Hostal Chimenea

Pretty cute hostal at the center of Banos. Its location is great- walkable to many restaurants, shops and tours. I booked a single room with private bathroom for three nights. It even included a balcony with views of a waterfall. A few things I did not love... - Breakfast was not worth it - don't pay ahead online. I would try breakfast spots outside or if you have to order from their menu on the spot. - Showers were very hard to get right. I spent each shower constantly changing the temperature because it was always TOO cold or TOO hot even with the slightest adjustment. - No microwave and access to kitchen-; I was told I could use the kitchen after breakfast but everything was locked up and stove would not turn on. Could not heat my food. - I got a complete facial here that was very mediocre. I left with the face mask not completely washed from my face...

Unfortunately this hostal has clearly declined recently. I had been here few times in the past. It seems there's a new administration. Pillows, mattresses and linen were not particularly clean. If you can fall asleep while smelling humidity odors, go for it! In Baños one can find hundreds of options, cheaper than this. I think this hostal is surviving due to its previous soon-to-evaporate good reputation. Certainly to suppress from one's favorites´list while in Baños.