About Hostel Revolution
Welcome! 'Bienvenidos' to Hostel Revolution - a friendly, small & cozy Backpacker hostel in Historical Quito. Created for and by Backpackers.
We are located on the northern edge of the Historical Center of Quito near Alameda Park, easy walking distance to the the main attractions but not far from the Mariscal/new town area. Over the last several years there has been a dramatic improvement to the historical center as part of a huge restoration process.
HR is in a colonial type house with wooden floors and decorative plaster ceilings. It is the home of Matt and Maria, an Australian/Ecuadorian couple that own and operate the business. We also have a small dog, Shakira who likes to think she owns the house too.
FACILITIES
Free Internet And Wifi available throughout the house
Fully Equipped Large Kitchen
Rooftop Terrace With Great Views
Comfy 24hr Tv Lounge With 100s Dvds
Bar - happy hour daily specials
Gym Equipment, Darts, Guitar,
Table Football, board games
Comfortable Beds (1.5 Size With Lockable Draws)
Modern, Clean, Bathrooms With 24 Hr Hot Water
Free Map and Helpful Staff that will mark out places to visit
Selection Of Guide Books and Book Exchange
.................................TRANSPORT
We are located close to all the main forms of public transport including the fast ecovia, trolley and metro buses (Trolley can be taken to get to the airport and main bus terminals in Quitumbe/Carcelen).
.................................IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*CHECK IN is available from 8.00am to 11pm only
*No curfew
*There is some noise from passing traffic
*Luggage store 25c a day
*We are not a large party hostel but small and tranquil.
*We are officially within the historical center of Quito which is quiet at night. If you want to stay amongst the nightlife & where the travel agents are consider staying in Gringolandia/La Mariscal (which is 10 mins away by bus/cab)
*Our hostel has stairs on two levels with a terrace
*breakfast is not provided - we have a kitchen for guests.
VOLUNTEER WANTED - contact us to apply!
.................................LOCATED NEAR
Alameda Park & the observatory - both recently renovated and restored - dont miss the fantastic water/light/image display everyThur, Fri & Sat night! - 1 block away
Basilica - climb the towers! 10 minutes walk
Itchimbia park - best views! 10 minute walk uphill
Plaza San Blas - 5 minute walk
Plaza Grande - 15 minute walk
Plaza del Teatro - 10 minute walk
Plaza Santo Domingo - 15 minute walk
Plaza San Francisco - 20 minute walk
La Ronda - drink canelazo is one of Quitos oldest streets, restored with galleries, cafe & live music - 20 min walk
Old Military hospital - recently restored and now a museum - 15 minute walk
Old Eugenio Espejo Hospital - recently restored and now an events center - 5 minute walk
Central Market - try local dishes and seafood, cheap! 10 minute walk
La Mariscal- see the gringos! 20 minute walk
Parque el Ejido - 10 minute walk
Trolley, Metro, Ecovia buses - 5 minute walk