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PENGUIN HOSTEL

3.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Galápagos National Park

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Interior
Classic Triple Room
Family Double or Twin Room
Restaurant
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$83
10 Feb - 11 Feb

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

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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Family Double or Twin Room

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

About the area

Puerto Ayora

PENGUIN HOSTEL places you steps from Galápagos National Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Academy Bay. Highlights at this hostel include free self-service breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Puerto Ayora hostel include Fishing Piers and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Academy Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fishing Piers - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Charles Darwin Research Station - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Malecon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Las Ninfas Lagoon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Galápagos National Park
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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
PENGUIN HOSTEL offers 7 accommodations. Beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cots (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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that 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 on-site 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

Are there any beaches close to PENGUIN HOSTEL?

The closest beach to PENGUIN HOSTEL is Playa de los Alemanes (1.6 km).

How much does it cost to stay at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

As of 8 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PENGUIN HOSTEL on 10 Feb 2026 start from NZ$82.70, 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 serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary self-service breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

No, PENGUIN HOSTEL does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at PENGUIN HOSTEL?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Travelled 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