Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto

Galapagos Islands · Ecuador

Hostal Galapagos by Bar de Beto

HostelPunk Score
49% SHIT
Medium confidence 49 reviews
2nd best in Galapagos Islands
Bed bug check pending 49 of 100 reviews analyzed
Incentivized-review check pending 49 of 100 reviews analyzed

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 🌆 Rooftop 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (23)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Nightclub Book Exchange Pool Table Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Filtered Water Dispenser Express Check-in / Out Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Recycling Bins CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Social Balcony

Prices

Dorms $29 / night
Privates $34 / night

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Worst reviews

Germany MALE 31-40 Mar 6, 2023 2.0/10

The daughter of the owner is really nice and helpful. The rooms are simple. One morning the water didn’t work. Door to the building was open all night. Overall it’s ok but too pricey for what you get.

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Denmark MALE 18-24 Jan 20, 2024 4.0/10

Very nice hostel overall, but not very good value for money. Wifi was the worst I've had so far on the islands. Beds were nice, so was aircondition and the family that runs the hostel are nice. Good location, right in front of the flamingo lagoon. Pretty clean but gets dirty quickly because the hallway is just a sandy path - very charming though.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Sep 5, 2025 6.0/10

room was very very sandy when arriving, reception is almost never there so getting help is hard. activites are posted but nonexistant, microwave smells lile burning rubber

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 May 13, 2025 6.0/10

Das Waschbecken im Badezimmer war sehr klein und es war immer überall Wasser. Der Boden war immer sandig nirgends war ein Besen zu sehen. Toll war dass eine Bar zum Hostal gehörte und man da ab $20 Konsum ein Geschenk bekommen hat. Besitzer waren sehr freundlich.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Dec 7, 2024 6.0/10

This was a nice spot to not spend too much time in. The hostel had many great facilities except I wasn't shown any of them! Instead check in focused a lot on the rules of the hostel and attention to keep it clean. The space is on an island where some of the main attractions are accessible via the beach, so sand in the rooms was understandable. What wasn't, was the insistence from the woman who checked me in to use a dirty sandy mat to 'clean' my shoes before I walked into the room. Had potential

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 8, 2023 6.0/10

I really liked this place. The owner and his daughter were very kind and helpfull with things to do in town. I definitely recommend this place. Hopefully can come back one day 😊

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Austria MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Apr 20, 2023 6.0/10

Nice clean Hostel next to the beach and close to the center. In the "backyard" you can see flamingos from the terrace. Breakfast should be included in that pricerange

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Switzerland COUPLE 25-30 Jan 18, 2023 6.0/10

good but the kitchen was very dirty

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England FEMALE 31-40 May 9, 2026 8.0/10

Decent price and they are really helpful with organising tours and giving recommendations but you also get what you pay for (early check out (but also fairly early check in), limited times the desk is staffed (especially in the morning) and no hot water).

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Cyprus MALE 18-24 Dec 30, 2025 8.0/10

Good hostel but it's bar was flat due to the competition next door, comfy beds good AC. Sand was always an issue could do with a little tap to wash your feet off

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 31-40 May 9, 2026 Atm 80%

Decent price and they are really helpful with organising tours and giving recommendations but you also get what you pay for (early check out (but also fairly early check in), limited times the desk is staffed (especially in the morning) and no hot water).

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing! The place is really beautiful, next to the beach, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this hostel!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 60%

J'ai adoré mon séjour dans cet hostel, ma chambre était spacieuse, propre, avec un service de ménage tous les jours, une climatisation et une salle de bain fonctionnelle avec de l'eau chaude. Hostel en plein centre de la ville, très bien situé. Le personnel était disponible et agréable.Je regrette juste l'absence de lieux communs au sein de l'hostel, hormis la cuisine avec quelques tabourets, d'où les 3 étoiles pour l'ambiance car il est difficile de rencontrer des gens vu la configura...

