Hostel Revolution, Quito, Ecuador
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About Hostel Revolution
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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
Facilities
- Bar
- Luggage Storage
- Internet Access
- Towels
- Common Room
- Gym
- WiFi in lobby
- Bike Parking
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Guest Kitchen
- WiFi in room
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Important Information
Conditions
Check in 8am to 11pm only.
Notify approximate arrival time.
Cancellations require at least 24hr notice, or the first night will be charged.
Please pay on check-in
Location
- Address
- Los Rios N13-11 y Julio Castro, San Blas, Quito
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Other Options Nearby
- Hostal Marsella (0.1 kms)
- La Casa Sol Bed & Breakfast (0.2 kms)
- Colonial House Quito (0.2 kms)
- Chicago Hostal (0.3 kms)
- The Secret Garden (0.5 kms)
Directions
When we receive your hostelworld booking we will email with links to map and photos of hostel to find us easily. We are on the corner of Los Rios and Julio Castro, n13-11. Look for the sign 'Revolution Backpackers' . HR is also on both sides of the balcony.
Getting from the Airport
Taxi ranks with official yellow cabs are out the front of the arrival lounge. You need to negotiate a price as the taxis do not use their meters from the airport (around $7).
You can also buy a prepaid ticket from the taxi booth, Once you agree on the price we are about 20-30 minutes away (depending on the traffic). It is also possible to catch the metro bus to the Parque Alameda stop, though we recommend a taxi at night or when the bus is busy for security reasons.
Local Bus
We are one block from the Ecovia bus stop at Alameda Park. The new ecovia has a dedicated lane which allows for quick and cheap transport from the north to the south of Quito (25c) along 6 de deciembre (Mariscal is just 5 minutes away). Also a few minutes walk is the trolley bus system, similar to the ecovia, it runs north to south in quito valley along 10 de Agosto. The Metro Bus, additionally, is very close and runs along Avenida America west of the trolley all the way to the airport and the interchange for the equator line, mitud del mundo.
National Bus
There are now (from July 2009) TWO main bus terminals in Quito, one in the North (Carcelen) and one in the South (Quitumbe) Quitumbe is just under an hour in the trolley bus to the Alameda stop near the Hostel. You need to take the trolley to El Recreo, and then change bus to get to Alameda. From the Carcelen station, take a bus to La Y trolley stop and then take the trolley to Alameda stop.
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