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Hotel Plaza Grande vs El Cafecito Quito Hostel

Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Hotel Plaza Grande is preferred by most professionals compared to Hostal El Cafecito. Hotel Plaza Grande scores 91 with approval from 9 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Insight Guides.

Hotel Plaza Grande
Hotel Plaza Grande
9 / 10
Garcia Moreno N5-16 y Chile, Quito, Ecuador
From $315 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"An antidote to the concrete towers of modern Quito, the Hotel Plaza Grande, on the Centro Histórico's main square, has brought a new level of comfort to the capital."
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Which room to book: Of the rooms facing the plaza, No. 34 has a small balcony.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Arguably Ecuador's most fabulous hotel (with, admittedly, prices to match) puts you right on the prime real estate of its namesake plaza." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Housed in the meticulously restored former home of one of Quito's founding fathers, this stylish hotel is opulent and grand." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This grand 16th-century converted mansion overlooks the Plaza de la Independencia, and everything about it is first class."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"An antidote to the concrete towers of modern Quito, the Hotel Plaza Grande, on the Centro Histórico’s main square, has brought a new level of comfort to the capital." Full review
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El Cafecito Quito Hostel
El Cafecito Quito Hostel
7 / 10
Luis Cordero y Reina Victoria, Quito, Ecuador
From $9 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Inside a yellow colonial house with graffitti scrawled on the outside wall, this is a popular budget choice, mostly for its mellow vibe and charming cafe-restaurant." Full review
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The claustrophobic private rooms are best avoided.