Name: Hostal Backpackers Balcones
Address: Las Cucardas y calle De las Margaritas, Banos, Banos, Banos, 180250, Ecuador
Rating: 7

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Chachoan Airport

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Hostal Backpackers Balcones

Banos

The dirty rooms, the fridge with dirty and dirty food, the dirty panties on the fridge, and the photos aren't what I actually recommend to anyone.

The worst site.

was drawn in the by the really cheap price. had a shared kitchen which was nice. about a 20 min walk from downtown, which is ok, but meant we ended up taking taxis back and forth more than i would have wanted (just far enough to be annoying to always make the walk). walls are just boards however, so not so sound proof. that said, guests were pretty respectful while we were there, not a party hostel per se, but nice common areas to make friends if you want.  nice green feeling and views of the surrounding hills.

backpackers hostel, hard to be beat the price, outside of town about 15-20 minutes

Well, this place has an excellent price-quality relationship. there are many very comfortable private rooms, the mattresses are new and comfortable, the kitchen is one of the best. manuel, hostel owner, is a good person, only to us it seems closed to talk, but a lot of people in baños es igual no es particular de él. super recommended the place... in addition manuel, he knows a lot about tourism since he had an agency, and if you want to do something just ask him.

The best place to bath

If funky is your thing then go for it. We stayed in the upstairs cottage and it was fine. There was hottish water, a good view of the river and a nice, gentle slope to the floor. It is pretty far from anything else you would want to see or do in Banos. If you plan on biking and value your life, DO NOT rent bikes here.

It's funky for sure

The truth is that the hostel is not bad...it's bad there's no one at the reception..the owner is alone when one enters..the price is $67 for 2 nights and $60 for 2 nights...no TV..I don't recommend it.

There is no return.

I loved the energy, the style and everything in this hostel. There are many chilling balconies around, a fully equipped spacious kitchen, and a lovely garden.
The location is just outside the center, but on a walking distance from the bus station.
Tips: Rent a bike and go for a long ride, the hostel staff will give you all information for the tours you can get.

Beautiful hostel outside of busy center of Banos

The hostel is a little far from the city center. From the balcony you can see the river. The hostel is rustic but still clean and comfortable. The large kitchen on the ground floor is perfect for staying longer. Each floor has its own kitchen and several bathrooms. You can also use the hanging mats on the first floor to relax.

Relaxing away from the tourist bustle

Truthfully, my assumption is that the owner falls somewhere on the bipolar spectrum. Everything seems to be done on a spontaneous whim.  Super kind and nice sometimes, standoffish, distracted and not present in the next moment.  

You can book excursions thru the hostel, which is convenient...but The volunteer there had little or no information on the excursions you could book there.  The info she did possess was minimal and lacked any level of genuine interest...she couldn't sell food to a starving man.  

It's a prety far walk out of town. Which is good and bad.  It's quiet and secluded but it's so far from everything. The beds were comfortable but I found equally comfortable beds for a cheaper price in town.  If you're willing to spend an extra dollar per night you can find private accommodation in town.  

Small qualm, but no towels or soap provided either...Which means nothing to a traveler but when every other accommodation know checked does offer that, for the same or cheaper, it's a decent additional perk

The major selling point for this place is the social exposure.  It comes up first on booking.com because it has the cheapest dorm so many backpackers book it. Banos is very social tho so meeting people is easy here.

I would not stay here again.

Could be great, but it is far from it.

Our host, Manuel was great.  He went out of his way to help us when my daughter was sick, driving us to appointments and acting as out interpreter.  Very much appreciated.  
The place is comfortable enough.  Everything was clean and the place is on a side street that is quiet.  The sound of the river below can help put one to sleep.

Comfortable Hostal

It's worth the fact that it's located a little far from the city center, the place is amazing.The hostel is made of wood and sits on the river from which you can hear all day long.It has incredible views of the mountain range and the volcano.The common areas are perfect, spacious and very nice as well as the barbed room.It has several kitchens and bathrooms so you never have to wait.The only thing to improve is the attention of the owner who doesn't know much.

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