Get around
Walk! We are in walking distance of pretty much everything you could ever want to see in Quito!
Bus System
The local bus transportation system in Quito is quite fast, efficient and inexpensive. There are three main bus lines which travel along one of Quito’s three main North-South thoroughfares. These lines are Trole, Ecovia, and Metrobus. They travel on their own car-free lanes and run at 5 minute intervals from 06:00 until 22:00. The bus fare is $0.35.
Terminal Quitumbe is located in the south of Quito. To reach Hostel Revolution from the Quitumbe you can take the Trole to Parque Alameda or Ecovia to Simon Bolivar.
Terminal Carcelén is located at the far north end of Quito. To reach Hostel Revolution from the Carcelén station, take a bus to Parque El Ejido and then walk over (only during the day) to the hostel or after 19:00 take a short taxi ride fort Parque El Ejido ($1.50).
Taxis
Local city Cabs are all yellow. Most Cabs have meters but it’s possible to negotiate a flat rate at night. The minimum day fare is $1.50 (night $1.75) for short trips. Most trips from the hostel to la Mariscal will cost about $2.50 – $3.00 and you will pay about $4 for a longer trip. Most drivers won’t change bills over $5.00 so try to have some change.
From the airport
The Quito Airport, Mariscal Sucre is located in Tababela about 35km north of the city. Travel time from the airport along the new road is approximately 45-50 minutes. Please contact us to arrange your taxi, to get here fast and safe direct from your terminal.
YOUR CHOICES FOR GETTING TO OUR HOSTEL FROM THE NEW AIRPORT
- By taxi: We pre-arrange taxi pickup for our guests. Our driver will be waiting for you just outside the baggage area with your name on a sign. The cost is $27.00 which is lower than the airport taxi. We just need you to contact us with your flight number, the originating city, and arrival time. If you are arriving after hours our taxi arrangements are a must.
- Express Airport Shuttle “Aeroservicio” (direct) to the old Airport then city bus or taxi to the Hostel. Buses leave every 30 minutes. Cost $8.00 per person plus about $8.00 for a taxi. The ticket counter is in the arrival hall at the new airport. This is not a really good option for multiple passengers, as it ends up being as expensive as taking the taxi.
- The public shuttle bus Slow (1h 30 mins.) with many stops to the Rio Coca terminal. You can buy the ticket from a person who is sitting outside the arrival hall at the airport. ($2.00) to Rio Coca. When you enter the terminal Rio Coca you have to pay $0.25. From Rio Coca terminal you can take the “Red” Ecovia bus to the Simon Bolivar stop at Park Alameda. (temporarily the stop is on 10 de Agosto ). We are a short, 1 block walk uphill on Julio Castro from Avenida Gran Columbia. The bus from Rio Coca can be crowded and you should always keep an eye on your belongings. Alternatively you can take a taxi from Rio Coca to the hostel which costs around $6.00 depending on the traffic.