and I recommend walking around it if you have time. (about 1.5km). Casa Vieja is at the bottom of a closed street and very quiet. The house does require some maintenance and decorating but for me it just added to the character and doesn't affect your comfortability. My room and the kitchen were Immaculately clean. Short walk (10 mins) on safe streets to the historic centre with a couple of good restaurants and plenty of street food even closer. There is a communal lounge and a small but pleasant terrace. I will be going back to the house as my Quilota, Pichincha and Cotopaxi treks were rained off. Safe travels.

The rain and hail stones!! Not a lot Casa Vieja could do about that though!!

Jenny is absolutely amazing! She makes this place. She is a very friendly host, who welcomed us with tea and biscuits. She joined us for a local restaurant for dinner and made us dessert of figs and cheese. There are also fruit and sweets in the room. The house belongs to her family, and is a very old traditional house within an internal courtyard. This allows for a very warm and friendly atmosphere. Beds were comfortable, there was free filtered water, and the bathroom was large.

The house is very old and dated, and could do with some renovation, but this did not detract from the comfort. We struggled with hot water during our stay.

Homestay with loving and caring host Jenny and her 3 boys and grandpa. Facilities are dated but works well. I enjoyed music in the hall and Jenny made pure vegetarian local dishes which was a treat. Area is safe and close to center with access to 🚎 and busses.

It's a 200 years old house demanding regular maintenance which has been very slow.

Jenny was super welcoming and flexible with check-in. I was very tired when I arrived and she made me a tea which was very sweet. I ended up having a room all to myself which was a lovely surprise. A really comfortable stay overall!

I really had a good experience in casa vieja. the place is lovely and Jenny is so nice. I was a bit sick when I arrived and Jenny took care of me. I really recommend this place. the location is very good, facilities are clean and good and beds are confortable.

The location was good. Jenny is a fantastic host. Good wifi. Very interesting historic building and amazing value for money. The first quiet night i have had in weeks. I would hapily go back

There was nothing not to like