If you want to stay in new town (I preferred old town), this is a good location. Very clean, quiet - especially for new town, hot water 24 hours/day, helpful staff. More

This is the second time I've stayed here. The family who runs the hostal are very nice and accommodating. The rooms in general are small and sparsely furnished with dropped ceiling and a small tv fixed to the wall that gets local channels from the tv antenna. However, the fact that the rooms are clean goes a long way here... More

We stayed here for 3 nights and had a great stay,very friendly people. More

I'm writng from my sunny room in the Hostal El Arupo, a pleasant little B&B on tree-lined calle Juan Rodriguez, in Quito's Barrio La Mariscal, which is my new preferred lodge in the Ecuadorian capital. I come to Quito once or twice a year and had stayed at a place recommended by a friend the last few visits, but it... More

Luis and Pilar who run the hostel, are excellent and totally trustworthy hosts. Best showers I've had in a long time! More

Staff was wonderful, very friendly and helpful, they also made a great breakfast. I spent three weeks in Ecuador and I stayed at this Hostal three different times. They had their work cut out for them- there were twenty eight of us many of whom were minors. It was safe and clean, two things that are important in Quito. There... More

i was at hotel arupo in october 2010 with a group of tourists. while we were checking in, someone has stolen my backpack with all valueables one can imagine from the reception inspite of the fence and electric door which should apparently protect the hotel. obviously someone entered hotel arupo whith my group. nevertheless my belongings were stolen right under... More

Since 2004 my wife and I have lived in Otavalo, Ecuador for extended periods of time. Whenever we're in Quito we stay at El Arupo. I can't imagine anyone being less than completely satisfied with everything about this place. The owners and management are delightful and helpful. The rooms are simple and clean, the water is always hot, and breakfast... More

When people always complain about this and that, they have to take into consideration that they are in Quito! I have been to various hostels in quito and Arupo was the best! When you expect european or american standards in a country that can hardly provide people with electricity, then you will, of course, have to PAY for that. Arupo... More