Chicago Hostal

Great News !! for this season your continental breakfast is free

Chicago Hostel is well located between the Old Town and La Mariscal since 2003. Our neighborhood is a traditional one and kind of quiet but there are restaurants, grocery shops, internet cafes, etc for your comfort.
This is a hostel operated by its owners, we are not a party place but this is a place to get rest, make our hostel like your base in Ecuador after your tours around our country or only for visiting what heritage of Quito has to offer. We make your stay easy; we provide you all the facilities you need in one place, from something as simple as a laundry service to something more complicated as organizing a tour to the Galapagos Islands.
We are within walking distance of most cultural attractions of Quito. From the hostel you can start the walking tour suggested by Lonely Planet guide book and visit the most interesting points such as: Plaza Grande, El Panecillo, Government Palace, La Compañia church, San Francisco Monastery and plaza, Museo de la Ciudad, Santo Domingo church and plaza, Basilica church, Plaza San Blas, Alameda park and Quito Observatory, El Ejido park and Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, Itchimbia park, La ronda (Quito's oldest streets which is full of history and legends where you can enjoy the best Quiteños gastronomy and drinks). Only to 25 minutes walk or 5 minutes by taxi you can get to La Mariscal and its plaza Foch, where you can have fun and enjoy the cafes, outdoor restaurants and bars. To 5 minutes walking distance are the main buses stops such as Ecovia, Trolebus and Metrobus which make you easy to get to La Mitad del Mundo, Airport, Terminales Terrestres and other different points of Quito. We are a few minutes away to the Teleférico where you can take the cable car to go to the top of the Pichincha volcano located at 4800 meters, where is the greatest place to see Quito and its surroundings.
If this is what you are really looking for, Chicago Hostel offers comfortable and big bedrooms; different types of rooms such as basic, standard, superior or deluxe rooms or a mixed standard dorm; hot water 24 hours a day; daily housekeeping; free internet or free Wi-Fi in our lobby bar.

***** Important information *****
TradeTouring Travel Agency S.A. and Spanish Classes
Covered Top Terrace with guest kitchen, tables and chairs for your use
DirecTV only in our deluxe rooms
Linens, small towels, body soap are provided
Bilingual staff (Spanish/English)
Reception (Open hours: Weekly days 08H30-22H00. Weekends/Holidays 09H00-13H00 & 15H30-22H00)
Check-out at 11H00 (not extended use of facilities)
Check In service is only from 14H00 to 02H00 (There is some flexibility but it will need to be confirmed with us before you book)
We have some traffic and street noise, most people doesn´t worry but light sleepers may want to bring earplugs or ask for the rooms in the back of the hostel.
Our hostel is non-smoking in all indoor areas
Wi-Fi signal works only in our Lobby bar

*****Chicago Hostel Cancellation Policy *****
Customers can cancel their reservations free of charge up to 3 days before arrival, after this date, charges will be applied up to the full cost of the reservation. Cancellations or changes of dates must be done to our email from 08h00 to 22h00 (Ecuadorian time).
Chicago Hostel is not responsible for changes or delays in itinerary of national or international airlines which may affect the operation of the confirmed service, in that case, charges will be applied up to the full cost of the reservation.
Deposit paid are non refundable (deposits belongs to the booking systems not to our hostel).

Directions

We offer private shuttle service from the Airport to our hostel

Airport Directions
We recommend to take a taxi (30 min). If you want to get a bus we recommend you to take the METROBUS (around 50 min) on the 'La Prensa' Av. heading to the historical center and get off in the 'Consejo Provincial' bus stop and walk to our place.


Bus Station Directions
*Terminal Terrestre 'Quitumbe' (South of Quito)
We recommend to take a taxi (45 min). If you want to get a bus we recommend you to take the TROLEBUS (around 75 min) next to this terminal terrestre heading to the historical center and get off in the 'Hermano Miguel' bus stop.
*Terminal Terrestre 'Carcelén' (North of Quito)
We recommend to take a taxi (45 min). If you want to get a bus we recommend you first to take a taxi heading to the 'Ofelia' bus station for the METROBUS (7min) and after that take a METROBUS heading to the old town (around 50 min) and get off in the 'Consejo Provincial' bus stop and walk to our hostel.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Bar, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area