Are you ready?  Ready to experience a new culture, new landscapes, and new possibilities?
If you are an Adventurer, a Seeker, you must resign yourself to the awkwardness of life and begin exploring.  Ecuador, while small in size, delivers a huge impact for those willing to challenge themselves.  Learn Spanish, dance Salsa, trek or climb in the Andes, explore the Amazon, or follow in the steps of Charles Darwin.   Embody the natural wonder of the Enchanted Galapagos Islands.  Evolve into the best version of yourself and change your reality to reflect a new and improved personality.:)

Getting started sometimes is the most difficult part of planning a new adventure.  So we make your first stop in Quito a no-brainer.  With friendly knowledgeable staff, great prices, a central location to the old town, comfortable rooms, and Free Wi-Fi.  You are guaranteed to begin your journey in Ecuador with a smile.

Prices start at $20 per night in the dorm and $45 for a private. Ask us for more details, and we’ll be happy to help and make you part of the family.

“THE CASA CARPEDM” ” EXPERIENCE”

Times are changing. Travelling is no longer a marathon of visits to different places. Neither posting hundreds of fake-filtered pictures on social media. It’s about connection, discovery, exploration and more than ever; to make a positive impact. At Casa Carpedm, you can do just that!”

Staying at Casa Carpedm feels as hanging out at mom’s, (familiar and safe) but then, at the very entrance of the Historic Center of Quito. This combination of worlds will make your stay way more interesting. In one hand: ancient churches, museums, narrow and historic streets, local markets and Ecuadorian handicrafts, and in the other: a comfortable room, cozy bed, simple yet tasty breakfast, and Wi-Fi everywhere, all the time.

BOOK DIRECTLY

Booking through the website means less hassle for you and us. There are no Booking.com or Hosterlworld fees, so you save, and we do, too.

Plus, we offer preferred pricing. Our special price is only $45.00, taxes included. Can you believe it? Go ahead, book with us now!

Whether you are traveling with your buddies and need a few beds or with that “special one”, longing for some privacy and comfort – we’ve got you covered. Let’s take a look at our rooms. Shall we?

The Twins: Just cozy enough to bring back PJ-party memories. Our twin rooms are perfect for those who love to share without losing privacy and comfort. The best? Private bathroom, hot water, and free Wi-Fi!

Double Private: It’s time to rest! Our double private rooms will give you the privacy and comfort you’ve been craving for all day long. A comfy bed, a private bathroom, and yes, hot water. Goodnight and sleep well!

Gentleman Dorm: No girls allowed! Because of guys need privacy, too. Our 4-beds non-bunk bedroom is perfect to share with the gang or to meet your new best friends. A private bathroom, hot water, and a locker area complete the buddy’s dream.

Only Ladies Dorm: Girls territory only! Think of the right dorm: no bunk beds, a private bathroom, and hot water. Pure heaven to share with your BFFs or get to meet them.

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The beauty of Casa Carpedm’s location is how close we are to pretty much everything. We are surrounded by the coziest restaurants, ATMs, laundromats and local grocery markets, perfect for budget-minded travelers.

During the day, go and explore the Old Town, and at night, have all the fun in the Mariscal area. Nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and coffees welcome you just 15 minutes away by taxi from Casa Carpedm.

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Catching a taxi has never been so easy! Just one block away from the hostel we have a taxi line that you can use 24/7. You can always ask the staff at the hostel to organize pickups, drops off or longer rides for you.

TIP: Don’t take it personally, but almost no taxi driver has change, so it’s good to have some coins on hand.

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Metrobus, Ecovía and Trolebus bus stops are located on a few minutes’ walk from the hostel. Tickets get purchased in each station. Price is only $0.35!

TIP: Public buses tend to be crowded all the time. Please, be careful with your belongings.

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You can easily explore the city on foot from the hotel. We’re that central. Yes, we are!

TIP: As in any big city, Quito has great areas, and others where to be cautious, it’s just the best. Be careful and pay attention all the time.

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Wanting to eat on a budget and having a casual night out? Here are some restaurants we just love!

