[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Galápagos National Park ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/ec743b6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/9c35e793.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/545976d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/w1284h856x0y1-7835f54f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/w1284h856x0y0-ee96982d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies GARDNER HOSTAL provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 3.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 6 - Oct. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 7 - Oct. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=111924923&PinnedHotelID=111924923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/aafb0efd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Laptop workspace Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - 6 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Comfort Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111925000/111924923/9c35e793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Triple Room ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Wardrobe or closet - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds ### Comfort Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Laptop workspace Daily housekeeping Located on the top floor Wardrobe or closet - Sleeps 5 - 5 Twin Beds ### Comfort Quadruple Room ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Wardrobe or closet - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ### Comfort Twin Room ### Highlights Shower/tub combination Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Wardrobe or closet - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPuerto-Ayora-Hotels-GARDNER-HOSTAL.h111924923.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPuerto-Ayora-Hotels-GARDNER-HOSTAL.h111924923.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Puerto Ayora, GARDNER HOSTAL is in the city center. Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal and Las Grietas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galápagos National Park and El Chato Ranch. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, boat tours and fishing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Puerto Ayora travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora.dx602686) [View more Hostels in Puerto Ayora](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora-Hostels.d602686-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-0.74566%2C-90.31282&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P0Xszi1SAtmaFPrQOx3OOlu1BK0=) 340 e Islas Pl., Puerto Ayora, Islas Galápagos, 200102 ### What's nearby - Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Academy Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Fishing Piers - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Charles Darwin Research Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Las Ninfas Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.8 km ### Getting around - Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) - 81 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Santa Cruz Brewery - ‬1 min walk - ‪Limón Café Bar - ‬2 min walk - ‪Isla Grill - ‬3 min walk - ‪Golden Prague Galapagos - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Rock - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel near Galápagos National Park GARDNER HOSTAL provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), books, and evening entertainment - Outdoor furniture Room features All guestrooms at GARDNER HOSTAL include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and shampoo - Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15570000/15568900/15568830/c16ecd66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White House Galapagos Puerto Ayora - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 9.0 Wonderful 95 reviews CA $56 CA $56 total Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=15568830&PinnedHotelID=15568830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116726600/116726592/a8fe3d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HOSTAL ELIZABETH Puerto Ayora - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping CA $70 CA $70 total Oct 11 - Oct 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=116726592&PinnedHotelID=116726592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16789400/16789340/2b185ae7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ariana´S Galapagos Hostal Puerto Ayora - 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Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.6 Excellent 140 reviews CA $70 CA $70 total Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=20369256&PinnedHotelID=20369256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90030000/90029600/90029511/27a5429e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fernandina Hotel & Spa Galápagos Puerto Ayora - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa 9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews CA $142 CA $142 total Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=90029511&PinnedHotelID=90029511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34270700/34270607/18ea2854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Island Home Puerto Ayora - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services 6.0 3 reviews CA $38 CA $38 total Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=34270607&PinnedHotelID=34270607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children ### Things to do - Books - Evening entertainment ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Stair-free path to entrance ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%). We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 accepts credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as GARDNER HOSTAL Puerto Ayora GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation GARDNER HOSTAL Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Puerto Ayora ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GARDNER HOSTAL pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at GARDNER HOSTAL? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GARDNER HOSTAL on Oct 7, 2025 start from CA $28.88, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora-Hotels-GARDNER-HOSTAL.h111924923.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at GARDNER HOSTAL? > This hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at GARDNER HOSTAL? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at GARDNER HOSTAL? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is GARDNER HOSTAL located? > Located in the heart of Puerto Ayora, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Galápagos National Park, Academy Bay, and Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal. Fishing Piers and Las Grietas are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## GARDNER HOSTAL Reviews 3.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 3.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6.0/10 Staff & service ### 4.0/10 Amenities ### 3.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 4/10 Poor #### Harparminder Pummy Apr 14, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Not as shown in website photos. No windows to outside, extremely tiny bathrooms, and constant smell of gasoline. ##### Harparminder Pummy Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### mitsuo Mar 16, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities ##### mitsuo Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Burlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels.d601763.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Hamilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels.d3963.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Inn.h35593974.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Hurghada](https://www.expedia.ca/Hurghada-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d1512-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [One King West Hotel & Residence](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-One-King-West-Hotel-Residence.h1234327.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Matheson](https://www.expedia.ca/Matheson-Hotels.d6345192.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Luxury Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d602873-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Mazatlan-Hotels-Riu-Emerald-Bay-All-Inclusive.h2461537.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Portland-Downtown-Convention-Center.h40665.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in California](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-California.d206.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Cabin Rentals Alberta](https://www.expedia.ca/Alberta-Cabins.d11111-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-The-Lord-Nelson-Hotel-Suites.h460519.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Vienna (VIE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/vie/ottawa-to-vienna) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Thunder Bay (YQT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yqt/toronto-to-thunder-bay) > > [Flights from Bellingham (BLI) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bli/lax/bellingham-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Zürich (ZRH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/zrh/toronto-to-zurich) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nrt/toronto-to-tokyo) > > [Air Canada Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-canada-from-pearson-intl-to-vancouver-intl/ac/yyz/yvr) > > [flights from hancock intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/syr/flights-from-hancock-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Heraklion (HER)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/her/ottawa-to-heraklion) > > [Flights from Delhi (DEL) to Bali (BLC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/del/blc/delhi-to-bali) > > [Qantas Airways](https://www.expedia.ca/Qantas-Airways-Flights.cQF.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Salt Lake City (SLC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/slc/montreal-to-salt-lake-city) > > [Flights from Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dxb/hyd/dubai-to-hyderabad) > > [Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvg/bkk/shanghai-to-bangkok) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Rome (FCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/fco/calgary-to-rome) ### Packages > [Scotia Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Scotia.d6345068.Destination-Travel-Guides)