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Reviews of Hostal Yumbo Imperial

C/ Guayaquil N2-49 entre Bolivar y Sucre, Centro Histórico, 170401 Quito, Ecuador

#98 of 156 hotels in Quito

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Review score

Based on 317 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I found I do not like, was that sometimes, not always, an odd odor came from the sinks, nevettheless I will definetely come back to stay at the hostal

    The owners QUICKLY open de main door either one has to get in or out the Hostal, also they are kind. The Hostal location is perfect for exploring the AMAZING historical center of Quito

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    A nice and affordable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The walls are quite thin and therefore it was quite noisy in the morning.

    A well located hostel in Quito historical center. They have all the necessities for a nice stay - good Wi-Fi, hot showers, and an affordable price.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Quito colonial old town is pretty but not safe after the sunset! Not just around hostel, everywhere - during the day there are many people and police, in the night it is completely deserted apart from beggars and criminals, all shops and restaurants closed early, usually maximum at 7pm. After that one should really stay in the hotel. Surrounding districts are even worse - strange people offering drugs or smoking them in the full daylight , beggars bothering people for food and money. Be careful...

    Nice vibe, location inside the Quito old town. Hostel in the old building with strange structure - small stairs, floors and cellars on different levels, rooms around small patio. Friendly staff. WiFi working OK. Safe inside, to get in or out one needs to ring a bell and wait for staff to open door made from steel bars. Supermarket 50m away, around the corner.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Central hostel in Quito !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No proper windows in any of the hostel’s room.

    Great location, very secure, hot shower, and friendly staff. A very good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    9.0
    Cheap But Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostal door was locked. Everytime go out, you must ask staff open it. If fire, it may be a danger.

    I stay single room, very cheap but good. Hostal staff nice and helpful. Well location, easy walk to sightseeing, eating or shopping.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The bathroom smelled a bit bat after one day, I think water was running from the toilet a bit - The kitchen is very small, so if there are 2 people trying to make a food it is almost impossible (especially the kitchen was very often used by personal making there food making impossible for guests to cook because it is very small.) - The noise from the other rooms

    - The personal was very nice - Good location - The internet was good

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    9.0
    Amazing place for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen is a bit small but totally ok

    Very good location, nice staff and facility

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Ok except for long time cooking family
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The family (owner) occupies the small Kitchen for hours

    Everything but especially the staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Muy bueno el cuarto al tercero piso, con ventanas con excelente vista
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Go to the rooms at the third floor, they are much better, the bathroom is shared but the rooms are better and with a great view over historical Quito.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You better learn spanish...

    Price Kitchen Baggage storage for up to 15 days

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    I like it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    After flushing toilet, it bit smell

    Good private room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are quite hard and soap is not installed in the bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    The Hilton of hostels. Clean & safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booking.com has all kinds of misinformation posted about this place. After I booked a large double twin room Booking pulled the old bait & switch & offered me a smaller room but w/a "city view" (for an extra fee) that apparently wasn't available when I made the reservation. So, we had the privilege of paying extra for a small, interior room with a smaller bed. Booking also claims that the rooms have "free cable" but cable is only available in the common room. It's a nice common room, though. Plus it's a hostel so why does Booking even feel the need to show that as a room amenity? There was an open grill/vent in our bathroom, that led up to the open roof, so the bathroom was very cold. Unfortunately, since the water doesn't get much past warm, it was even more uncomfortable. The building wide smoke alarm went off & woke us up in the middle of the night, both nights. 1x the first night and 3xs the 2nd night. Then we were awake for several hours, afterwards, both nights. Not a great combination with altitude sickness. Lol!

    My husband & I decided to spend my birthday here, so we could see some of Quito as a stopover on our way to visit family in the US. It's very clean and secure. The family who owns it is helpful and nice. They have that extra level of security because they personally answer the door, in person. The value of the breakfast is good: Large delicious roll, plain but tasty omelet, coffee and some blanco queso. The 1st day we received fresh whole juice, too. Not only do they provide all linens, the bed has a really thick blanket in addition to the sheets and cover. So, we were nice & toasty. Plus the bed was nice & firm.The bath towel was large and fluffy, too. I also loved the beautiful, older wood floors. The owners also went out of their way to help us w/a few phone calls w/our driver & an uber eats deliverer. They also gave us a map & went over several places on it so we knew where we were going.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    7.0
    Okay stay if you spend most of the time outside
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is just okay, nothing above.

    Good location, okay room, acceptable cleanliness, outstanding staff, for this money very okay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen is extremely small. And there are some very odd smells coming from the drains.

    It was very secure, and the people here were amazing. The location for me could not have been better.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been cleaned a little better but this wasn’t a problem

    Great place, got a free upgrade on my room. Staff were really nice and helpful. Friendly atmosphere and has a kitchen if you want to cook some food. Locations is right smack in the centre of Quito, can’t get any closer

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Incredible value for money; great location; helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Guests should note that not all bedrooms have an external window. I had read in advance that the rooms were not very sound-proof due to the materials used for constructing dividing walls, so I brought ear-plugs and therefore this was no problem for me.

    Incredible value for money. Comfortable, clean rooms and friendly, helpful staff. Excellent location in the heart of the historical centre, so it is easy to walk to the main sights. There is a common area for eating or socialising, and guests have access to a small kitchen, fridge, microwave etc.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The water didn't come on in the shower or sink but after I mentioned this it was sorted (I should have told the great staff earlier). I wish the entry into the bathroom was an arch! The walls are very thin and any conversation next door intrudes - ear plugs and headphones a must.

    For the price you can't beat this place, amazing, and any criticisms should bear this in mind. Everything is great, the place even has ESPN/Star sport showing EPL and 6 Nations rugby. My room was really quiet, no traffic just the charming ringing of church bells. Wifi was great (eventually!)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    7.0
    Great central option at a good price.
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared kitchen is very small, having more than 1 person makes things very difficult. The rooms facing the street are very noisy, definitely need earplugs. The main door is always locked and has to be opened by staff when you go in and out. They are fast about it but gets annoying after the first day.

    Great location near all the tourist hotspots. Room was clean overall and the beds were relatively comfortable. Staff was nice and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Good budget hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good budget hotel. Nice staff. Good wifi. Hot shower.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff and the location are excellent, it is a family run hotel, the boys are so hard working and helpful, always with the smile on their faces, like their mum and dad, always giving us good recommendations and explanations.The friendliest travellers happened to be here too 😊

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor is terrible

    The door can be locked by the guest

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, very good value, good for backpackers, safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While definitely cleaned some of the sheets has some not so good looking stains 😅

    Pretty much everything was nice and the shared bathrooms were cleaned frequently 👍 location was great, small kitchen was available and the stay was overall a very good deal. Also it felt very safe with 24h locked front door that could only be opened by staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Excellent location.great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No external windows to my room .although I only paid $6 a night

    The location is brilliant right in the centre of the old town..couldn’t fault it for the price to be honest.

    Stayed in December 2023

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