The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden is a friendly Australian/Ecuadorian run hostel conveniently located in a quiet, friendly cobble-stone street in central Quito. Our 'barrio', or neighbourhood, is one of the few remaining Colonial districts and even our building is protected by a United Nations World Heritage listing. With a big improvement in security in the Old Town in recent years, plus 24 hour police patrols, our neighbourhood now enjoys a level of safety and security equal to (or often better than!!) most international capital cities. BUT THERE`S MORE!!!Our beautifully restored colonial building features a rooftop terrace/restaurant/bar with breathtaking views of the historical Old Town. Feel free to browse our hostal book exchange, chat with our friendly Ecuadorian and foreign staff, check your email in our internet cafe, or just fall asleep in a hammock listening to any of our wide selection of music.HOW'S YOUR SPANISH?Get more from your time in SA with a better knowledge of the local language.Our low overhead costs mean better teachers at cheaper prices. Email ahead for more information.A SECOND SECRET GARDEN!! That's right - Tarquin & Katherine recently completed construction of their dream home and hostel, The Secret Garden Cotopaxi, high up in the remote Ecuadorian Andes.STILL NOT CONVINCED??!!We are one of the most highly recommended hostals in Quito (check out 'Thorn Tree' on Lonely Planet`s website and other forums to see some of the latest comments).Hasta ProntoTarquin & Katherine

Directions

From the bus terminal, expect to pay around $3 for a taxi.From the airport we offer an airport pickup service. The cost is $10 (total, not per person). This service is 100% safe, friendly & easy.Most international flights arrive between 9pm and midnight, so everything in the airport is still open at that time.If you wish us to pick you up from the airport, then please email us your flight details at least 72 hours in advance (incl, date, time, flight number and where you are coming from). When you walk out of the terminal, just look for a person holding a Secret Garden sign. You pay the $10 direct to the person who meets you. Alternatively, you can catch a taxi from right outside the arrivals terminal for approx $5 to $7. The taxi service is safe and easy to use 'Ethere is always a taxi rank assistant who speaks English 'Ehowever you must agree the fare before getting in the car. You can either pay the taxi driver directly or you can buy a taxi voucher from the booths as you are walking out of the terminal 'this will cost you approx $7.IMPORTANT 'EHowever you are coming, please make a note now of our details just in case!! The Secret Garden, Antepara E4-60 y Los Rios (arriba del Plaza Belmonte), Sector San Blas, We look forward to welcoming you to Quito.Hasta Pronto!!Tarquin & Katherine