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Cyprus MALE 18-24 Dec 30, 2025 Atm 20%

Good hostel but it's bar was flat due to the competition next door, comfy beds good AC. Sand was always an issue could do with a little tap to wash your feet off

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Finland FEMALE 25-30 Dec 22, 2025 Atm 100%

What a lovely place! I spent Christmas in the Galapagos and the owner family made us feel so welcome, organizing some cute activities :) rooms were clean and cozy and it’s right next to the beach. Would definitely recommend!

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England MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Dec 10, 2025 Atm 60%

More like a hotel than a hostel! Really lovely staff and they have a nice bar (however the pink iguana bar had live music and more atmosphere!) rooms were clean but constantly sandy as next to the beach. Showers really nice and warm! Small kitchen. Right next to a pond with flamingoes in it and great location for beach and town!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Nov 29, 2025 Atm 100%

Freundliche, hilfsbereite Besitzerin, schöne Unterkunft und eine tolle Bar nebenan.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Nov 16, 2025 Atm 80%

Great accommodation - stayed in a very clean, well equipped single room the majority of the time. Super close to the beach and bar with occasional live music. The owner was very helpful and helped arrange a taxi for the early-morning ferry and gave great food recommendations :)

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England FEMALE 25-30 Oct 1, 2025 Atm 100%

Amazing location and the staff were lovely, only issue for me was that they close the kitchen at 8 so you can make food/hit drinks after then.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Sep 5, 2025 Atm 20%

room was very very sandy when arriving, reception is almost never there so getting help is hard. activites are posted but nonexistant, microwave smells lile burning rubber

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England COUPLE 25-30 Aug 31, 2025 Atm 80%

A great little spot right on the beach. Had a lovely stay and so close to the start of the wall of teas trail. WiFi was a bit temperamental but otherwise facilities were great.

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Australia COUPLE 25-30 Jul 6, 2025 Atm 60%

Great stay. Hostel was clean, bed was comfy and the staff were so lovely.

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USA FEMALE May 22, 2025 Atm 100%

Don’t miss this place if you are on Isabela Island. It’s the best family running the hostel and nearby bar. I loved resting in the hammock in the afternoon. I really liked the kitchen, with fresh water and plenty of supplies to make my meals. The people who were here were also so nice. This is a do not miss! 10/10.

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 May 13, 2025 Atm 80%

Das Waschbecken im Badezimmer war sehr klein und es war immer überall Wasser. Der Boden war immer sandig nirgends war ein Besen zu sehen. Toll war dass eine Bar zum Hostal gehörte und man da ab $20 Konsum ein Geschenk bekommen hat. Besitzer waren sehr freundlich.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 May 6, 2025 Atm 100%

Very nice and chill hostel. Has a beachfront bar with hammocks which is the perfect place to hang out after day trips. Lovely and very helpful staff and nice clean rooms

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Germany MALE 18-24 May 6, 2025 Atm 80%

Es war großartig dort, ich hatte eine tolle Zeit, habe nette Menschen kennengelernt, Gäste so wie auch Mitarbeiter. Die Bar hat eine klasse Lage am Strand, auch wenn man 50m von den Zimmern dorthin laufen muss, da diese nicht direkt an der Bar sind.

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England MALE 25-30 May 5, 2025 Atm 100%

Amazing stay. Great location next to the beach and the bar is easily accesible and is a great spot for a nice drink. The room was clean and tidy, as was the kitchen. Fiorella was particularly welcoming and friendly and very helpful in recommendations. Top marks

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 2, 2025 Atm 60%

decent hostel

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 16, 2025 Atm 100%

Ich hatte eine tolle entspannte Zeit im Hostel, besonders hervorzuheben ist herzliche Inhaberfamilie. Ich habe mich selten so willkommen gefühlt

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 17, 2025 Atm 100%

This wonderful hostel is my favourite one on galapagos! The hostel is very familiar and is run by a family with a lot of passion. The beds are comfortable, the rooms are clean, there is a small kitchen with a fridge and a roof terrace. My favorite place was the hammock in the bar with a view of the sea, which hostel guests can use at any time. Occasionally games are played in the bar or there is dancing - I had a really great time! Fiorella also helped me a lot. I can only recommend it!!