Quito
In a restored mansion near the heart of the Mariscal, Casa Foch has attractive rooms with high ceilings, polished wood floors, heavy wooden wardrobes and…
Must-see hotels in Ecuador
Reserva Biológica Jatun Sacha Cabins
The Oriente
Rustic cabins with shared bathrooms just up from the entrance to Reserva Biológica Jatun Sacha, on the Misahuallí–La Punta road. Serves healthy Ecuadorian…
Quito
If you want to stay in the heart of the action, Nü House offers a touch of modernism with local touches in a wood-and-glass building rising seven floors…
Baños
This French-owned hacienda-style hotel has big rooms with chimeneas (fireplaces) and lofts as well as smaller, more simple rooms. A large games room makes…
Guayaquil
This newish offering along the Malecón across from Cine Guayaquil, close to the nightlife in Santa Ana, is run by the same folks who have a pricier hotel…
Vilcabamba
Built around a tranquil interior garden filled with songbirds, this was a good budget bet, but following a takeover has gone downhill fast. Rooms are…
Otavalo
Don’t be put off by the faded sign and the Panamericana location: this charming place belies its uninviting exterior and has a range of vaguely alpine…
Guayaquil
Good-value Las Peñas has extremely spacious rooms with old TVs, minifridges, safes and hot-water showers. It's a short walk from the malecón and Avenida 9…
Montañita
Near the intersection of the two main roads in town, this clean hostel is a two-minute walk from the beach. White rooms have tiled floors, wooden…
South Coast
A block off the malecón, Francisco’s large rooms are ageing but clean, although some of the air-conditioners supply as much noise as cold air. Rooms are…
Central Highlands
Cotopaxi offers simple but spacious and comfortable rooms with TVs. Some rooms have large windows and pretty views of the central plaza, while some in…
Central Highlands
A study in contemporary eccentricity, this retrofitted boutique has themed floors that feature ultra-kitsch halograph pictures, odd sculptures and plenty…
The Quilotoa Loop
Located on the edge of town, about 200m toward the lake from the entrance to Quilotoa, the Hostería Alpaca has quiet rooms with woodburning stoves and a…
North Coast & Lowlands
This family-run joint has mighty clean rooms, a second-floor hammock chill area and a shared kitchen. Alas, only two rooms have ocean views. All rooms are…
North Coast & Lowlands
Buganvillas has clean-swept rooms with tile floors and cold-water showers. Some rooms catch more of an ocean breeze than others, so have a look before…
Quito
Offering a more standard hotel stay than other Old Town lodgings, rooms at the Real Audiencia have faux wood floors, soundproof glass and nice modern…
North Coast & Lowlands
With new modern suites replete with living areas, beachfront decks, air-con and flatscreen TVs (and a few cheaper worn-down cabins out back with wood…
North Coast & Lowlands
A functional hostal near the mall and the beach, with old fashioned curtains but some nice views of the beach. A mix of old and new, you'll find 1980's…
Baños
The small dorm rooms sleep just four (lowering the snore factor), and while they are a bit dark, they are nice and clean and have private bathrooms. The…
South Coast
Steps away from several bus companies, the 15 good-value rooms at the Saloah are quiet, if rather dark (owing to tiny windows and dim lighting). Each of…
North Coast & Lowlands
This is the best hotel in town, boasting spacious rooms with lots of creature comforts (as long as you don’t mind some truly awful art on the walls and…
Vilcabamba
This smart place is cocooned within extensive verdant grounds at the entrance to town. There's a restaurant, big pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and two…
Montañita
This small, quiet, friendly spot is right on the beach is at the northern end of town. Simple rooms have wood details and modern bathrooms; two have…
Central Highlands
This cheery place offers the best accommodations in the village. The bright rooms have fleece sheets and firm beds, and are arranged around a central,…
South Coast
If sea views aren’t a priority, the Marvento, only a block from the malecón, is an option. Everything from the polished marbled floors to the rustic…
North Coast & Lowlands
There’s not really any reason to stay in Santo Domingo, but if you get caught overnight, try this central spot. It has clean and spacious rooms with tile…
Central Highlands
This private, thatch-roofed refugio on the Collanes plain, used by hikers climbing El Altar, has the same owners as the Hacienda Releche. There is a…
Coca
Here you’ll find the cheapest acceptable bed in town, in neat, clean rooms with room-temperature water only. Don’t hit your head on the low ceiling in the…
Loja
With creaky wooden floors, saggy beds and somewhat cell-like rooms, Hotel Londres is as basic as they come, but it’s a tried-and-true travelers’ favorite,…
Hotel Presidente Internacional
Guayaquil
A traditionally outfitted doorman is a surprise in this worn-down part of the city; however, the nine-story Presidente is real value considering the…
The Oriente
This friendly hostal on the main plaza has simple rooms with fans, mosquito nets and private bathrooms with hot water. You’ll find espresso and a good…
Central Highlands
This centrally located budget alternative has high ceilings and original floors. There's a kitchen for preparing meals and plans to create a new games…
North Coast & Lowlands
Since our former island favorite (Donde Tito) didn't withstand the earthquake, this is a more-than-adequate back-up just across the estuary from Decameron…
Cuenca
With a colonial aesthetic and modern accoutrements, this midrange spot makes a comfortable base for exploring Cuenca. Rooms surround an attractive…
South Coast
Only two blocks from the beach, the Nevada has comfortable rooms with chintzy decor (some are bright; others are rather gloomy), cable TVs, and hot water…
The Oriente
A simple place with self-catering facilities and an incredible roof terrace where wheeling toucans often provide evening entertainment. Ask at Wildsumaco…
Guayaquil
This behemoth occupies prime real estate in the heart of the downtown shopping strip. The Soviet era-style hallways and basic rooms are clean but lack…
North Coast & Lowlands
This simple, straightforward place has kind staff and clean, spartan rooms that get a decent amount of light (there are windows in every room). It's a…
Central Highlands
This roadside restaurant near the Lagunas de Atillo sells local cheeses and tasty fresh trout. You can stay overnight here in a basic choza hut with bunks…
Montañita
This hideaway of handcrafted two-story thatch-roofed bungalows is set in a lush garden across a sandy pathway to the beach. The camp was being completely…
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