Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. Room types may vary.
The listings of booking offers for each property take into account the compensation paid to us by our partners. Prices shown may be for varying room types. Prices displayed are the lowest available, corresponding to the least expensive room type available, as provided from our partners as of the time of the user’s search.
La Chimenea is a comfortable, safe and modern hostel: we offer dorms and private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, balconies, hot water and excellent views of the surroundings. Our prices are 8.50 and 10.00 per person include internet and tax. Our hostel offers a panoramic terrace, private parking, restaurant/cafe, guest kitchen, book exchange, board games, luggage storage, free internet and Wi-Fi, steam health bath, swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
Luis A. Martinez y Rafael Vieira, Banos 010151 Ecuador
Hostal Chimenea
459 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
We were very lucky to come across this place due to Hostelworld over booking our original choice but it turned out that this place was even better. We were welcomed by a sweet lady who checked us into our dorm and provided us with free clean towels. The hostel has some great family vibes and the place was always very clean. In the back of the property was a gorgeous pool which was extremely well maintained and a bar with $1.75 beers. Upstairs you’ll find the breakfast area which we ate at a couple of times which again was very affordable.
The location is about 2-3 minutes away from the town cathedral and city center, Baños isn’t very large so all essentials are within walking distance.
Thank you for your warm hospitality and making my stay in Baños unforgettable.
Read more
Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The hostel was easy to find. It's conveniently located in the main street near many restaurants and souvenir stores. It has a terrace with a wonderful view of the waterfalls in the mountain. A part of the terrace is covered and it serves as the dining room. The menu is varied but the best you can have is freshly baked bread and juice for breakfast. The rooms are big enough and have a TV and a clean bathroom with hot and cold water. The water is heated by solar panels and the rooms have plants in them. You can also have a read on the balcony. Although I can find many good aspects to this hostel, I have to mention that it lacks a safe to store valuables. Other than that, everything was perfectly fine! That's why I recommend this hostel. The owners are friendly and are always available to help.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2021
Rooms
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Going during Corona Virus Time is difficult. You cannot get coffee in the city before 9AM. This place is a wonderful place. You can see the waterfall from the terrace that by the way has burners and a sink where you can make your own coffee. The owner is an amiable guy where you can tell he has a great heart. For me...I wanted a couple of beers. He did not have change and asked me to pay him the next day. The place is excellent for the price and it is quaint. It is a "Hostal" so you won't get the fancy service and you won't pay the fancy price. I am recommending this place because the owner is so nice that he deserves the business. It is so clean and well maintained that I would gladly have paid double.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2020
Value
Rooms
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stayed here for 1 night while in Banos. This place is located on the edge of town but is still very close to many places to eat and drink. My room consisted of 3 twin beds. It was clean but basic. The view from the roof was nice. My stay included breakfast which was slow but satisfactory. My only complaint was the rooster that lives next door woke me up very early. Overall, this place was fine. If you need an inexpensive place to stay in Banos that is clean, this place will do.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2022
Value
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We had a nice large room with a balcony view of the waterfall. The staff is friendly. Our balcony was above the pool and you could hear the people splashing around but it didn't disturb us. The lounge area on the top floor is a nice place to hang out. Breakfast options were reasonably priced so I ate there both mornings. The Hostal is on the edge of central Baños which is quite compact. It's just around the block from the waterfall and baths and a couple of minutes walk to the central square.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I stayed here for only one night when coming back from Chimborazo with a friend of mine. I took a private room and she took a bed in one of the dorms. Both of us had an excellent experience. The rooms were clean, the staff was super friendly and the pool and rooftop terrace were perfect for relaxing after the mountain. They also offer a massage service which was greatly appreciated and they are located on the same street as all the tour operators. Everything was great ! Gracias por todo Daniela !
Read more
Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Unfortunately this hostal has clearly declined recently.
I had been here few times in the past.
It seems there's a new administration.
Pillows, mattresses and linen were not particularly clean. If you can fall asleep while smelling humidity odors, go for it!
In Baños one can find hundreds of options, cheaper than this.
I think this hostal is surviving due to its previous soon-to-evaporate good reputation.
Certainly to suppress from one's favorites´list while in Baños.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:DON´T TAKE THE RISK
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Comfortable, safe, nearby various places and activities. Easily accessible. Friendly staff. Security. 1.2 liter bottles of water for $1. Rooms right next to pool. (Had to continually cross over wet tiles to get to room.) Centrally located for a variety of activities, including spas. Tour guides come to hotel. The horse tour was less than stellar. The guides needed to call after they lost their way. The customer care was lackluster at best. Did not stop at the water fall, which was to be a highlight.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Pool can be right next to room. Careful walking on wet tile to get to room.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Very comfortable, clean, and friendly accommodations. Staff is very helpful and the view from the rooftop terrace lovely. Fairly quiet street just a few blocks to the hot springs and downtown. Breakfast freshly made to order for ~$3.25.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from DanielaP5090, Manager at Hostal Chimenea
Responded 25 Jan 2020
Thank you for the review
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Carlos and his family were wonderful. I had a very comfortable stay and have and will continue to recommend their place. The breakfast was very tasty and the best coffee I have had at a hostal so far. I stayed in #20 and it had a beautiful view of the waterfall. Thank you
Read more
Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
There are more places to choose from in the Banos area.
PRICE RANGE
$50 - $50 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hostal chimenea banos
LOCATION
EcuadorTungurahua ProvinceBanos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect total costs of the stay, including all taxes and fees known to our partners. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Which popular attractions are close to Hostal Chimenea?
Nearby attractions include Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water (Nuestra Señora del Agua Santa) (0.2 km), Las Piscinas de la Virgen (0.2 km), and Leprechuan Bar - Club (0.4 km).
