AlterNative Hostels
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: AlterNative Hostels in Cuenca offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy amenities such as a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves international and Latin American cuisines with vegetarian options. Brunch and high tea are available, complemented by a coffee shop and tour desk. Convenient Location: Located 1.2 mi from Mariscal Lamar International Airport, the hostel is near attractions like Pumapungo Museum (steps away) and Tomebamba River (13-minute walk). Guests appreciate the kitchen, room cleanliness, and friendly host.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Myles
Canada“Nice building and very clean. Great kitchen for cooking and a lovely cafe attached. Very safe neighborhood and close walking distance to both the old part of the city and the newer area.” - Sharon
United States“Wonderful staff, very helpful and communicative. Good kitchen.” 
Bethanne
New Zealand“Very nice, comfortable hostel. Short walk to the old town. Very friendly and helpful staff.”- Mariala United States“it was super clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful and friendly.”
- Steven United States“This is the third time I have stayed at Alternate Hostel. The last time I stayed for six months. It's my favorite place to stay when I'm in Cuenca.”
- Andrea
Indonesia“Quiet, clean, good location, awesome social areas, good attention and delicious breakfast. Recommended 100% 👌🏻” - Jina
South Korea“Very friendly and cool staffs and host, clean room and bathrooms! The kitchen was big and there were enough appliances. I really liked the breakfast and coffee at the cafe. They let me sleep on the sofa because I arrived so early with the night...” - Christi United States“We loved our stay here. We initially booked 3 nights and stayed for 6 total. the hostal was very comfortable, super low-key and in a fantastic location, just outside the main tourist area but e very easy walk. Highly recommend!”
- Grace
United Kingdom“We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful bright building. Good areas to relax. Communal bathrooms cleaned multiple times per day. Good kitchen. Laundry service. Great cafe next door. Can walk to historic centre in 15 mins. 20 mins walk to bus...” - Matthias
Switzerland“very comfortable - especially the tv area, everything is new and clean. showers are great in terms of water pressure.”
Area info
Restaurants
- El Macario Café Cantina
- CuisineInternational • Latin American
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
As soon as you confirm your reservation, please check your email since we will be sending you important information for your arrival.
Please inform AlterNative Hostels of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
