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Hostal Curiñan

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat near Plaza de Ponchos, where coffee aromas waft through the air and a private garden provides a perfect spot to unwind

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Hostal Curiñan sits just steps from Plaza de Ponchos, combining convenience with comfort. Guests start their day with breakfast at the on-site coffee shop before relaxing in the garden or on the terrace. The property provides free WiFi in all rooms.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Otavalo, Hostal Curiñan is in the mountains and on the riverwalk. El Lechero is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall. Plaza de Ponchos is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Otavalo travel guide
Map
Curiñan y Sawarñan mirador de Monserat, Otavalo

What's nearby

  • 😊
    Lago San Pablo
    9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Plaza de Ponchos
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • El Lechero
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ibarra Station
    36 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Aly Allpa
    13 min walk
  • Tabascos
    12 min walk
  • El Otavalito
    14 min walk
  • La Taberna
    14 min walk
  • Balcon de Imbabura
    14 min walk

About this property

Hostal Curiñan

Hostal near Plaza de Ponchos
Located close to El Lechero and Condor Park, Hostal Curiñan provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostal Curiñan have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, guidebooks, and local maps
  • 21-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Gas fee: USD 3 per person, per stay
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Firewood fee: USD 1 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hostal Curiñan Hostel Otavalo
Hostal Curiñan Hostel
Hostal Curiñan Otavalo
Curiñan Otavalo
Curiñan
Hostal Curiñan Hostal
Hostal Curiñan Otavalo
Hostal Curiñan Hostal Otavalo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Curiñan pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Curiñan?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hostal Curiñan?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hostal Curiñan provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hostal Curiñan located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hostal is within 1 mi (2 km) of Plaza de Ponchos and El Lechero. Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hostal Curiñan Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean-julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel property of quechua people. very immersive experience. The terrace overlooking the city is jawdropping. Very clean and quiet. Definitely recommend. Jose is an awesone person. Breakfast is basic bit for the price thats a steal

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar muy bonito y tranquilo. Vi algunos colibris en el jardín y la familia es muy bonito, habla Quechua y español. Es un camino corto desde el centro de Otavalo pero sentí seguro en caminar allí. So much quieter than other properties in the center of the city. Breakfast is simple but sufficient and I felt safe walking to and from the downtown area for other meals. The owners are wonderful and speak Quechua as well as Spanish. Some beautiful long-tailed hummingbirds were out in the garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

B, Quito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely situated on a peaceful hillside above Otavalo. Beautiful spot. Walking distance to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness

Not worth a return visit

The location was difficult to locate since it was high up in the hills. We arrived around 5:30pm. The hostal was decent but old. The front desk staff seemed confused in our reservation and were difficult to communicate with. The rooms were simple and adequate. The rooms were older and had a cabin feel to them. The bathrooms were in the room but small. It was difficult to regulate the temperature of the water. The hostal had music playing from speakers that could be heard outside and inside. Thus was odd. This blaring music started again at 7am in the morning when we were not yet awake. Breakfast was included but minimal with only cafe, eggs and croissants with juice. I do not think we would stay again. I will say that the views from the location were very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tres bon rapport qualité prix.

Tres acceuillant,belle demeure style colonial avec superbe vue sur la ville et le volcan cotacachi. Personnel au service du client,une source d'information sur la région.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful , clean , far enough from Otavalo, to avoid noise . Beautiful rooms , with a great view…….. But, yes, steep climb to reach hotel . but easy to find. Breakfast was good , but instant coffee ?? would prefer fresh coffee. From the hotel , following the railroad, nice hike to waterfalls, and Parque Condor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely welcoming and friendly owners. Rooms are beautiful, with a spectacular view of Otavalo and the surrounding volcanoes from the rooms and upstairs balconies. Close enough to the town center to walk but far enough away to be quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic and lovely place in Otavalo

Very nice family takes care of the hotel. Excellent service, Very enjoyable stay.The hotel is hard to find with google map as it is located slightly above the city and depending where you are google leads you in different direction. It is on a road with cobblestone and on a tough slope few minutes from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and great market town.

This was our second visit to Otavalo. We returned to Hostal Curiñan because we loved it the first time. The staff is small but they are all wonderful. It is a long walk to town but taxis are abundant and inexpensive. Parking is secure. Google Maps does not easily guide you to Hostal Curiñan but it is worth the effort.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place with great views.

Lovely local hotel on the hill directly above Otavalo's main district. The indigenous owners Jose and Matilde are kind and helpful. At check-in you receive a sheet of paper translating 10 common phrases from Spanish to Kichwa. You can walk down to the Plaza de Ponchos and walk back as well if you don't mind the steep climb (or take a taxi for $1.50). Magnificent views over the town and across to Cotacachi volcano. A modest breakfast is included. Ask for room 307.

10/10 Excellent

John , Glens Falls NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful view of Otavalo

Great hotel just outside Otavalo. Helpful staff and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Spectacular view Friendly owners Resembles a villa Short walk into town Great shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtes d'exception - Séjour 5 étoiles

Hôtes fantastiques qui sont fiers de leur héritage ainsi que de leur ville. Ils le partagent généreusement avec les invités et offrent de nous reconduire aux différents sites d'intérêt, à l'arrêt d'autobus ou autre endroit. Ils sont super sympathiques et ont contribué énormément au succès de mon séjour à Otavalo. Je recommande cet "hostal" à tout voyageur, haut la main!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sanford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view of Otavalo

Amazing views of Otavalo from this hotel perched on the side of a mountain. Very steep walk up (take a cab for $2) but you can easily walk down. Can walk to the famous market. Good personal breakfasts. Owner family is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Informale ma molto gradevole

Perfetto. Centrale.

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018