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Hostel Nucapacha Reviews

Balsamos Sur 308, Urdesa Central., Guayaquil, Ecuador

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90%

Ojala que ellos tengan agua caliente porque la costa es sucio, y baños calientes siente muy bien. Pues, el barrio es bonito y caminando es feliz. No me ví los cuartos solos o dobles, pero el dormitorio fue normal. Yo recomiendo la casa por todos, especialmente si lo esta el primero tiempo en el país. Pardon mi español.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


76%

Nice hostel, reasonably well-run and the bar by the pool is a nice place to spend an evening chatting.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (8 reviews)


63%

I only stayed here overnight so its difficult to elaborate but overall it was a good overnight stay. One of the staff drove me to the airport for $5, which was a nice feature. The pool was closed when I was there, but otherwise a nice outdoor area. Showers seamed a bit dirty, but it had been raining so dirt was most likely dragged in by the previous user.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


66%

Staff were helpful, pool is nice and breakfast is good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 41+
  • (6 reviews)


80%

Nice place to stay - friendly vibe. The pool is a great plus too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 41+
  • (3 reviews)


83%

Looks very good from outside, also the Pool is nice. But the Roms are Not so Beautiful. Breakfast could Be much more. I wasn't Full.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the comment. We are really working on making our rooms nicer and hopefully we will make it happen soon. We serve a regular american breakfast, sorry it did not satisfied your needs but since is a courtesy from the hostel unfortunately we can not offer more than yet. By the way we are still looking for somebody to take the charger you left here, we'll let you know as soon as we find somebody :)

100%

Great place and a wonderful place to relax after seeing the sites. Remember to follow the white rabbit

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your comment! We are glad you enjoy our place.. comments like this one are the one that make us go on :)

63%

Nice breakfast - they make you scrambled eggs on toast with fresh coffee and juice! Cook is very unfriendly though, Area is sketchy, i wouldn't stay in this town unless you have to..... Weird crowd of travellers too, didn't really like this place.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (10 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your comment. Yes we are trying to make her smile a little bit more, unfortunately finding somebody really honest and responsible its not that easy and so far her honesty and her predisposition had been impeccable. As far as the weird crowed of travelers.. well i guess after meeting so many great people we don't really see weirdness.

93%

Great hostel located close to the many tourist locations in Guayaquil. Staff was always friendly and helpful, the kitchen and bathrooms were clean, and the pool in the back is nice with the heat in that city.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
thank you for your comment. We are really happy to know you enjoy our place :)

96%

Nice set up to the hostel with plenty of areas to relax. Full kitchen available for food prep.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


76%

Was quite far away from centre, so you need a taxi. During peak hours they are not available. Othr than that, a nice place!

  • Globetrotter
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Estonia
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (26 reviews)


70%

Good hostel although I was only there for 1 night on a stopover on the way to Peru. Staff were helpful and english speaking although the taxi they called me tried his best to overcharge, basically tried to charge me double what I paid with a radio taxi for the same journey the day before, (it wasnt a radio taxi but a private jeep). Also the lockers in the dorm wouldnt fit either of my locks, one of which is big and should do for any hostel locker...other than that no complaints, it did the job!


96%

Great hub, returned several times. Conveniently located in safe residential area Urdesa Central. Excellent food close by. Cheap bus to center of GYE (don't miss top of Las Peñas). Taxi from/to Airport or Terminal Terrestre (main bus terminal) only around 5 $. Nice pool and bar, good to meet other travellers, very friendly staff. Verena books great last minute Galapagos trips for you. I arrived on Wed. night, and left only 2 days later to the islands (which are amazing). Danke schön, Verena! :)


53%

Really odd place - had a lovely garden and pool area, but inside was like a building site. Rooms were very very basic, reception area was not finished, kitchen was dirty and showers were cold. Nice outside area - although the pool needed cleaning. Generally people around to meet, breakfast was ok. Quite a bit out of town and as we were there on a holiday the staff couldn´t help with our galapagos trip

  • Avid Traveller
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


86%

Nice location with very helpfull staff. Landry was finished even sameday :-) so we could continue our trip with clean clothes. Nice breakfast was served beside the pool - transfer to the Airport at the time as agreed (5$).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


83%

A nice enough hostel, the staff were very friendly and the breakfast was excellent. I guess all of Guayaquil is sort of sketch so I don't necessarily blame the hostel for being in a slightly shifty area. The pool was nice and so were the other backpackers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


66%

Far from town but a good airport base. Room was big enough, beds uncomfortable! Pool was good, breakfast alright.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


80%

This place is very ,very good place to stay at I wish I had stayed longer, The staff are excellent and I wish I had employees like that. I would recommend this place to everyone

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

Basic run of the mill hostel.


96%

Really enjoyed our time here. We arrived there at 4am due to our bus being early to town and they were accomadating with letting us use another spare room to sleep in until the morning. They helped us book our 5 day Galapogas cruise and managed to get a great deal. The location is a bit away from the city centre but there is plenty around the area with supermarkets and restuarants.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 29 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (20 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your review. This are the kind of reviews that push us to go on. Hope destiny brings you guys back and we can meet again :)

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  • 25 Jan 2012 (90%)
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