I stayed here for 4 days while in Cuenca and found it to be the perfect spot to lay my head. Friendly staff, decent breakfast included, and it's a real hub for connecting with other travellers and locals alike in the evenings. If I had one petty complaint about the place it would be the antiquated keys to the room... More

I stayed here with my family during Cuenca's independence day weekend and I was pleasantly surprised how well it went. It was a great value, the breakfast was excellent, it's right off of Calle Larga, and the staff were very friendly. The bar is fun and chill and they shut down at 11 or midnight, so you can get some... More

Very nice and cleans rooms with private bath room. Good matrices. The doors are a bit complicate to handle as the locks and keys are at an original state from this historical building. They have an attached restaurant and bar, which means it is loud till midnight. So, if you look for something very quite, better to go somewhere else.... More

After having spent several nights in other cheap hostels in Cuenca, I was glad to stay at la Cigale. Location is very good, the rooms are comfortable, nicely decorated and very clean. I did not have problems with the shower, which was lovely, but the hot water takes time to come (as it is the case for many hostels I... More

Overall it was a clean place. I didn't have hot water for 4 days and complained and no one did anything about it then I left after. Giovani told me to go and find a place somewhere else. He is the most rude person I have ever come across. Other than the staff was friendly. I could not get wi-fi... More

Me and my girlfriend stayed at La Cigale for 4 days and I thought it was the best hostal we have visited on our trip so far. Great atmosphere, nice staff, good prices and really close to all the restaurants, bars and cultural tourist destinations in Cuenca. I would recommend Cigale to everybody travelling to Cuenca on a backpackers budget.

I have been meaning to write this review for some time now, we stayed for a week in early June. The rooms are comfortable and clean if a little small. Great shower with plenty of hot water and good pressure. Breakfast was the choice of the usual here in Ecuador but well cooked eggs and plenty of great coffee. La... More

The price has gone up a few dollars, but still a great deal. By far they have some of the best showers in Latin America. The morning staff has very useful information on visiting tourist destinations. There is a restaurant/ bar downstairs with great food at unbeatable prices; however that means it stays a little loud until it closes at... More

La Cigale is in a great location inbetween the centre and the river, close to bars and restuarants. Perfectly comfortable room with clean private bathroom and hot water. Food is wonderful and the atmosphere at night is unbeatable. It is a little more expensive than other places around, but if you want security of a good nights sleep then La... More