The Oriente
Some 75km south of Coca you’ll find Shiripuno Lodge, one of the few lodges within Yasuní National Park. It’s a simple place with no electricity, deep in…
Must-see hotels in Ecuador
Cuenca
Steep stairs at the rather singular Morenica del Rosario wind up around a series of sizable, well-furnished, occasionally dingy rooms, evoking images of…
Otavalo
This former textile workshop is so huge it has two courtyards, as well as a restaurant (La Tulpa) overlooking teeming Calle Bolívar. Neat rooms have flat…
The Oriente
Rooms are clean, the shared kitchen is spotless, showers are hot and wi-fi is strong – but the big draw of Baeza's best-value digs is Rodrigo himself,…
Baños
This art lover’s paradise houses one of the town’s best galley/museum ($2 nonguests) and has a large open-air common room with art, antiques, a cozy…
Puyo
This walled, Tyrolean outpost looks something like the set from Heidi, making for weird but OK bedding-down in central Puyo. The somewhat overpriced rooms…
Montañita
One of the anchors of the busiest intersection in town, you can't beat this location for this price. Casa Blanca is in the center of the action, with…
Central Highlands
This good-vibes place has everything a top-notch hostel should: common areas to swap tales, a kitchen, free internet, book exchange, clean rooms and…
North Coast & Lowlands
Right on the beach you’ll find this decidedly rustic and rather higgledy-piggledy structure perfect for beach bums. The funky, fan-cooled bamboo rooms…
Quito
Perched high above Guápulo, this top-end place has attractive, modern rooms with luxury fabrics, huge windows and decent amenities (sauna, fitness center,…
South Coast
On the beach about a 10-minute walk north of the pier, Las Tórtolas has pleasant wood cabins with brightly colored soft furnishings and natural wood…
North Coast & Lowlands
Neat, clean and with colorful bedspreads, this newish Chilean-run hostel survived the 2016 earthquake with only a few raised floor tiles. It's at the…
North Coast & Lowlands
Set on a secluded cove with just a sliver of beach, this remote lodge has thatched-roof adobe cabañas with large living areas that can sleep the whole…
Alausí
Just 300m uphill from the train station, this 120-year-old family home has beautiful wooden beams and even better views. Much of the furniture is original…
North Coast & Lowlands
Near the heart of all the nightlife, Manakin is a converted one-story house with a pleasant laid-back vibe. Narrow, well-ordered rooms are nicely…
North Coast & Lowlands
Overlooking a drab soccer pitch, two blocks from the ocean, this guesthouse is a nice option away from the madding crowd. Rooms have bamboo beds, hardwood…
Quito
One of Quito’s finest hotels, the Plaza Grande offers 15 gorgeously decorated rooms (all suites) with carved-wood details, chandeliers and marble…
North Coast & Lowlands
This small but upscale hillside hotel offers pleasantly furnished deluxe rooms and two-bedroom cabins, some with balconies looking out to sea. Outside you…
Papallacta
This is the best midrange option in Papallacta. Warm (fireplaces) and charming (all rooms have huge stone bathtubs you can fill with thermal spring water)…
The Galápagos Islands
One of the best-value budget options (cash-only) is this friendly family-run place a few blocks behind Poza Salinas and west of the intersection of…
Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)
A half-block off the malecón, the friendly León Dormido has clean rooms with a cheery yellow color scheme and tile floors. Most have windows facing onto…
The Oriente
Run by a local indigenous family who also grow cacao, this peaceful lodge on the south side of the Río Napo makes for a quiet retreat outside of town…
Quito
This delightful 18-room guesthouse is set in a converted colonial mansion sprinkled with colorful paintings and stained-glass windows. Rooms are even…
Cuenca
Hanging over the high cliffs of El Barranco, this colonial abode has comfortable rooms, four of which have river-facing terraces. The cafeteria – all bare…
North Coast & Lowlands
If Mompiche had a five-star hotel, we suppose this would be it. With air-con, wi-fi, cable TV and even a small, clean swimming pool, you might not feel…
Lago Agrio
Hands down the best, friendliest place in town: popular with oil industry travelers. Average-sized rooms are spotless, anonymous and business-style, with…
Tena
The swishest spot in town is on the large side by local standards. Rooms are spacious with good bathrooms, TV and writing tables in most, and surround a…
Quito
This charming 10-room guesthouse receives high marks for its friendly service, cozy sitting rooms (where you can sit fireside and enjoy a glass of wine or…
Papallacta
This 10-room hostal sits just meters from the Termas de Papallacta, but is a fraction of what you would pay to stay within the spa confines. It’s chilly…
The Quilotoa Loop
Located right across from the lake viewpoint, bright and welcoming Hostal Chukirawa is one of Quilotoa's more appealing accommodations. Rooms are arranged…
Cuenca
In this pretty, colonial-style hostal, 16 comfortable, wood-floored rooms with modern bathrooms surround a peaceful inner courtyard complete with gurgling…
Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)
It’s a long (1km) uphill trudge to this small walled-off complex overlooking town. If that isn’t a problem, Pimampiro’s spacious villa-style cabins with…
Baños
This comfortable inn situated around a pretty interior garden with plenty of hangout areas offers a quiet retreat. The staff here are friendly, and the…
Central Highlands
A good option for discerning travelers, the rooms here are welcoming and clean – though slightly dated save for the flat-screen TVs (some rooms don't even…
The Oriente
The older, most pleasant rooms surround the small pool in the garden out back at this long-term city-center favorite, even though they face the common…
Quito
The stylish Anahi brings high-end design to the Mariscal, with sun-drenched, artwork-filled suites (some with balconies) and high-end fittings. Stone…
Loja
A small step down in class from the Grand Victoria but a step up from everything else, the Zamorano is the business choice – smart and slick and…
Guayaquil
This massive sparkling complex includes several restaurants, shops, a pool, a gym and a casino. It's one of the most luxurious choices in the city. It's…
The Oriente
Sacha Sisa Lodge, run by Tena guide Juan Garces, sits on a river cliff – aside from the great views, it is also mercifully fresh and mosquito-free. Guests…
Vilcabamba
Call it adobe chic. Each of the meticulous rooms at French-owned Rendez-Vous has its own little terrace that looks out onto a calm, feng-shui interior…
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