Hostal de la Luz

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : We had to do a last minute booking and glad this place worked out. I would not consider this a hostel. To me, the accommodation was like a B&B (breakfast is optional). Hosts were friendly and warm people. Helped us with our luggage when we checked out.
  : We had to climb more than 40 steps to get to the hostel. A problem when we had 3 carry on luggages between 2 of us. Hosts did not speak much English so we had some communication problem.

Fair
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Great view from the window of the church (from which this place takes its name) which, by the way, is well worth looking at. The room was large and well-appointed. Good access to a lovely little trek you can make up to the Ermita de San Julian further further up the valley.
  : I stayed in 4 different places during the 10 days I stayed in Cuenca; this was the most expensive and by far the worst for the following reasons: Noise: the walls are like paper - the first night I had to endure the loud and amorous exchanges of a young couple; the second night to the television preferences and conversation of a middle-aged couple who couldn't sleep! Location: San Anton is an unusual little neighbourhood but if you're a tourist there is little to see in this part of Cuenca and few amenities beyond a couple of bars - it's neither downtown or old town. There are many better places to locate yourself. Expense: it's an expensive option and though one of the assets is the excellent little breakfast this is not included. Now, locals may be ready for that but not unless you're told beforehand. I was presented with the extra bill at the end and no effort or opportunity was taken to inform me in advance that this was an extra cost. Room Servicing: the bathroom had a terrible leaking shower. I did everything I could to avoid this but it flooded the floor all the same. No one had bothered to refill the hand soap dispenser. Communication: no effort was made to communicate to me about the added expense of the breakfast nor did I get any response to my complaint about the noise from other guests, until over 24 later.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Friendly owners
  : Parking

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Atmospheric little hotel with rustic furniture and nice views from window. Very comfortable bed. There was a TV and air conditioning. Hosts were a very kind couple.
  : There was no kettle for tea or coffee. Garbage collection happens around 7am every morning just outside my window. Not super sound proof, will hear neighbors closing doors etc. No English spoken.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : Location Very kind staff
  : Tiny bathroom