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Ricardo Zurita Carrillo y Ambato, 180250 Baños, Ecuador – Great location - show map
Best place to be at, Rolando the chef is a great great cook. Staff are always helpful with anything you need. Rooms are clean, comfortable with hot showers. Great environment with views of the mountains and location is perfect to get around the city.

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Featuring a fully equipped common kitchen and game room, Backpackers Los Pinos offers a restaurant, BBQ facilities and a garden in Baños. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast are included. The thermal baths are 984 feet away. Backpackers Los Pinos has rooms with private bathrooms and balconies, and dormitories with shared bathroom facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. The restaurant serves international dishes and free Caipirinhas are offered on Saturdays. Laundry services and massage sessions are available upon request. The bus and train station are 2953 feet away and Quito city and airport are a 3-hour drive away. Free private parking is possible on site.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Great Hostels has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 15, 2012- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Good Breakfast

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- Jason
United States of America
“Best place to be at, Rolando the chef is a great great cook. Staff are always helpful with anything you need. Rooms are clean, comfortable with hot showers. Great environment with views of the mountains and location is perfect to get around the city.” - Silvia
Denmark
“The location was perfect. The room had a good size with lockers and own bathroom with warm water. It was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good, incl. free tea/coffe/juice/water. The hostel offers a lot of activities which we booked. The...” - Peri
United States of America
“Sebastian was awesome arranging activities for us. He really made us feel safe.” - Elias
Austria
“It's really well decorated and looks just like in the pictures. Breakfast was good. The location was pretty good, center is very close and you can also walk there from the bus terminal. They had lots of cakes and other things available at the bar....” - Nadav
Israel
“Common area is comfy and big Rooms with ensuite Lots of recommendations and help around town Nice breakfast” - Erin
United States of America
“Fun areas to hangout and the people staying were awesome.” - Michaella
Brazil
“Breakfast was delicious. The hostel connected me with someone to help me figure out what activities to do in Baños. The community is excellent, and people are really friendly. Access to free drinking water to fill up your bottle. Wifi was good....” - Nick
United States of America
“lots of good people looking to have a good time. the recreation room/bar was well kept with lots of food/drink options. the location is close to town. the people working there are very attentive and accommodating. it was a great place to stay and...” - Matthew
United States of America
“Fantastic breakfast included, nice place to meet other travelers, good price, fire pit, decent wifi.” - Fulvio
Italy
“Our room was very nice, cozy, and spacious, The bed was super comfortable. Good hot shower. Possibility to organize tours and activities at the hostel. We rented two bicycles and had a good experience for a fair price. Breakfast was okay.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Are sheets and towels included?
Hi, yes it´s included, and soap too!Answered on 22 September 2019Do you offer luggage storage?
yes, we have it, and it´s Free!Answered on 22 September 2019Do you provide or recommend some tours ? I'm interested doing some mountains hiking. Thanks
Hello: We can help you with information and arrangements with agencies for all types of tours. We will wait for you.Answered on 31 March 2022Is it quiet at night?
DependeAnswered on 16 August 2019Hi there! I am currently staying at the selina hostel and wondering if your bar/pool table area is open to people who are not staying at your hostel?
HEY HOW IS IT GOING WE HAVE A OPEN BAR POLICY OPEN TO ANYONE OUTSIDE THE HOSTEL UNTIL A CERTAIN TIME, SO COME ON OVER AND HAVE A BEER PLAY SOME POOL, ..Answered on 2 June 2022Do I need a lock for the lockers?
Yes, you need your own lockAnswered on 22 September 2019- Still looking?
Area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Great Hostels Foods & Drinks
- CuisinePizza • Latin American
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Great HostelsGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Kitchenette
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Bar crawls
- Nightclub/DJ
- HikingAdditional charge
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Parking garage
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Adults only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 48 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Great Hostels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Great Hostels
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Great Hostels is 2,150 feet from the center of Baños. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Great Hostels has 1 restaurant:
- Great Hostels Foods & Drinks
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Great Hostels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Bar crawls
- Happy hour
- Nightclub/DJ
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Movie nights
- Bike tours
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Guests staying at Great Hostels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
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Check-in at Great Hostels is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at Great Hostels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.