The Backpacker Hostal
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Children
- Family friendly
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 4 Standard Twin room
- 2 guests
- twin beds
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
- tv
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1 / 5 Standard Triple room
- 3 guests
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
- tv
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1 / 3 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
- tv
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1 / 3 Standard Quadruple room with garden view
- 4 guests
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
- tv
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Sarah W.
There’s a nice plant-filled courtyard, and the staff were friendly. It’s very clean and just steps from downtown. This felt more like a hotel than a hostel for hanging out, with private rooms only, but I had a good experience overall. Breakfast was included and pretty decent, with fruit, eggs, bread, coffee, and juice.

David M.
There were lots of roadblocks during the insurrection, and restaurants weren’t open. Even so, the owner went out of his way to make me supper. The location is good, and the parking felt pretty secure. Hot water and good wifi too.
Katya S.
For $12, I thought this was a great deal. I travel a lot, and this was the first backpacker hostal I’d stayed at with a big bed and the bathroom in the room. The staff were super friendly, and the hotel is a good choice if you’re visiting the centrum or this beautiful city. I agree that people can’t expect breakfast and lots of kitchen staff for 12 dollars. If you want something extremely luxury, pay 80$ a night. My whole group, including my friends from Germany, were very pleased. Thank you, see you again soon.
Klaus R.
There’s a small kitchen for cooking, the WiFi is good, and it’s clean and close to the town centre. A single person pays 12$. Just keep in mind this isn’t really a backpacker hostel, since there are no dorm beds, only private bedrooms.
Jordan A.
This was my first negative review. The electric shower was faulty, with wires burning. When I mentioned it, the staff said they already knew. They hadn’t warned me, and had tried to “bodge” it with tape, which felt dangerous. I asked for a refund and they declined.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
9 available- 24 Hour Reception
- Smoke Free Property
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Laundry
- Transfer services
- Tour assistance
- Garage
- Family/Kid Friendly
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Meals
1 available- Common kitchen
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
2 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Family room
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
568 m 7 min walk
777 m 10 min walk
248 m 3 min walk
26 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- Torreón248 m 3 min walk
- Central Bank Museum - Ibarra291 m 4 min walk
- Pedro Moncayo Park305 m 4 min walk
- Stone Chapetona397 m 5 min walk
- Estación del tren de Ibarra740 m 9 min walk
Restaurants
20- Fuuss Burguer26 m 1 min walk
- Caffe Y Te60 m 1 min walk
- Secos de Chivo Dona Esperancita73 m 1 min walk
- Espresso and Eats81 m 1 min walk
- Casa De Troya90 m 1 min walk
Transit
20- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Antonio José de SucreAirport59.3 km
- Bus para LagunaBus568 m 7 min walk
- Flota ImbaburaBus756 m 9 min walk
- IbarraTrain777 m 10 min walk
- Rafael Larrea Andrade y Bartolome GarciaBus935 m 12 min walk

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