Blue House

24 hour reception. Great for an affordable, quick trip... not long stays. They accept cash only and the dorms are US$5. The place is small and cozy. There is an outdoor, covered patio with a workout machine, several seats and tables. There was a guy smoking there which was annoying because the smoke came through into the dorm room window. Inside there is a pool table, one small bathroom and then the dorm room and private rooms as well as the front desk. The dorm beds are really cozy. They have curtains, really warm blankets, a personal outlet and light as well. The room does get quite cold at night. I also didn't see a shower but I'm sure there is one. The surrounding area can feel and be quite unsafe, especially during the weekend when there are parties. There are stray dogs, homeless people defecating some blocks away, and then drunk people doing random things. I would recommend staying in another area but for a night, max two, this spot is ok.

Loved staying here - great vibe, kind team, comfy beds, nice music, perfect location and amazing value. Thanks for everything!

Think Bohemian. Scruffy. Edgy. This is a vibrant hostel that is inexpensive, friendly, and rough around the edges. This is a true backpackers crash pad with a public space with couches, tables and chairs, a pool table, and small library of books 📚 residents left behind. The neighborhood is safer than it may appear. It is jam packed with bars, discos, and restaurants that nearby university students inhabit. You will see drunk students, people living in the streets, dogs roaming about. If you are looking for luxury and the creature comforts, stay at an Airbnb in Iñaquito. This is a place for the young who stay up late and chat with strangers in broken Spanish and English. It is a place where you can get your shuttle to the Amazon jungle. If you are single, you may find a travel companion. This is a place for the young who are easy going, and for the frugal older travellers like me and my partner, who rather spend our money on good restaurants rather than fancy accommodations. It can get loud. Smokers congregate in the open patio. Some of the folks may look rough, but just say hola or Buenos Dias and you will find they are warm and friendly. They provide free luggage storage, and they offer a breakfast and laundry service for additional charges. There are also lots of cheap places where you can eat, mini-markets, and laundry facilities. It is well situated and is on a major express bus line. They provide a kitchen with a mishmash of cooking utensils and spices so you can save money by self-catering. They also provide unlimited filtered water 💦 We had a room with a private bath, balcony, queen size bed along with two bunks with privacy curtains. It would be great for a family with kids, but we used the bunk to lay out our many clothes (You need clothes for every season in Ecuador!) I liked this place. It was chill and well run although by looking at it, you may wonder what holds the place together. The answer is the hardworking and always helpful staff.

Very chill hostel! Really comfortable pod-style beds with charging ports and lights. Large lockers in the rooms. Free water and coffee. Small practical kitchen available to use. Comfortable common area with heating, pool table and exercise area. Laundry service for $1.50/kg Very friendly staff! Thanks Brandon and Anita :)

We felt really safe there. The staff speaks really good English and was super helpful. They helped us a lot when we needed directions and they helped us to book a bus to another city. The beds were comfortable, there even was a way to plug a phone next to every beds. Even if we were sharing a room, we had a lot of intimacy because of the curtains around the beds. The common area and the kitchen were perfect. The only reason I’m not giving five stars is because there was water falling from the ceiling in our room when it was raining. Other than that, we recommend because it’s safe, clean and the staff was friendly.

The people here are down to earth and the place has good energy. I felt safe and slept surprisingly well. Thank you! I will definitely come back, and recommend to others.

One of the nicer hostels that I’ve stayed in. Great, friendly and helpful staff. Very, very safe. Neighborhood is somewhat dicey at night.

This place is awesome! Extremely friendly and helpful staff; both reception and the cleaning ladies are amazing. They all also speak a bit of English if your Spanish isn't so great. Music playing most of the day (but not too loud which is great) to keep the vibe nice. The common area to hang out is a little small but the WiFi is good and the showers are hot. There's lots of outdoor seating which is really lovely. The breakfast is simple but nice (eggs, toast, and a big bowl of fruit). The location is fantastic for tourists. Would highly recommend.