We’ve traveled the entire country looking for the best places for you to stay! Here you will find the list of our recommended hotels and hostels in Ecuador. BONUS: We also offer hotel and hostel pick up from all the listed places in Quito.
The Wanderbus offers hotel and hostel pick up only in Quito since the city is very large. If you’re staying in another accommodation (AirBnB, friend’s house, another hotel or hostel, etc.) you will have to meet at one of our set pick-up points in touristic areas, at either The Blue House Hostel near Plaza Foch or Plaza Belmonte.
In Baños, Cuenca and Montañita we only offer set pick up points from the main touristic areas. Due to the logistics of some streets or neighborhoods, as well as the small size of these other cities, we are not able to pick up everyone from their individual hostels or hotels in Baños, Cuenca and Montañita. You can use our planning guide to see where the pick up points will be so you can plan your trip accordingly.
What is the difference between a hotel and a hostel in Ecuador?
In Hostels you can find dorms (shared rooms with space for 4 or more people), as well as private rooms that are available. Hostels are also more focused on community, so you will usually find daily planned activities as well as a common area and shared spaces.
In hotels you will only find private rooms. Hotels are more focused on resting, privacy, and personalized service.
Hotel and Hostel Recommendations when traveling to Ecuador
Hotels and Hostels in Quito
(we offer pick ups in all the places listed in Quito)
Quito is the capital city of Ecuador. It’s a big city with plenty of personality and lots of culture. Most hotels and hostels in Quito are located in two tourist neighborhoods — La Mariscal and the Old Town — where you can also find lots of things to do. The Blue House Hostel is one of two permanent Wanderbus pick up points in Quito.
Pick-ups start at around 5.30 am until about 6.30 am. Log in to Your Account to confirm the pick-up time at your specific accommodation.
La Mariscal and Northern Quito
Old Town Quito
Hotels and Hostels in Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi National Park has 2 entrances: North and South. The Wanderbus Pick up is at the South Entrance. All hotels and hostels located in this area are outside of the National Park (except Tambopaxi, which is near the North Entrance). You can take a short and cheap taxi ride to/from the hostels and hotels located near to the South Entrance. If you are staying in a place near the North Entrance, you’ll need to take a taxi or pick-up truck for about 45 minutes to/from the South Entrance for around $20. If you are staying in or around the town of Machachi, a taxi to the South Entrance takes about 30 minutes and will cost around $8.
| Town | Accommodation | Price Range |
| North side of Machachi | Secret Garden Cotopaxi | $33-$145 |
| North side of Machachi | Hacienda Porvenir | $23-$245 |
| Machachi | Hotel Casa Sakiwa | $20-$50 |
| Machachi | Chilcabamba Lodge | $60-$196 |
| Near the south entrance of Cotopaxi | Cuello de Luna | $23-$124 |
| Near the south entrance of Cotopaxi | Hotel Rondador Cotopaxi | $17-$25 |
| Near the south entrance of Cotopaxi | Cuscungo Cotopaxi Hostel & Lodge | $10-$25 |
| Near the south entrance of Cotopaxi | Tambopaxi | $25-$312 |
Hotels and Hostels in Quilotoa
There are many hotels and hotels that will give you access to Quilotoa and the Quilotoa Loop. There are a few located right next to the crater in the town of Quilotoa but there are also more hotels and hotels located in neighboring towns, where you will have to take a taxi to the Wanderbus pick up point.
| Town | Accommodation | Price Range | Distance to pick up point |
| Quilotoa | Runa Wasi Quilotoa | $25-$90 | 5min walking |
| Quilotoa | Hosteria Alpaka Quilotoa | $18-$105 | 4min walking |
| Chugchilan | The Black Sheep Inn | $35-$100 | 30min by car |
| Chugchilan | Vaquero Hostel | $20-$70 | 30min by car |
| Chugchilan | Hostal Cloud Forest | $18-$110 | 30min by car |
| Isinlivi | Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge | $22-$155 | 1h 35min by car |
| Isinlivi | Hostal Taita Cristobal | $17-$85 | 1h 35min by car |
| Sigchos | Hosteria San José de Sigchos | $77-$185 | 55min by car |
| Sigchos | Hostal Dinos by Hurvinek | $15-$70 | 1hour by car |
Hotels and Hostels in Baños
Baños is the adventure capital of Ecuador. It is a very small town, and everything is in walking distance (it usually takes between 5-10 minutes to get everywhere).