URKO – Ecuadorian food with a gourmet twist to enjoy. – $$
ZAZU – another incredible restaurant where local food becomes something else – $$
CAFE SAN BLAS – a cozy and familiar restaurant to enjoy Italian food – $
VIVA ZAPATA – Classic Mexican food! Tacos, burritos, mote, posole, and some more to have fun with. – $
EL ARABE – Authentic taste of the Middle East! – $
SUVLAKI – For Greek food that feels like traveling to Greece for an afternoon –$
ATAVICO– Not just a classic restaurant. This cool-vibe place is just about a corner from the hostel and its vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food it’s something to try on! A plus, the most eclectic decor ever. – $

For more options don’t forget to check TripAdvisor and the Touristic Map that we provide to all our guests!

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Even though we have a bunch of ATMs around the hostel, we can’t stop recommending Pichincha Bank ATMs enough. They accept almost all credit and debit cards and charge only 1%!
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Nobody’s planning to get sick while having the best time ever, but sadly if it happens; we’ve got your back. Here some hospitals and clinics that you can visit!

All these hospitals offer Emergency services and their doctors speak basic but useful English.

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Free Walking Tour Carpedm Adventures

The Old Town of Quito has so much to offer. History, culture and lots of art. Get impressed by our Free Walking Tour!
Itinerary – Monday to Friday

  • 10.10 Confirm with Casa CarpeDM starting point/time
  • 10.30 Start heading in to the Old Town
  • 10.40 Basilica de Voto Nacional Church
  • 11.00 Camilo Egas Museum (not open on Mondays)
  • 11:30 Plaza del Benalcazar
  • 12:00 Plaza Grande
  • 12:30 Compañia de Jesus Church
  • 13:00 La Ronda Street
  • 13:30 Either to the Central Market for lunch or back to the Carpedm Office

Keep in mind that this is a sample itinerary and each guide has its own route which may or may not visit these locations.

If you want to book our Free Walking tour, fill in the form 🙂

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Casa Carpedm: Caldas E1-106 & Los Ríos streets
Phone number: 02 2952-051
Casa Carpedm Facebook

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Just email us at here and we’ll extend your booking manually (if availability allows). Another incredible way to reach us is by using our instant chat. Try it!

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We have a 72-hour cancellation policy, which means you can cancel without penalty three days before your arrival. If the booking is cancelled after this time, you are subject to a penalty charge equivalent to the first or only night of your stay.

If you have done your reservation through a booking-platform (Booking.com, Hostelworld, TripAdvisor), cancellation policies might change. Please make sure you read carefully the Cancellation Policies section.

For all reservations, we require a deposit at the time of booking. This deposit equivalent to the first night of your stay.

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We are located at the very entrance of Quito’s Old Town. Here some references points you can use to guide yourself.

  • AIRPORT – CASA CARPEDM: About an hour by taxi and an hour and a half by bus.
  • MARISCAL – CASA CARPEDM: About 10 minutes by taxi, 15 minutes by bus and around 30 minutes on foot
  • HISTORIC CENTER – CASA CARPEDM: About 5 minutes on foot!

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There is parking in the corner of the hostel but heads up, it doesn’t belong to us. If you want to park your car there, you’ll have to check availability and prices directly with its owner. We will be happy to assist you in the process, but we cannot assure you of a space or that your car will be 100% safe.

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Of course. And it’s FREE, too. You have access to our free Wi-Fi throughout the entire building. Enjoy!

TIP: Please keep in mind that WI-FI connections in South America tend to be slower than in the rest of the world. Breathe and go along with it!

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Yes, Casa Carpedm serves breakfast from 7:30 – 9:00 am every day. Granola, fruits salad, yogurt, fruit juice, tea, coffee and scrambled eggs are always available. Our breakfast is simple, yet fresh and as healthy as possible.

In case you want to make some add-ons to Casa Carpedm’s breakfast, you’re more than welcome to request some eggs sunny-side-up (exchanged for the scrambled eggs) or bring your own snacks to complement it. We have a fridge to keep your stuff fresh and you can take full advantage of the local markets in the area.

