Casa Oriente

Location:
Yaguachi y Llona (about three blocks east of the southernmost end of 12 de Octubre on Yaguachi)
Centro Histórico, Quito, Ecuador

Hotel

V!VA User‘s Description

Casa Oriente is located between the Centro Histórico and La Mariscal about four blocks east of the southernmost end of 12 de Octubre on Yaguachi. Despite being a somewhat nondescript building, the inside is charming and homey. A common patio on the top floor offers excellent views, a big picnic table and common kitchen for residents. Designed for travelers planning extended stays in Quito - the owner won't rent out a room for less than a week; Casa Oriente is an excellent place to meet travelers from around the world. The rooms are basic, no refrigerator or oven, but a gas stove, sink and a few cabinets complete the kitchen. The mattresses are all good and linens are provided.

The internet cafe is the cheapest we've found in Quito at $0.60/hour for a broadband connection. Residents can use the computers after the cafe is closed to the public - until around midnight. Several pool tables, a ping pong table, some arcade games and board games also make Casa Oriente a great home away from home.

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-2-254-6157
Fax: 593-9-892-1496
E-mail: agrodelicias(at)remove-this.yahoo.es

Traveler Reviews of

A few months in Quito

Rating: 100%

If you plan on living in Quito for at least a few weeks, you should seriously consider Casa Oriente. It is cheap ($90 a month) and perfectly located in Quito in a safe but central area right between La Mariscal and Centro Historico (both only a 15 minutes walk away). Rooms are a reasonable size, they are clean, all have private bathrooms, and if you want, internet access. From the roof terrace, which is open for everybody living there, you have a stunning view on Quito. The owners (an Ecuadorian family) are very friendly, they help you if they can, and they can tell you quite a bit about their country. A great place for young people!

By V!VA User from Germany, Apr 29, 2008

A taste of Ecuador

Rating: 100%

I lived in the Casa Oriente for three months straight, and first of all, to live in the Casa is to live in Ecuador. Pedro and his family run this buisniss. They have a student pub with Internet access at 60 cents an hour, and billiards as well. The roof kitchen makes it easy to party nicely and cook deliciously. You even can get your hair cut by Maria, Pedro's wife. Beer, cold and fresh, is $2.25 for two-and-a-half litres.

By V!VA User, Dec 14, 2007

great place

Rating: 100%

Everything was perfect when I stayed here.

By V!VA User from Germany, Sep 30, 2007