Hostal Chasqui Reviews

Roberto and Milton were really nice and try their best to make your stay comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped and the terrace overlooking the city is great. They also have a big DVD collection for rainy days. We would especially recommend this place for people who want to cook their own meals and meet other travellers.

This hostel is excellent value with nicely decorated rooms and balconies overlooking the old railway line. Roberto is very very helpful and friendly. Five to ten minutes walk from the main plazas. Just a pity the place was so empty, which I find a real surprise. I would highly recommend it.

Roberto was lovely and helpful with anything we needed made you feel welcome from the moment you arrived. Would definately recommend.

We had a wonderful experience at Hostal Chasqui. Our room was big and clean, and the hostel is close to the center. The kitchen is clean and well stocked, and a great place to meet the other guests. But the best part was Roberto, is one the owner of the hostel. If you end up at the hostel, make sure to have a drink with him.

At first, staying in Otavalo for more than the market-saturday is a good idea. Staying at Chasqui Hostal, when you decide to be a few days in Otavalo is even more than a good idea. It\'s fantastic! The owner Roberto and his friendly and helpful staff do everything they can to make your time there relax, funny and comfortable. We could really recommend Chasqui Hostal and send the best regards from Germany. Thanks for all Roberto, Daniel and Jen.

Love this hostel! The owner, Roberto, was super nice and welcoming. We had a room to ourselves (3 beds ensuite) and everything was really clean and comfortable. He even added a TV to our room for DVD-watching. The shower was a bit off in terms of temperature but it's generally not too bad. There is a roof top kitchen and sitting/viewing areas where you can just relax and enjoy the city view. Overall, great experience!

The staff were amazingly fantastic.We paid for the deluxe room but tv reception was rubbish and DVD player didnt work in our room.Also when we left we got charged double which is partly my fault as I didn't speak up.The kitchen was fantastic and had a good stay here.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are ok. Excellent for the value.

Half hostel (shared kitchen), half budget hotel (private rooms) this is a great place for some time out in your own room - pull everything out of your backpack and leave it on the floor. The owner bends over backwards to hand over a handy map of town, pointing out places to go and bus routes for day trips. A really nice place to hang out, 3 mins walk from the main square.

Roberto the owner, and Milton who works at the hostel are both so nice and very helpful! Roberto gave us a map on the first day with all the markets and other attractions marked on it. The kitchen on the roof is open all day, and is kept clean. It's a lovely place to stay, with a very relaxed atmosphere.

Roberto was amazing. When we arrived, he gave us a map of the area with instructions on what sites to see and how to get to them. He was also very flexible about letting us move from a front room, which was a little noisy at night, to a back room. The hostel has a washer that guests are allowed to use, and a lovely kitchen on the rooftop. One of my fondest memories is sitting on the roof drinking my AM tea. Great location, close to down town, but not quite in the middle of the noise/action.

Really lovely hostel, very clean and excellent value for money. The owner Roberto is excellent giving alot of info about the area and what to do and see. Only stayed for one night due to time restraints but could have easily stayed for longer. Some rooms even have balconies to laze away some relaxing hours. Highly recommended for a stay!

Great hostel. Really friendly people working there, a great selection of films and great views from the roof and kitchen.

very much enjoyed my stay at Chasqui, you get to choose a room you like, super comfy beds, best kitchen I have come accross in a hostal, lovely encouraged staff, on of the few hostals i have stayed at that immediately gives you a map of the area and explains whe\'s what, its not \"in the centre\" - but only a 5min walk away, lovely view from rooftop terrace, internet working well - all very pleasant!

Nice cheap room and really helpful and friendly staff!

Staff was very helpful. Made sure I knew where everything was and always greeted me by name as I walked around the hostal.

Roberto and Milton were really friendly, welcoming and helpful. The hostel is in a great, quiet, and scenic location with rooftop decks and good wifi.

The two biggest pros were the kitchen (2 sinks, fridge, oven/stove) & the owner, who is super nice & accommodating. Like others said, it's a really big building and it feels kind of empty, especially because the lights are dimmed. The best place to meet others is prob the kitchen. There is free wifi but no computer. It's a few blocks away from the touristy area. It gets very cold, so dress warm. Some rooms are nicer/cleaner looking than others so ask to see a dif. room if you're not satisfied.

This is a huge, warm. accommodating hostel which gets much of its wonderful character from its owner, Roberto. He infuses this big, rambling hostel with energy, enthusiasm and warmth, with big hugs, favors, energetic explanations of the area's wonders and even trips to the bus station if it's pouring. I found that Roberto had even wrapped up my leftover fruit. Right in town, walking distance, it's all you want. But Roberto makes this hostel everything it is.

The owner, Roberto, is definitely the highlight of this very cozy hostel. He provided me all the information I needed for my hiking trips in one go! The hostel has a homely feeling, with everyone socializing in the kitchen/dining area. The views from the terrace are amazing! Rooms are clean and very good value, showers have hot water and there are washing machines to do your own laundy. The wifi is good in the lounge and some rooms, but not sure about its range. Highly recommended!