Hostal Casa del Barranco
We met Ruth Luna at her family home, now Hostal Casa del Barranco, which is located on Calle Larga high above Tomebamba River.
Ruth showed us around this restored home, which is a spectacular place to view southern Cuenca (New Town) and the range of mountains surrounding the city.
Ruth's husband, Olmedo, is an architect. He restored the house and designed the lower cafe.
The Public Areas of Hostal Casa del Barranco
There are two small covered courtyards in the center of the building.
The corridor to the rooms is lined with plants. It also extends to the breakfast area, where those spectacular views are waiting for you (the image on the left has a view of the southeast).
Olmedo's cafe is located below the breakfast area. It's a great little getaway, perched on the side of the cliff above the river.
From the cafe, there's a stairway that leads down to the river. It's steep, so watch your step!
The Rooms in Hostal Casa del Barranco
Every room is clean, nice and comfortable. They're all somewhat remodeled, bringing things up to more modern standards.
Each room comes with a private bathroom, a telephone, and cable TV. All the rooms are non-smoking.
As a bonus, part of the hostel is an alcohol-free area. So the partying should be at a minimum in that area.
Rates are $18 for a single, $27 for a double (two beds). A queen room (called a "matrimonial" in Ecuador) is also $27. A triple (three beds) is $41 and a quad is $50. There's also a suite for $56 per night. Dining at Hostal Casa del Barranco
Breakfast is served daily. No other meal is available.
Services
Wireless internet is available through Hostal Casa del Barranco. They also have an internet computer for those without a notebook/iPad/etc.
Hostel Details
Hostal Casa del Barranco is located at Calle Larga 8-41, at Cordero. The phone number is 593 (7) 2839763 (inside Ecuador, dial 07-2839763). Fax is 593 (7) 2822503 (07-2822503 inside Ecuador).
The hostel's website is www.casadelbarranco.com/ (click on the Union Jack at the top left to see the pages in English). You can make reservations at reservaciones@casadelbarranco.com, or use the form on the Reservations page.
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