Accommodation

CEC-EPN offers their TEFL trainees the option of staying at one of our recommended hostels in Quito or arranging their own accommodation. Some prices for hostels near us are indicated in the sections below.


Staying at a Hostel

Staying in a hostel offers its own advantages and disadvantages.  While this type of accommodation lacks the is a bit less private than an apartment, it offer more security, hospitality, as well as breakfast included in most cases. Below are some examples of hostels within walking distance of CEC-EPN.

Hostal Raices*

Should you choose to stay in a hostel, Hostal Raices is a convenient and economical choice.  Hostal Raices offers a variety of rooms, including single and double rooms. 
They offer a pleasant, home-like environment and, as part of their package, will offer a continental breakfast.  Participants can get a very reasonable rate of $15 a day, which includes breakfast.  You can call them at 255-9737, or email your questions to hostalraicesec@yahoo.com.

Queen's Hostel*

This hostel is located at Reina Victoria N23-76 (836) between Wilson and Veintimilla.  Queen’s Hostel offers single or double rooms, dining facilities and a homelike environment.  Single private rooms start at only $13.44 a day. Many of our teachers at CEC-EPN and our TEFL students stay there either short or long-term because of the convenience and services available.  Their phone number is (5932) 255-1844. Their email address is queenh@interactive.net.ec.

Crossroads Cafe & Hostel*

This hostel is located at Foch 678 and Juan León Mera. They are usually so full that reservations need to be made beforehand. Crossroads offers simple rooms at very reasonable prices. They have a communal living room with a TV, a shared kitchen, double rooms and a guard at the door.  The most economical rooms include a bed (in a room shared with up to five others) with a shared bathroom for only $6.72 a day. Single private rooms cost $15 a day. They also have private double rooms with a private bath. Their phone number is (5932) 223-4735. Crossroads' web site can be found at www.crossroadshostal.com. Their email address is info@crossroadshostal.com.

Posada Del Maple*

Located on Juan Rodríguez E8-49 and Seis de Diciembre, the Maple is a favorite with the local Peace Corps volunteers as well as some CEC-EPN teachers.  The environment is friendly, the food is good and internet services and a lending library are available.  The owner of the hotel speaks some English. Single, double or quadruple rooms are available, with or without private baths. Single private rooms cost $16.80 a day, and include breakfast. Their phone number is : (5932) 254-4507. Their web site is: www.posadadelmaple.com, and their e-mail address is: admin@posadadelmaple.com.

Hostal Jardín del Sol*

Located in La Mariscal district at José Calama 166 and Diego de Almagro, Hostal Jardín del Sol is a full-service hostel that offers rooms with a private bath and cable TV, a restaurant, Internet, laundromat, room service and more.  Private single rooms with breakfast included cost $20 a day if you pay in cash.  You can call the hostel at: (5932) 223-0941.  Their web site is: www.hostaljardindelsol.com, and their email address is paolaparra@hostaljardindelsol.com.