With neat & tidy common areas (the sitting-room like area on the first floor & the garden-like area on the rooftop) and also clean bathrooms and a "cool water" refill, I had a comfortable 5-night stay at this place; and yes to "top it all off" in my opinion was the friendliness of all those who ran this place (especially the owner who was just very friendly & obliging with my inquiries and who also invited me for some evening meal on my first day).
Just somewhat on the downside though was that there was "no breakfast" at this place, but yes at just a very short walk from here (to the left after going down the stairs followed by another left at the end of the block) is a small restaurant for a "quite filling" breakfast (and for a very reasonable price of just about 4 US$); and actually also just directly across the street from that one for breakfast is one which is pretty great for dinner (a Chinese restaurant where I actually had all my dinners during my stay). And apart from food, for toiletry items & such are a number of convenience-type stores right around this hostel on the big street 10 de Agosto Avenue right in front of this place (and can also get from this place itself things like small bars of bath soap for like 50 cents).
And although not in close proximity to any sightseeing site (except the "fairly sizeable" Parque El Ejido which is just directly across Av. 10 de Agosto from this hostel), at just about a 15-minute walk away (to the right after coming down the hostel stairs to the street) is the city's "largest cathedral" Basilica del Voto Nacional (with "pretty comprehensive" city views from its 3 towers) with a further 15-to-20-minute walk from that cathedral to the city's "main plaza" Plaza Grande in Old Town (just an "ideal area" to spend a whole day along its medium-to-narrow streets lined with heritage-styled buildings); and for just about 6 US$ by taking a taxi in front of this hostel is to the top of El Panecillo Hill with the big Virgin Statue overlooking the city (a site totally worthwhile for "high-and-wide" panoramic views of the city in pretty much all directions from up there); and also in the vicinity of this hostel (just about a 5-minute walk) is the bus stop for the "direct bus" to Mitad del Mundo (the ride of just about an hour to the stop right outside that "huge compound" with the big Equator Monument & many other smaller structures inside).
And yes last but not least, having arrived in Quito on like a midnight flight, I'm just really "quite grateful" to this hostel for its Airport pick-up service (for about 30 US$) & the 24-hour check-in availability.
The hostel is big, very clean and has a wonderful terrace where you can relax whenever you want. There is a nicely equipped kitchen to cook your meal. Very friendly staff. And the location is good (especially if you planning to use Quitumbe or Carcenel bus terminals (buses are right outside of the hostel).
Only thing that I could wish for was a window that would go outside of the dorm to get more fresh air (the window goes out to the corridor that leads to the terrace).
Good location, good service and good price. The owner is very generous in spacing the gardens and common areas. Staff is very helpful and responsive to our requests. Can’t thank them enough for giving us a comfortable stay.
We stayed four nights at Quito Terrace and we really enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and super helpful and our private room on the top floor was clean, spacious and comfortable.
The terrace areas are quite expansive and full of greenery. They are great for sitting outside and enjoying your breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening.
There is free tea and coffee and free brioche bread rolls are available in the morning.
The wifi worked really well while we were there.
The location is pretty good too. It's between the old and new towns, so if you don't mind walking a little you can get to each easily. Otherwise it's a pretty cheap taxi or Uber fare.
We also used their laundry service which cost $5 for a basket of clothes. That was super helpful and it was done by the following day.
We really enjoyed our stay here.