If you're considering staying in Cuenca's El Centro (downtown) and you're on a low budget, then Hostal Caribe Inn may be just what you're looking for.
This hostel, a 5-floor large colonial-style building, is located on Gran Colombia, just a couple of blocks from Parque Calderón, the main plaza in El Centro.
As with all colonial buildings, this one has a central courtyard where the reception area is located.
There's also a well-lit sitting area on the second floor.
The wide-plank wood floors throughout the hostel will remind you of years long past.
The guest rooms are clean and decorated in a rustic style. Some of the rooms have windows, while others are interior rooms.
Each room has a private bath with plenty of hot water. Cable color TV is also available.
A single room is $15 per night. A double, with two beds, is $24. A queen room (one queen bed) is $18. Triples (three beds) are $36 and quads (4 beds) are $48 per night.
There's also a shared room with six beds at $12 per person.
The restaurant in the hotel serves local Ecuadorian meals. They have daily $2.00 lunches.
Breakfast is not included in the room rate here, unless you're part of a group of five or more.
There's also a bar, for evening enjoyment.
There are no services available in this hostel.
Hostal Caribe Inn is located at Gran Colombia 10-51 and Padre Aguirre, across the street from Santo Domingo church. The phone number is 593 (7) 2835175 (inside Ecuador, call 07-2835175).
There's no website or email address. However, you can book online on several sites. Do a search for "Hostal Caribe Inn Cuenca" and you'll find a few booking sites.
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