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.
Wanderbus offers two established pick-up points in the tourist areas, either at The Blue House Hostel near Plaza Foch or Zular Coffee
In Baños, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Montañita, Manta and Santo Domingo 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, Montañita, Manta and Santo Domingo. 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
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 6:15 am until about 6:45 am. Log in to Your Account to confirm the pick-up time at your specific accommodation.
Quito
Hotels and Hostels in Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi National Park has 2 entrances: North and South. All hotels and hostels located in this area are outside of the National Park (except Tambopaxi, which is near the North Entrance).
Hotels and Hostels in Quilotoa
There are many hotels and hostels 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.
Hotels and Hostels in Baños de Agua Santa
Baños is the adventure capital of Ecuador. It is a very small town, and everything is in walking distance.
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.
| Accommodation | Price |
| Community Hostel Alausi | $/$$ |
| Hotel Europa | $$ |
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 |
| Hostal Posada del Ángel | $$$ |
| Del Parque Hotel & Suites | $$$ |
| Hotel Victoria | $$$ |
| Hotel Casa San Rafael | $$$ |
| ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional | $$$ |
| Four Points by Sheraton | $$$ |
| Nass Pinar del Lago | $$$ |
| Cruz del Vado | $$$ |
| Pepe’s House | $$ |
| Selina Cuenca | $/$$ |
| Hostal Latina | $/$$ |
Hotels and Hostels in Guayaquil
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador with tons of places to stay. Here are our top recommendations for hotels and hostels here, we also recommended to take a taxi if you’re traveling anywhere in this city.
| Accommodation | Price |
| Hotel Rio Guayas | $$$ |
| The Holiday Inn Guayaquil | $$$ |
| Radisson Hotel Guayaquil | $$$ |
| Ibis Styles Malecón Guayaquil | $$$ |
| Hello! Las Peñas Siglo XXl | $$$ |
| Manso Boutique Guest House | $$$ |
| The Park | $$ |
| Grand Hotel Guayaquil | $$ |
Hotels and Hostels in Montañita
Montañita is a small party town located on the beach. If you want to hit the party scene look for a hostel or hotel in the heart of the town, if not, there are many beautiful hotels and hostels located a little farther away in quieter areas where you can get a restful sleep.
| Accommodation | Price |
| Nativa Bambu Ecolodge | $$$ |
| Dharma Beach | $$$ |
| Kundalini | $$ |
| Selina Montañita | $/$$ |
| Esperanto B&B Backpacker Surf Hostel | $ |
Hotels and Hostels in Ayampe
Ayampe is a very small relaxing beach town. Here you’ll find a few hotels and hotels all within walking distance of everything!
| Accommodation | Price |
| Ayampe Guest House | $$$ |
| Vistamar Guest House | $$ |
| Ganso & Búho | $$ |
| Spondylus Lodge | $$ |
| La Buena Vida Hotel | $$ |
| Las Cabañas La Tortuga | $$ |
Hotels and Hostels in Manta
Manta is the first tourist, maritime and fishing port of Ecuador, where dozens of cruise ships arrive every year. It has great export and import activity.
| Accommodation | Price |
| Manta Host | $$$ |
| Hotel Los Almendros | $$$ |
| Hotel Balandra | $$$ |
| Wyndham Manta | $$$ |
| Manta Airport Hotel | $$ |
| Hotel Voyaqger Manta | $$ |
Hotels and Hostels in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is a true jewel of the country where the Tsáchila Nationality is located, which has a long tradition and customs that are maintained as a unique way of life. Over time the ancestral practices have attracted people from all over the world.
| Accommodation | Price |
| Awakenings Comunidad | $$ |
| Embassy Santo Domingo | $$ |
| Hotel Zaracay | $$ |
| Golden Vista Hotel | $$ |
Hotels and Hostels in Mindo
Mindo is a small town surrounded in beautiful Mindo-Nambillo cloud forest and is home to hundreds of species of birds.
| Accommodation | Price |
| Séptimo Paraiso | $$$ |
| Sacahatamia | $$$ |
| Sisakuna Lodge | $$ |
| Mindo Lago | $$ |
| Terrabambú Lodge | $$ |
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 |
| El Jardín | $$$ |
| Flor de Canela | $$$ |
| Hostal Las Palmas | $$ |
| Orkidea Lodge | $$ |
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 |
| Galapagos Cottages | $$$ |
| IKALA Galágos Hotel | $$$ |
| Angermeyer Waterfront Inn | $$$ |
| Casa Edén Galápagos | $$ |
| Galápagos Dreams | $$ |
| White house | $$ |
San Cristóbal
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 |
| Galápagos Sunset Hotel | $$$ |
| Hotel Casa Opuntia Galápagos | $$$ |
| Hotel Indigo Galapagos, an IHG Hotel | $$$ |
| Hotel Islas Galápagos | $$ |
| Hotel Algarrobos | $$ |
| Arena Blanca | $$ |
