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PENGUIN HOSTEL

3.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Puerto Ayora hostel

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Interior
Living area
Family Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets
Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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juan leon mera, Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200102
  • Place, Academy Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Research Station
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room | Down comforters, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Ayora

In Puerto Ayora .Your stay at this Puerto Ayora hostel places you within a 10-minute walk of Galápagos National Park and Academy Bay. Also, Fishing Piers is within half a mile (1 km) and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fishing Piers - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malecon - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Islander Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪1835 Coffee Lab - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Isla Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

PENGUIN HOSTEL

Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Puerto Ayora hostel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at PENGUIN HOSTEL.

This 3-star Puerto Ayora hostel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
PENGUIN HOSTEL offers 7 accommodations. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

Property Registration Number 001.7010568

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Frequently asked questions

How close is PENGUIN HOSTEL to the airport?

PENGUIN HOSTEL is 30.1 mi (65-min drive) away from the Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PENGUIN HOSTEL on Mar 10, 2026 start from $49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does PENGUIN HOSTEL have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at PENGUIN HOSTEL.

How close is PENGUIN HOSTEL to the beach?

This hostel is 14.5 mi (51-min drive) from El Garrapatero Beach.

Does PENGUIN HOSTEL offer free breakfast?

PENGUIN HOSTEL offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does PENGUIN HOSTEL have a pool?

PENGUIN HOSTEL does not have a pool.

Does PENGUIN HOSTEL have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does PENGUIN HOSTEL have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is PENGUIN HOSTEL to downtown Puerto Ayora?

PENGUIN HOSTEL is 0.2 mi away from Puerto Ayora.

PENGUIN HOSTEL Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LEO, CALGARY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay, very welcoming atmosphere, wonderful owners, I recommend this to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room (private), cleaned everyday. Plenty of space
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025