Hostel Overview
Located in the La Tola section of Old Town Quito, Community Hostel is a mere five blocks away from La Plaza Grande, the heart of Colonial Quito’s historic churches, architecture, and sightseeing. We are nestled in an active neighborhood among local wood workers, family businesses, a bustling Ecuadorian local marketplace, private shops, etc. We are a ten-minute walk from two beautiful parks, El Alameda and El Itchimbia, which offer unparalleled views of Quito, beautiful outdoor walking trails, rowboats on the stream, and the famous glass house of Itchimbia. A quick five-minute cab ride away is La Plaza Foch, the busy and active tourist district of New Town Quito ample with restaurants, bars, clubs, and nightlife to satisfy all your partying needs. To relax from your busy night of partying, take a ten-minute cab ride to El Teleferico, where you can take the cable car to see the view of Quito from over 4000m.
Located in the La Tola section of Old Town Quito, Community Hostel is a mere five blocks away from La Plaza Grande, the heart of Colonial Quito’s historic churches, architecture, and sightseeing. We are nestled in an active neighborhood among local wood workers, family businesses, a bustling Ecuadorian local marketplace, private shops, etc. We are a ten-minute walk from two beautiful parks, El Alameda and El Itchimbia, which offer unparalleled views of Quito, beautiful outdoor walking trails, rowboats on the stream, and the famous glass house of Itchimbia. A quick five-minute cab ride away is La Plaza Foch, the busy and active tourist district of New Town Quito ample with restaurants, bars, clubs, and nightlife to satisfy all your partying needs. To relax from your busy night of partying, take a ten-minute cab ride to El Teleferico, where you can take the cable car to see the view of Quito from over 4000m.
We offer several styles of accommodation to fulfill the needs of every traveler, including dormitory and private rooms. Our beds are the most comfortable in Quito, handmade by a local artisan carpenter. Sip on some complimentary tea or coffee from one of our two seated balconies and take in the beauty of an Ecuadorian sunrise or sunset while overlooking the city. Each traveler is provided a large, lockable personal storage drawer underneath your bed to store your items, and rooms are cleaned daily. We offer complementary laptops, fully loaded with Skype and internet access, and free WiFi within the hostel so that you can quickly and easily keep in touch with your families and loved ones. If you’re hungry you can help yourself to our fully equipped communal kitchen, or take a walk down the road to one of the many local cafes and shops. We also offer communal dinners and breakfasts provided by our foodie staff.
There’s never a dull moment here at Community Hostel. If you’re looking for something to do, join us for one of our many social nights hosted at the hostel. Show off your moves in our free salsa classes, enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks at Happy Hour and get to know everyone around the table at our communal dinners. Come stay with us at Community Hostel! With so many things to see and do, we guarantee you the best experience on the equator!
There’s never a dull moment here at Community Hostel. If you’re looking for something to do, join us for one of our many social nights hosted at the hostel. Show off your favorite recipe in a potluck dinner, cozy up for a movie night, or jam out with us in one of our open mics. Come stay with us at Community Hostel! With so many things to see and do, we guarantee you the best experience on the equator!