FAQ

The earliest check-in is 8.00 am and latest is 11.00 pm as we do not have 24 hr reception (we do make exceptions for late arrivals for more than a 2 nights stay for groups of three or more but this needs to confirmed BEFORE booking so we can organise someone to wait for you.) Only late check-ins confirmed by us in advance are admitted. If arriving late at the airport we can arrange a pick up to the hostel.

Yes

Yes. We are located on the northern edge of the Historical Centre. We recommend taking taxis in the evenings after 9:00 pm no matter where you travel in Quito and to travel as a couple or group. You will feel safe walking around the “old town” during the day and in the early evenings as there are hundreds of people near the La Ronda area. There are police on almost every corner. The area around the hostel is busy during the day and very quiet at night as we are a few blocks away from the shops, cafes and bright lights.

Hostel Revolution is on a one way street that gets a reasonable amount of car traffic. We do get some noise from the street but generally the area is quiet after 10:00 pm. No matter where you go in Ecuador you will hear some dogs barking at night. If you are a very light sleeper you might try ear plugs.

The new airport is about a 45-50 minute taxi ride from the Hostel. We can arrange a taxi pick up for you from your terminal at the standard rate of $26 direct to the hostel. The alternative is to take the Airport bus ($8.00) to the old Airport terminal and then take a taxi to the Hostel. You can also use the city bus .25 cents to get to the old town and then taxi a short $2-$3.00 taxi ride to the hostel.

We do not allow smoking in the rooms or anywhere inside the hostel. However you can smoke on the roof-top terrace. Our hostel is equipped with smoke alarms and we take customer safety seriously!

Lots. This is why we suggest staying with us. We are close to everything.

Basilica – climb the towers! 10 minutes walk

Itchimbia Park – best views! 10 minute walk uphill

Plaza Grande – 15 minute walk

Plaza Santo Domingo – 15 minute walk, Plaza San Francisco – 20 minute walk

La Ronda – is one of Quitos oldest streets, restored with galleries, cafes & live music – 20 min walk

Central Market – try local dishes and seafood, cheap! 10 minute walk

La Mariscal-Plaza Foch- International foods, discos, bars, travel agencies. 20 minute walk

Parque el Ejido – 10 minute walk

Mercado Artesanal – 15 minute walk

Trolley, Metro, Ecovia buses – 5 minute walk these are the three main bus lines. Only .25 cents.
The Historical Center contains Quito´s greatest attractions – old Spanish colonial houses, beautiful streets and plazas, museums, churches and monuments. There are also many cheap restaurants, cafes and markets. Walking through parts of the historical center is like stepping back in time. Declared a world heritage city by UNESCO, Historical Quito has been reinvigorated since restoration started in the last several years. As part of the makeover, many buildings and streets have been restored, tourist infrastructure improved and police presence increased. Today the area has much more to offer the visitor and locals alike. The restoration process is still underway with new projects being completed all the time.