Secret Garden - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Quito. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Secret Garden, which serves Latin American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
26 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Heated floor (bathroom)
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Secret Garden - This restaurant specializes in Latin American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 53 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Does Secret Garden - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Secret Garden - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Secret Garden - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Secret Garden - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Secret Garden - Hostel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Secret Garden - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 53 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Secret Garden - Hostel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Secret Garden - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Secret Garden - Hostel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Secret Garden - Hostel?
Yes, Secret Garden offers Latin American cuisine.
What's the area around Secret Garden - Hostel like?
Secret Garden - Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from La Alameda Station and 13 minutes' walk from Independence Square.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Truly amazing and comfortable
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
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2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 7, 2024
FENG
FENG, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2023
I like the atmosphere which is a result of the helpful staff and guests. It gets lively with happy hour extending into the mid evening. Only been here a few days but that’s my cursory impressions.
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2023
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 15, 2023
We booked a private room, it was very small but very clean. It was a perfect option after arriving at 12.30am from Amazon tour. The bus parks right outside. The staff are great and so helpful. Luggage storage and laundry is also available
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2023
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 6, 2023
If you need sleep don't come here!
I unfortunately booked 4 nights here. The check in his several flights up narrow stairs..I lugged my heavy suitcase up to check in and messed up my back. Music goes nightly to 11pm so if you need some sleep or have a early travel day forget it. This is not a place that is serene more of a funky gathering spot . Shower near my room was out of order. Overall late night music EVERY night was too much for me personally. Staff was nice and view was great...
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2022
Central location, makes it easy to go to Cotopaxi
It has a nice vibe. I'd go there again. Restaurant and bar are particularly nice. Avocado toast for breakfast!! Great to have a family room available. Staff and volunteers were so helpful. The free walking tour was informative and enjoyable. Laundry service available. Staying the night before taking their shuttle to sister property at Cotopaxi is a particularly good idea.
Christy
Christy, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
May 29, 2022
good stay
lots of activities and easy to meet people. Location is good. The hostel sometime charge more for taxi compare to if you call yourself or use uber. For example, uber from airport to hostel is about $25 but the hostel will charge $28. However when I transfer from hostel to airport, I paid $20. the food is good @ the hostel but you probably can find cheaper and different type of food elsewhere. the staff is very responsive. It's fairly noisy at night till around 11 pm or so. Overall, it is a good stay.
chris
chris, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 23, 2022
disapointing
The only reason that i booked a room at that hostel its because my bus for my jungle trip was departure-arrival there. The guys at the reception didnt want to help me with taxi, he just tell me walk at the corner at street there should be one ( there were none...and i was waiting in the street at 23:45 in a location not that safe) and the wifi didnt works in the room , only in common area...
So its a epic fail!!!
sebastien
sebastien, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2022
My room was awesome! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The walking tour was a great free add on with lots of good info. The upstairs patio has amazing views with free tea and filtered water
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 26, 2021
The service was great
The place was good exept for the contraction that was going on. We have to move rooms three times. The noise and the Dust it was untakeble
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1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2021
Dialed in for independent travel!
Dialed in for independent travelers… receptionists will help you, the travel agency is on-site, everyone is super friendly and you can even take Spanish lessons!
Petra
Petra, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2021
I liked the view in the rooftop, and the prices at the restaurant were half percet less as customer but in the rooms they didn't have heater, I got frozen! and they didn't have parking. So in the night i couldn't sleep well because i was checking everytime my car was ok. I had to look for another place to kept in Quito another day. The stuff was friendy but there were problems with communication before my check-in.
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1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2020
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4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 24, 2020
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2020
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4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2019
A wonderful and beautifully unique spot with a great community. The rooftop is a perfect place to hang out and enjoy the views of the city. Would absolutely stay again when in Quito.
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2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 11, 2019
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
May 16, 2019
Quiet enough for families.
Very good hostel. Bar and cafeteria Have a wonderful view of the city. Staff is very helpful in finding excursions. Best for us it was less than a block from the Wonderbus pick up point.
dan
dan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2018
Great staff and the view from the rooftop is amazing!
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2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2018
The atmosphere, help with tours and general desire to bring travelers together make this hostel one of the best places we've stayed in on our 2 month long trip! Would recommend to anyone traveling to Quito especially if Quito is your first stop as you may be able to find goood groups, have easier travel through thier services, and maybe find some new adventures!
Kelsey
Kelsey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 26, 2018
Great vibe
Excellent spot - good people, staff and facilities. Only some extra curtains in the bedrooms would help.