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Galapagos Best Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel within easy reach of Galápagos National Park

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Exterior
Lobby
Reception hall
Hallway

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Near the beach
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
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Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
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Living room
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Designer toiletries
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Living room
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room, Tower

Family Triple Room, Tower

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025
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About the area

Map
Calle Piqueros, Barrio Escalesia, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, 0593

What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Malecon - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tortuga Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Playa de los Alemanes - 9 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 98 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Almar Lounge & Grill Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle De Darwin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪TJ Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Il Giardino - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Galapagos Best Hostel

Galapagos Best Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Galápagos National Park. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 7 AM to 8 AM*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–8:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Kitchenette
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Special features

Dining

On-site venue No. 5 – coffee shop.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per vehicle (return)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Galapagos Hostel Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS BEST HOSTEL Puerto Ayora
GALAPAGOS BEST HOSTEL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Galapagos Best Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Galapagos Best Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Galapagos Best Hostel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Galapagos Best Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7 AM to 8 AM on request. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Galapagos Best Hostel?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Galapagos Best Hostel and nearby?
Galapagos Best Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.
Does Galapagos Best Hostel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, cookware and a coffee maker.
Does Galapagos Best Hostel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Galapagos Best Hostel like?
Galapagos Best Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Galápagos National Park and 16 minutes' walk from Academy Bay.

Galapagos Best Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay
Very clean place Staff is awsome Simple check in/out
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Quiet, economical, but not near town center
This hostel is great for budget travellers. Nice bedding, plenty of hot water, some wifi and at least our unit included a small kitchenette. The establishment is located about a mile from the city center and for those who don't mind walking, it takes about 25 mins. The local neighborhood felt very safe to walk through. For those who want to ride to and from town, for $1.50, taxis are easily to find almost any time of day. One advantage to being located out from the town center was little traffic and other noises. One disadvantage, if you're on an early morning day cruise, is getting up around 6am.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Don't do it
Far from town, not very comfortable, room wasn't serviced, breakfast was barely passable. We got one small, rough towel for a room with capacity for three people, the room was LOUD and on the ground floor so we could hear everyone coming and going at all hours, the room wasn't serviced the entire time we were there (3 nights), and we ran out of things like soap and clean towel (singular). The location was far from town and pretty inconvenient.
Marisa, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very clean, nice hosts, decent breakfast.
A good place to stay for the price, it is a 15 minute walk from the main port and restaurants. The neighbourhood is safe, and there are plenty of taxis always driving by all hours of the day/night. A small grocery store is located on the same street, handy for lunch/ snacks. Taxi cost is about $2 to the Main Street if you don’t want to walk. Hostel is very clean. Kitchenette was handy.
jan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Comfy bed and clean bedroom. Good location. Very weak Wifi connection. Basic breakfast. Last but not least: very strange hospitality as it looks like the couple managing the hostel is not in good terms.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

HELENA, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Na hora do check-in da Natalia, a recepcionista quis cobrar de + U$$100, e o acordado era U$$ 50,40. O mesmo ocorreu com outras duas hospedes britanicas. O atendimento foi ruim e inesperado.
NATALIA, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Just okay...
+ clean room + spacious room + good shower + free drinking water + - far from center, tho in a quiet area - not a very welcoming check-in experience, or very friendly feeling during our stay - internet sometimes hangs - ants in sugar, cats running around in breakfast area/kitchen, moldy tea (due to humid climate)
Jonathan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good rooms but bad organisation.
Nothing negative about the tripleroom. Big and spacious, cleaned daily and well working kitchenette. The organisation however leaves a lot to wish for. We were welcomed by who we think was the owners daughter, given no info about breakfast etc. We got down the second morning and asked for the included breakfast which was clearly advertised on hotels.com. The person who we think was the owner simply said she was busy and therefore we couldn't have it that day. She later said that breakfast was from 7-8 am. Breakfast was really good and tasty. A man who we later learned was calldd Miguel and was the owners friend charged us for our stay but seemed to fail to communicate it further as we got the question if we had paid again and then they claimed we had only paid about half of the total sum due which was really weird. Miguel was kind of childish and weird. One morning when we sat down and had breakfast he disrespectfully said to my vegetarian friend "Just so you know, plants have feelings too." And also he said he sols snorkling tours to pinzon island which cost 120$ but he could sell them to us for 115$. We booked the tout at 110$ with another agency and when I told him that the same night he said (mockingly) "I told you I could sell it to you for 80$" which was a downright lie and a really weird thing to say, especially from someone who worked at the hostel. Also the wifi doesn't work at all in the room and is extremely slow even in the lobby.
Noel, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

La dueña es encantadora, fue un placer conocerla.
La dueña es encantadora, fue un placer conocerla. El sitio es una buena alternativa si no quieres o no puedes gastar mucho.
Alicia, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Excelente atención y servicio, es distante al centro pero yo amo caminar y no es complicado llegar, la dueña es una persona amable y amigable.
Cristina, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review