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Vibes Hostel Reviews

Joaquin Pinto 132 and 6 de Diciembre, Quito, Ecuador

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86%Overall Rating

From 119 ratings
  • 85%Character
  • 87%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 87%Staff
  • 85%Atmosphere
  • 79%Cleanliness

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83%

Located in the neighborhood of party, though close to no-noise area.

  • Globetrotter
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 31-40
  • (47 reviews)


77%

Nice hostel, good location, friendly staff, nice bar, nice dog just no lockers but no problems! would stay again

  • Globetrotter
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (42 reviews)


67%

Vibes is a very run down hostel that could do with some maintenance. There are enough bathrooms and most of the time there was a queue for the toilet. The hostel is very cold and often there is no hot water. Great breakfast and awesome location, close to restaurants and nightlife.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Santiago and the rest of the staff were so fun and lovely! The atmosphere was excellent, we were constantly meeting people. The pool table and the foosball were really good for makiing new friends ;) Make sure you try the mojitos at the bar, yummmay!! Walking distance to everywhere we needed to go and if you dont feel like walking taxis are super cheap too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Had a great time here, would recommend to anyone going to Quito!


100%

This was my first trip to South America & I'm so happy I booked my stay at Vibes Hostel. The staff was incredibly friendly & helpful. If you needed anything, all you had to do was ask. They had a stocked bar and the location is very close to where all the fun is. The showers were clean and the beds, believe it or not were quite comfortable. If you're looking for luxury, this isn't the place for you. But if you're looking for a fun and relaxing place to rest your head, definitely come to VIBES!


97%

Lovely staff and amazing guests. Makes you feel like in home. I really wanna to come back someday!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


47%

The hostel is dirty and the security inside is pretty poor. Anyone could just walk into our room and it was obvious there were people inside the hostel who weren't staying there. The TV is in the bar so you can't watch films when there are people drinking. I wouldn't recommend this hostel to anyone.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Great hostel, no complaints all round!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


80%

Good spot to stay, enjoyed my time there. Make sure you check the bill at the end, plenty of beers on mine that I hadn't drunk.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Great hoste and the bar! Great to meet other people. Most of the staff is friendly and helpful! Nice hot showers!


100%

Out of all the hostels I've been to in South America, this is certainly in the top three, and certainly the best in Quito. The staff, in particular Santiago, are extremely helpful e.g. I had my birthday at the hostel and the staff provided free drinks for me all night and a surprise birthday cake! The showers are powerful and hot :) The location is right in the centre with several great bars and clubs on the same street as the hostel. Best value and most fun hostel! I will definitely return :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Good hostel. I rented private room 6 which is kind of strange because it has a kitchen area without dishes. I just kept that area closed. My only complaint is that the lockers are tiny cubbies meant for small items such as passports. They themselves are not very secure because you can just unscrew the hooks and open them. I always prefer hostels to have sturdy lockers in the rooms themselves large enough for a small backpack.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you amigo, since a private is a private there is no big lockers in that room, that is why you had to use the safes next to the reception which are good for cameras money passports, etc , (bank size), also the shared dorms do have "sturdy" lockers large for a backpack and at last anyone with the will to break into any safe can do it, the safes are in the reception area which is 24hours staffed.

100%

Great place! Santiago (the owner), along with the rest of the staff are all very helpful and friendly. Location is very central, close to shops, restaurants, and bars. Hot showers and clean, comfy beds! Defiantly would recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Quito.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

In a very good place in Quito, La Mariscal, this hostel is very close to the main bus lines, bars, markets and banks. Nice quiet rooms, good to relax (even though you have a bar inside the hostel, which is very nice, good prices and a nice place to meet friends). Great facilities. Showers really good. Staff very polite, friendly and helpful. The hostel is so nice that I saw even people from the hostels around visiting them. And it´s very safe (the hostel and surroundings).


87%

Stayed here over New Years and had a blast! There was two of us and ended up in a private room next to the bathrooms. The room was a bit musty, but only stayed in there to sleep. Most the time hung out in the common area. Met some great people. Centrally located to all three bus lines.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

I stayed there over New Years and had a great time! Good atmosphere and you get some great advices for all kind of stuff. Very safe and great location.


83%

Good hostel, Santiago is a good dude, lots of fun at the bar

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

This place makes me feel home, i am always looking forward when i come back - and i will for sure =) If you go to Quito, stay in Vibes Hostel, it s the best place! I really really enjoyed the time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

WoW! What a great place this is! Perfect place to meet fellow backpackers. It has a nice decor and the lots of places to socialize with others.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


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