About

The hostel is located at the northern end of the village Chugchilan, the best starting point for hiking’s on the Quilotoa Loop. Hostal Cloud Forest is an eco-friendly, clean and welcoming hostel, runned by a lovely ecuadorian family, that is well-known for its delicious food as well as its great location. It is the perfect place to stay for your trip.
We have everything you need: huge breakfast and dinner (incl. gluten-free, vegetarian and/or vegan options), lunch-boxes, free wifi, hot water, game-room (incl. billiard, table tennis, football-table,...), bar & cafe, reading-room, lounge with wood-burning stove, terrace with hamocks, mini-market, hiking-information/maps, laundry-service, transportation-services, sauna and turkish bath for a small additional cost...
Most of our guests come by foot on the famous Quilotoa Loop Hike. But there are as well buses coming to the village: 3 times a day from Latagunca. The hike from Quilotoa to Isinlivi, passing the River Toachi and Chugchilan is considered to be one of the most beautiful trails in Ecuador.
For those who have time, a 2-nights stay is perfect to go horseriding to the cloud forest, inca ruins and/or cheese factory with a knowledgeable guide and discover more about this lovely region. You can rent horses to go to Quilotoa or Isinlivi too.
The rooms are decorated with wood and stone. The beds have a few blankets to keep you really warm by night. Each room has a private bathroom with hot water shower. The entrance door to each room can be closed with a key.
There is a mini-market with the most necesary things in the reception and aditionally we have a cafe & bar. Next door you can also find a bakery and minimarket. Be careful; we do not accept credit card.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.5Superb(280)
  • Value for Money
    9.8
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    9.5
Summary of traveller reviews

Hostal Cloud Forest in Chugchilan is a fantastic stop on the Quilotoa Loop, praised for its friendly and helpful staff. Guests enjoy comfortable rooms, hot showers, and delicious meals. The sauna and Turkish bath are popular amenities, perfect for relaxing after a hike. It's ideal for hikers and solo travellers seeking a welcoming atmosphere.

Stayed in Sept 2026
9.4
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Ella
Female, 25-30, England
Great facilities, the turkish bath is great especially after hiking! Staff are really friendly & meals provided were really nice!
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.4
L
Leyton
Male, 25-30, England
This was an amazing stay. Perfect location. Comfy beds. Delicious food. Nice sauna and good value for money. The staff were really lovely however they were disorganised. I was waiting for over a hour in the morning for my packed lunch which I ordered the night before. This ment I had to start my hike much later than I wanted. Also they never have change so you always have to round up whatever you buy to the closest $5 or $10 which is annoying.
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
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Anonymous
Male, 31-40, England
Brilliant hostel to stay in during the 3 day Quilotoa loop! Some amazingly friendly chickens and dogs that you could both stroke, food and breakfast was really good and the private twin room with hot showers and hammocks was perfect after a long day of hiking!
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Location

Via Sogchos Quilotoa, Chugchilan, Ecuador
1.1km from city centre