Please, keep in mind some important rules for our breakfast:

  • Even though we love spending time with you, it’s unlikely that the kitchen remains open after 9:00 am. If you show up at this time, or later, maybe you won’t enjoy the full breakfast.
  • We know you are hungry, and breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, we have a bunch of lovely guests as hungry as you! 🙂 Please, be aware of the amount of fruit and bread that you eat.
  • We don’t offer any type of sausages or meat in our breakfast. We like to be friendly with vegetarians, vegans, and organic food lovers.

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Yes, they are. We provide fresh, crisp linen and towels in every room. We even do rooms cleaning every day!

Something you need to know about us is that we love the environment. For that reason, we won´t change your towels or linen daily (let´s save water). However, if you stay more than 5 days with us, we will replace them once a week with pleasure!

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We don’t. But don’t get disappointed so quickly! There are two laundry places just about a corner from the hostel. One of them opens at 10:00am and closes at 10:00pm. The other opens at 9:00am and closes at 6:00pm.

All you have to do is to take your clothes there. The rest is on them. Ahh, prices are pretty affordable, too. About $2.00 per kg.

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Yes, of course. Gladly. If we find your lost item, we are more than happy to save it until you return. You can even let us know if a friend or relative will come to pick it up. Don’t forget to write to us to communicate what happened 🙂
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Yes. If you arrive earlier than check-in time, we’ll store your luggage free of charge until your room/bed is ready.
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Yes. You can store your luggage free of charge with us from the moment you check out until you leaves. We can also store your luggage while you’re having fun in Galapagos, the Amazon or simply exploring the rest of Ecuador. We are that nice!
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Reception works 24/7. However, if you are checking-in after 9:00pm, we strongly recommend you to use our pickup service. Let´s give the other guests a good night´ sleep. If you want to book your pickup service, send us a message.

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We are happy to provide you a late check-out according to our availability. Please, always check with our staff first. If possible, you can stay as long as you want for as little as $10.00 per room.

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If the room is ready before 2:00pm, we’ll happily give it to you. If not, you can always hang in our social area or walk around the Old Town.
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At Casa Carpedm we are happy to accept credit/debit cards, PayPal and cash payments. Here are some tips that your budget will love:

  • Credit/debit card payments have a 6% extra fee.. If you decide to use this payment method, keep it in mind.
  • PayPal payments have a 4% extra fee.. Don’t forget to kpeet it in mind when paying.
  • Don´t take it personally, but in Ecuador, big bills aren´t popular. Don´t bring $100.00 and $50.00 bills or they´ll stay in your pocket forever. Use small bills or even better: coins!
  • Checks and wire transfers are not accepted as payment methods. We are still old-fashion guys!

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Casa Carpedm perfectly marries the coziness of a family and the meaningfulness of social business. We stand for Green and Conscious Hospitality and, we remind and invite you to join our mission.

We truly believe that the future is in our hands; that we have the power to make a difference and, that we are all a diverse but single family.

Our staff is made of amazing people from all over the world and, their cultures, traditions, and experiences enrich our vision and the way we take care of our guests. We are more than thankful to have them and, we hope to continue to grow together.

Overall these years of sharing, connecting and, spreading good vibes we’ve been blessed enough to be recognized by our guests and these are the awards we are so proud of:

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Casa Carpedm Hostel are fully committed to improving the lives of those who need it the most.

You can also be part of this dream. Some of the things you can do to involve yourself are:

  1. To volunteer. If you want to be part of any of our volunteering projects, write us here.
  2. To donate! We gladly accept clothes or valuables that you won’t be using anymore. Some of the stuff we will really appreciate are:
    • Clothing (can be worn, as long as it is not broken or stained)
    • Shoes (sandals, flip flops, tennis, trekking shoes…)
    • Medicines&lt
    • Personal care products such as shampoo, hair conditioner, moisturizer, toilet paper, toothbrush, and toothpaste, etc.
    • Textbooks to learn languages, math, etc.
    • Coloring books
    • School supplies
    • Pet food, medicines and accesories
  3. To make a money contribution to whatever project calls your attention the most.
  4. To spread the voice about the hostel, so more people stay and book with us!

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