Reviews of Papachos Hostel
Montalvo sin numero Entre Pastaza y Mera, frente al Hospital Basico Banos, 180250 Baños, Ecuador
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and helpful staff, good recommendations for activities in Baños, hostel is within walking distance of the main square/streets and bus station, well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and spacious private room.
The rooms aren't very soundproof, so when there are other guests chatting in common areas or opening/closing dorm doors, it can be a little loud.
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice hostel in a good area and good facilities
If you are looking for a social hostel this wasn’t it during my stay
Reviewed: 23 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was great and the room had a good Mountain view
The bathrooms weren’t the best
Reviewed: 11 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewThe place was super clean. The staff is always cleaning. The location is excellent too and in a quieter part of the city. There is a kitchen which can be used to cook and store your food. Loved the movie room. Great place to chill and unwind after a big day. The hostel is higher up giving you a good view of the city. There is also a rooftop chill area. Although standard practice for most hostels in Ecuador (fire hazard). The entrance is locked, but it is easy to exit without needing staff to unlock it. This was more comforting as you can exit in case of emergency..... unless there is no power.
There were 2 WiFi accounts, and the one supplied didn't work in the bedrooms. Despite asking 3 times, the second WiFi password wasn't supplied. So you could only access WiFi in the common area. The hostel was fumigated, which is good, except we were only given 3 hours' notice to vacate the property for 3 hours. I don't think this was enough time as you could still smell the fumigation products. Hate to think what I inhaled.
Reviewed: 9 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe owner, the view of the place, the kitchen, the wifi in the lobby, the guitar.
Reviewed: 15 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewGood location, ok kitchen facilities and nice staff
Rooms a bit small with all the luggage
Reviewed: 14 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 10 September 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewQuiet at night, cozy communal room, good information about tours
Reviewed: 24 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe staff were super friendly and accommodating, the rooms were nice and comfortable with privacy curtains on the beds
Reviewed: 12 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewNice beds with power and little locker closeby. Fine location.
Reviewed: 21 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewPapachos is a great hostel I would (and have) recommend to anyone. There is a lovely friendly but relaxed vibe. All the staff and volunteers are very friendly and helpful. The kitchen is very well equipped. Everything is always very clean, and the beds are comfy. What more could you want!
Reviewed: 18 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewLoveliest hostel, incredibly friendly staff and owner. The cleaner worked tirelessly, and the whole place was immaculate. Really nice cosy feel, movie night's and friendly vibe.
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Reviewed: 18 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewnice rooms to sleep in but also a big kitchen with sofas and a table
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Reviewed: 3 July 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewNice, calm hostel with nice common areas. Good atmosphere. Curtains on the bunkbeds.
The hostel was mostly run by the volunteers who did awesome but the owner was almost not available. The kitchen was not ultra clean but alright.
Reviewed: 26 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewGreat volunteers - Kyle and Javi especially- we’re super helpful and friendly. This was particularly appreciated given there weren’t loads of guests! Comfy beds, clean everywhere.
Temperamental showers (sometimes cold) and we couldn’t use the oven.
Reviewed: 12 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified review10/10 the stuff was really nice and chilled. I wasn't feeling well and they took really care about me. They also told me a lot of good spots to go. 🥰 everything is clean and I definitely can recommend this lovely place 👍
Reviewed: 30 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
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