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Minka Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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Consider a stay at Minka Backpackers Hostel and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms (4 beds)

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms (4 beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Quito is home to Minka Backpackers Hostel. Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha and TelefériQo Base Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Centro de Arte Contemporaneo and Nayon Xtreme Valley. House of Ecuadorian Culture and El Centro Cultural Metropolitano are also worth visiting. Visit our Quito travel guide
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Matovelle 219 y calle Vargas, Barrio San Juan, Quito, 170118

What's nearby

  • Basilica of the National Vow which includes interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
    Basilica of the National Vow
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Independence Square which includes a monument, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza
    Independence Square
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Quito Cathedral showing religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views
    Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • La Mariscal Craft Market featuring shopping, interior views and markets
    La Mariscal Craft Market
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • El Ejido Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Universidad Central Station
    6 min drive
  • La Alameda Station
    10 min walk
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kamuy Coffee Shop And Ice Creme
    7 min walk
  • Chifa Tian Xiang
    6 min walk
  • Coffee Zular
    8 min walk
  • Uku Pacha
    7 min walk
  • Chuta Madre
    13 min walk

About this property

Minka Backpackers Hostel

Property highlights
A rooftop terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Minka Backpackers Hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Minka Backpackers Hostel boast perks such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Separate sitting areas, communal kitchens, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Minka Backpackers Hostel Quito
Minka Backpackers Quito
Minka Backpackers
Minka Backpackers Hostel Quito
Minka Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Minka Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Quito

Frequently asked questions

Is Minka Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Minka Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Minka Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Minka Backpackers Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Minka Backpackers Hostel located?

Situated in Quito, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica of the National Vow, La Alameda Park, and Centro de Arte Contemporaneo. San Blas Square and Plaza del Teatro are also within 10 minutes. La Alameda Station is 10 minutes by foot and El Ejido Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Minka Backpackers Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Speedy , Philly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I could not ask for a better place!!

Everything about this place is perfect! Close to the bus and the trolley stations. Right in the heart of the old city, 15 minutes walking dustsnce frim the Basilica. Great breakfast. The staff is outstanding and very helpful. It’s also all ages friendly!!! Speedy Around The Globe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Dimas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bom custo x benefício

O hostel fica numa região que têm pouco comércio e restaurantes. A noite fica deserto o local. Fica próximo do ponto de ônibus Alameda. Os quartos são apertados e pouco ventilados. A área comum é ampla e confortável. Os banheiros são apertados bem como o local para tomar banho. O atendimento é muito bom. O ambiente é bem animado e você sente que está num Hostel para jovens.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice hostel bad location

The hostel itself was OK. Great breakfast options for $3USD or $4.50USD with juice and fruit. Huge, 6 options and freshly made. The location of the hostel was awful in terms of getting food at night. It is situated in a commercial area selling tiles, kitchen sinks, plumber etc so nothing open at night. We had to get a $3USD taxi to Plaza Foch when we arrived at 8pm just to eat. Not even a local shop. Second night we eat in town before returning to hostel. Considering it has nothing around the area the traffic noise was horrrndous. Our private double room was large and staff were friendly. We only stayed two nights and moved to a better located hostel with three restaurant 100 metres away. $2USD dinners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

フレンドリーな宿

ロケーションの良いバックパッカーホステルですが、入り口の入り方がわかりにくかったです。 部屋は清潔でした。有料食事が美味しそうでそんなに高くはなかったので利用したかった

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Todo normal

Pocas actividades en el hostel, aburrido, además alguna gente desubicada y sucia, pero de estos hay en todos lados, el problema es que aquí debemos dormir todos juntos. El personal atento y gentil, no obstante la falta de actividades obliga a uno a salir. Lo mejor la limpieza en general y de las camas, muy confortables.

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service