First off, it's more of a restaurant, than it is a hostel. There's no reception desk, you check in at the restaurant bar. Dim lighting and bad 90's music sets the trendy ambiance of this overpriced, small portioned eatery. Unfortunately for those who are staying at this "hostel," the restaurant is really successful. So good luck tying to get some... more

Cuenca is a pleasant city, but pretty tame by most standards. If you happen to be here stay at El Cafecito. It truly has it's finger on the pulse of Cuenca. I actually lived in Cuenca for a year, teaching English, and whenever I felt lonely and homesick I would come here and meet really cools kids from all over... more

Stayed for two nights in one of the rooms next to the garden. There is no doubt that this hotel/hostal is one of the "in" places in Cuenca. The staff are friendly and food good, the nightclub starts early evening and continues till 3 or 4 in the morning. Music reverberates through all rooms all night then at 6am the... more

Lovely cafe with excellent vegetarian food, well-priced (try the wonderful pancakes...the best I've ever had, and I loved the te helado as well) and comfy rooms. We had a private double room with shared bath for $10 pp. I loved it and would stay there again. Conviently located, very hip crowd in the cafe at night (and they accepted me,... more

Great little place -- clean rooms, nice staff, and a great cafe. more