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Community Hostel | $10 – $30 | 5 min |
| Great Hostel Los Pinos | $9 – $58 | 5 min |
| Hostal Casa Real Spa | $35 -$125 | 5 min |
| Hostal La Casa Del Molino Blanco | $10 – $45.50 | 11 min |
| Posada Del Arte | $45 – $155 | 6 min |
| Hostal Princesa María | $9 – $35 | 7 min |
| Selina | $12 – $120 | 1 min |
| Hotel La Floresta | $100 – $120 | 6 min |
Hotels and Hostels in Alausi
Alausi is a town located in the Andes mountains and is famous for the Devil’s Nose Train. There are a few places to stay here and they are very close to the pick up point.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Community Hostel Alausi | $15-$90 | 2min |
| Hotel Europa | $65-$120 | 7min |
Hotels and Hostels in Cuenca
Cuenca is an easily-walkable medium sized city located in the south of Ecuador. It is very safe and most hotels and hostels are located in the historic center in the middle of the city.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Selina | $7 – $100 | 7 min |
| Pepe’s House | $17 – $90 | 8 min |
| Siena Hotel | $25 – $60 | 7 min |
| La Cigale | $9 – $50 | 6 min |
| Hostal Latina | $14 – $55 | 6 min |
| Casa San Rafael | $30 – $75 | 7 min |
Hotels and Hostels in Guayaquil
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador with tons of places to stay. Here are our top recommendations for hotels and hostels here, we also recommended to take a taxi if you’re traveling anywhere in this city.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Distance to pick up point |
| The Holiday Inn Guayaquil | $130-$230 | At the pick up point |
| Manso Boutique Guest House | $12-$70 | 20min by car |
| Dreamkapture Hostel | $8-$35 | 15min by car |
| Hostel Nucapacha | $16 | 20min by car |
| Nazu City Hostel | $16-$45 | 20min by car |
Hotels and Hostels in Montañita
Montañita is a small party town located on the beach. If you want to hit the party scene look for a hostel or hotel in the heart of the town, if not, there are many beautiful hotels and hostels located a little farther away in quieter areas where you can get a restful sleep.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Selina | $12 – $145 | 3 min |
| Kundalini | $15 – $175 | 3 min |
| Nativa Bambu Ecolodge | $95 – $105 | 1 min |
| Rocio Boutique Hotel | $45 – $170 | 12 min |
| Hidden House Hostel | $6 – $30 | 3 min |
| Cabañas Montañita | $15 – $170 | 3 min |
Hotels and Hostels in Ayampe
Ayampe is a very small relaxing beach town. Here you’ll find a few hotels and hotels all within walking distance of everything!
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Spondylus Lodge | $17 – $135 | 3 min |
| Finca Punta Ayampe | $55 – $130 | 10 min |
| La Buena Vida BB | $30 – $115 | 4 min |
| Hostal Los Orishas | $20 – $40 | 4 min |
| Vistamar Guesthouse | $40 – $75 | 3 min |
| Aloha Ayampe | $45 – $80 | 3 min |
| Las Cabañas de la Iguana | $20 – $50 | 4 min |
Hotels and Hostels in Puerto López
Puerto López is a beautiful coastal town with lots of great places to stay. You can easily walk to most places here but there are some locations that are a little farther away, where you can still walk but you can also take a taxi.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Hotel Piedra del Mar | $18 – $30 | At the pick up point |
| Hosteria Mandala | $60 – $170 | 15 min |
| Hosteria La Terraza | $60 – $120 | 19 min |
| Victor Hugo Hotel | $56 – $95 | 11 min |
| Hosteria Cabanas Itapoa | $21 – $135 | 7 min |
| Hostel Los Islotes Beach Front | $9 – $30 | 2 min |
| Monte Libano | $24 – $65 | 10 min |
Hotels and Hostels in Mindo
Mindo is a small town surrounded in beautiful Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest and is home to hundreds of species of birds. There are great places to stay and most of them are close to our pick up point.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Cinnamon House | $9 – $25 | 5 min |
| La Casa de Cecilia | $9 – $60 | 5 min |
| Cabañas Armonía y Jardín de Orquídeas | $25 – $145 | 5 min |
| Mindo Real | $27 – $35 | 5 min |
Hotels and Hostels in Puyo
Puyo is the capital of Paztaza province and is one of the best places to explore the amazon jungle, thanks to the biodiversity in culture and for being just 1 hour away from baños
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| El Jardín | $45 – $90 | 5 min |
| Hostal Las Palmas | $15 – $45 | 5 min |
| Hostería Turingia | $25 – $45 | 5 min |
| Hostería El Pigual | $35 – $80 | 5 min |
Hotels and Hostels in Galápagos
Santa Cruz
Puerto Ayora, the main settlement in Santa Cruz where most of the hotels are located, may seem like a busy town, but that doesn’t stop the pelicans, marine iguanas and white-tipped sharks from making their way around.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Capitan Max | $60 – $110 | 5 min |
| Hotel La Isla | $120 – $200 | 5 min |
| Hostal Vista al Mar | $25 – $50 | 5 min |
| Zurizadai | $25 – $50 | 5 min |
Isabela
With a minuscule human population of under 2,000, seahorse-shaped Isabela has a real laidback island vibe. Puerto Villamil, the largest settlement where most of the hotels and restaurants are based.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Cally | $60 – $110 | 5 min |
| The Wooden House | $60 – $110 | 5 min |
| Casita en la Playa | $90 – $170 | 5 min |
| Hotel La Jungla | $25 – $50 | 8 min |
San Cristobal
Formed when three or four volcanoes fused together, the eastern-most Galapagos island is full of weird and wonderful landscapes and ecosystems, with beautiful coral beaches and secret coves to explore.
| Accommodation | Price Range | Walking time to pick up point |
| Tongo Reef | $60 – $110 | 5 min |
| Zapaya | $60 – $110 | 5 min |
| Galapagos Sunset | $120 – $200 | 5 min |
| Dolphin House | $35 – $60 | 5 min |
| Hostal Gosen | $35 – $60 | 5 min |
