La Casa Sol Bed and Breakfast

With its wide balconies, gardens, gorgeous windows and yard, La Casa Sol - Bed and Breakfast - offers to the international traveller a cosy lodge in this typical andean style hostel.

We spent the first three years remodelling La Casa Sol, always trying to remain loyal to the art and materials of the andean culture. Our pottery and woodworks are hand painted by artists from Cotopaxi, while the fabrics and textiles are hand made by indigenous people from the communities of Salasaca and Otavalo. The colourful and warm touch of La Casa Sol is what makes it so unique and why we are proud to open the doors and our hearts to the public.


La Casa Sol is considered part of Quito´s cultural patrimony. Years ago it was a residential home in "La Mariscal" the most popular neighbourhood for wealthy families. Today, Mariscal is a modern tourist centre with a variety of restaurants, bars, shops, art galleries and interesting streets and parkways full of colourful arts & crafts markets. Mariscal is not only where the embassies and consulates have their offices (US, France, Japan, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, and many others), but also where you can find beautiful handcrafts, paintings, carpets tapestries and sculptures made by talented local artists.

We invite you to visit our home, make yourself welcome, and remember... "La Casa Sol is your home".

IMPORTANT SERVICES OF 10% AND TAX OF 12% ARE NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES

OUR ROOMS:

All of our rooms are cantered around a planted inner courtyard leading into the living area and cafe.

The living area has a small library and toe-toasting fireplace where you can peruse our bookshelves for the latest information about Ecuador or enjoy a game of chess and nightly fires.

And our international cafe is open daily from 7 am to 9 pm. Enjoy a freshly squeezed glass of cool tropical juice or a cup of aromatic Colombian coffee.

We also have a TV room with cable and an area with games, cards, chess, etc.

LA CAFETERIA " el sol "
Open from 7 am to 10 pm. Different brews of coffee are served in our cafeteria, mild, medium and strong scented for all tastes. No doubt you will enjoy the exquisite natural juices, from exotic fruit from the Coastal Ecuador, Amazon and the Andes Mountains. Our chef, Señora Lidia Nuñez , makes a unique combination of cereal, granola and muslë; homemade marmalade and fruit compots. Don’t forget to try our wines, always ready for a cheer!

LA TIENDA (Gallery - Souvenir Shop)
La Tienda offers a variety of handcrafted products made in Ecuador. These items are available for trade or sale, the idea is to open a space for the artisans to offer their products directly to the public. Our exhibit includes arts & crafts from Tigua - Cotopaxi, Salasaca, Tungurahua, Sarayacu-Napo, Jambeli-Manabi, Cuenca-Azuay, jewellery from various artists and of course arts from our homeland Otavalo-Imbabura. Each purchase you make will represent a great support for each artisan family.

NET SERVICE " conectados al mundo"
We are hooked to the NET by optic fibre with speedy connection 24 hours a day. All our rooms are equipped with phone lines and phone for direct international dialling, or you can hook up your laptop in the different terminals in La Casa Sol for direct internet connection. If you wish to send or receive a fax our staff will be delighted to help you.

TRAVEL SERVICES " descubre la tierra unica por sus contrastes"
La Casa Sol, along with Andean Touring Co. International tour operator offer exclusive service to our guest in discovering Ecuador & Galápagos, exploring the amazing richness in history, culture & ecology.

Daily tours are offered to the most popular destinations around Quito, all tours include private transportation & experienced bilingual guides. Transportation service is available for small or large groups to any destination in Ecuador. It will also be a great pleasure to be the first ones to welcome you in Quito at the airport.


ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Laundry: open from 7 am to 7 pm
Storage: For your extra luggages while you travel. Cost $ 1 USD per bag/per day
Traveller’s assistance and Touring information
Spanish Lessons: La Casa Sol works with the best Spanish schools in Quito, Otavalo & Baños offering quality for a reasonable rate.