Centro del Mundo is located right in the busy, sometimes chaotic, heart of Mariscal; this hostel fits right in. It is extremely popular, not only as it is one of the city’s cheapest places to stay, but also for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere... and of course their famous free rum & coke nights.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Centro del Mundo gives away 12 liters of rum & coke to be shared between whoever is staying at the hostel, creating a fun party atmosphere and giving you good insight into the type of traveler that will love this hostel.

As well as this key feature, the hostel is clean and has a lot more to offer with its comfy lounge, cable TV, free pool table, food available 24 hours a day and walls which have been turned into a giant informative guide to Ecuador.

Although at night the Mariscal can be a little dangerous (don’t carry too much money) this hostel is safe and does not let anyone enter who is not a paying guest.

Location:
Lizardo García E7-26 between Diego de Almagro and Reina Victoria
La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador

Hotel

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Breakfast Included, Community Kitchen, Lounge, Book Exchange - Charge, Luggage Storage, Linens Included, Taxes Included in Price

Room Prices:
Lower:$5.60 (dorm)
Higher:$23.52 (triple)
Price Description:Includes breakfast and tax.

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-2-222-9050
E-mail: centrodelmundo(at)remove-this.hotmail.com
URL: www.centrodelmundo.net

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Reviews

Traveler Reviews of El Centro del Mundo

Hostel Del Mundo

With its chilled out atmosphere and cheap prices, this has got to be one of the best hostals in Quito.. sure it is in the most dangerous part of Quito, La Mariscal but you get that wherever tourists go in South America... I have never had a problem with the staff on free rum and coke nights which happen 3 times a week and I have stayed there 4 or 5 times over the past 2 years.

V!VA user from England on Jan 21, 2009

2000

If you're traveling solo and want to meet people in Ecuador, this is THE place. El Centro del Mundo is fun, crazy, drunken and social. If you want a quiet or pretty place, this is not it. If you want to have fun, it's a blast.

Traveler from Sydney on Jul 12, 2008

1999

A very social place, easy to meet other travelers. Laid-back staff.

Traveler from norway on Oct 26, 2007

Great Fun

Whilst people might (at first glance) not like the hostel because it is small and slightly scruffy it really is the best hostel for meeting people and having a great great time. I met so many amazing people here (including the staff) and ended up travelling all over Ecuador with friends that I met at the hostel. A great place that I will always have happy memories of.

Traveler from Newcastle on Sep 22, 2007

Centro del mundo 2004

exceptionally cheap dorm rooms, good facilities, organised minibus bus trips direct from hostel and affordable food available. friendly stff and busy

Kathrine from Northern Ireland on Sep 15, 2007

Funny place, really good information!

The place is a good backpakers meeting place. Central (close to agency, bars, restaurants). You got a lot of information on the country from Pierre, the owner.

sophia on Jan 30, 2007

The best in Quito

This is a good hostal and a good place to meet someone.

Traveler from Canada on Jan 30, 2007

Stinky Ripoff.

Centro del Mundo is a cramped hole in the wall. The common areas are uncomfortable and stinky (spilled rum and coke from years ago), there are no kitchen facilities, and the food offered is grossly overpriced. Beds are also not up to par, and everyone who slept in my room woke up with a stuffy nose because of the amount of dust and mold in the blankets.

Traveler on Jul 26, 2006

Excellent choice

I travelled over 6 months all over South America and this hostel was something unique. Great atmosphere and you can meet lots of people on common room. Not to mention those cuba libre nights.

Traveler from Finland on Jul 11, 2006

lots of fun

A great place, with rum and coke nights monday, wednsday, friday. Great common room were you meet lots of people.

Traveler on Aug 23, 2005