Directions to El Centro del Mundo

From the airport
The real price of the taxi 2 blocks away from the airport is $3.
From the international exit the price is more expensive but don't pay more than $5 during the day and $6 at night, this is the safest way.

There are two bus stations in Quito, the first one is called 'Quitumbe' it is in the south of the city, a taxi from there to the hostel should not exceed $10. you can also take the trolley bus ($0.25) to 'Parque Ejido' from there a taxi ($1) to the hostel.
The second one is called 'Carcelen' a taxi from there to the hostel should not exceed $7. Taking buses from there to the hostel is a bit complicated.