Estudios kylie y Evelyn

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Estudios Kylie y Evelyn on Calle las Piedrillas, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The street’s tucked away in this quiet residential pocket of Santa Cruz, and you know what? That turned out to be exactly what made it special. It’s one of those places where you actually hear birds in the morning instead of traffic, which is pretty rare when you’re staying in a city center. The building itself has that unpretentious Canarian charm – not flashy, just solid and welcoming. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that overly formal hotel lobby nonsense. The owners (I’m assuming Kylie and Evelyn, though I never actually confirmed this) have created something that feels more like staying at a friend’s well-appointed apartment than a traditional hotel.

What really won me over were the studios themselves. They’re thoughtfully set up with actual living in mind – decent-sized fridges, proper cooking facilities, and honestly, better coffee makers than most four-star places I’ve stayed. The beds are genuinely comfortable, not just “hotel comfortable,” and there’s enough space to actually unpack your suitcase without everything feeling cramped. The bathrooms have good water pressure, which matters more than you’d think after a day of exploring. I loved that each studio has its own character – mine had these lovely tile details that felt authentically local without being kitschy. The Wi-Fi actually works well (tested it thoroughly while catching up on work), and the air conditioning keeps things comfortable even during those warm Tenerife afternoons.

Here’s what I really appreciated though – the location gives you the best of both worlds. You’re close enough to walk into the heart of Santa Cruz when you want that urban energy, but far enough from the main tourist strips that you get a genuine sense of how locals actually live. There’s a little market nearby where I’d grab fresh produce, and the walk down to the harbor area is pleasant, maybe fifteen minutes at a relaxed pace. Parking isn’t a nightmare like it can be closer to the port – there’s usually street parking available, though it fills up during weekday business hours. The neighborhood gets pretty quiet at night, which was perfect for me, but if you’re looking for stumbling-distance nightlife, you’ll need to venture out a bit. That 9.1 rating makes total sense to me – it’s the kind of place that does the fundamentals really well without any pretense. For the price point, especially if you’re planning to stay more than a couple nights, it’s honestly hard to beat.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $88. Studio with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $94. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• A place for artistic hippie souls – Afina from Germany – 23 January 2025 (10/10)

  We loved everything… this was a perfect place for us both after the days hiking 🙂 hippie perfect.
  The view from the patio, the sound of the ocean – amazing.
  The kitchen itself was also lovely! We had an open fully-equiped kitchen between the bedroom and the bathroom.
  But at the best was the lady in charge 😍 a woman that makes you feel home, welcome, warm… her way to welcome us in her apartments was unique.
  We would stay longer if we would have had time.

• Superb – Charlotte from Singapore – 5 January 2025 (9/10)

  It was special, with a spectacular view and very kind staff

• Mountain Views, Ocean Breezes, and Real Value in Northern Tenerife – Jay from United States – 12 November 2024 (10/10)

  This apartment exceeded my expectations and was exactly what I had hoped to find but one can never truly tell from pictures and descriptions. I'll try anyway
  
  The location is sublime with spectacular views and despite its more remote location in the north it is easily accessible as the last stop of a bus route that's worth a ticket just for the views through the mountains (line 946 from santa cruz). A rental car, is of course also an option but not needed as the bus stop is around the corner. Unlike sterile resorts with the same drab manufactured presence, this apartment has enough to become part of the experience while offering all of the comforts you'd want on a vacation. The hostess is eager to welcome, accommodate and go beyond to share her pride in the apartment and the entire building. The entirety of which has a large pool, several viewing decks, and places to relax either alone or with other guests.
  
  Inside of the apartment there is a covered but semi-open kitchen / dining room to allow for the cool ocean breeze and enough space for a small family. The bedroom has a large and small bed with very comfortable bedding and a tv/wifi/fan.the restroom is uniquely positioned a few steps up from the kitchen as the building is built against a mountain slope. In general the nights were cool and quiet during my stay.
  
  As it appears to be a newer listing and business, the level of care and attentiveness is high and further improvements were excitedly shared with me. The pool, I was told will get a tropical makeover.
  
  Location wise, it is nearby to two trails leading down to the beaches below, which can be reached within a brisk 15 minute walk/hike. There is also a basic supermarket and a restaurant/bar. (Good arepas). The vibe is local but entirely welcoming. This is the place for someone who wants to go beyond the resorts in the south and the duty free type shops that are lined up to take your money.
  
  What could be improved: After such a glowing review below, how could I possibly share what I didn't like? I'll try…
  
  I had to wrestle with the keys in the lock to open the outside gate to come inside and the toilet seat was so fragile it almost slid out from under me. I also know that upon reading this, there is zero doubt the hostess will, in a brief panic, immediately address this. I was also hoping to find a hammock, I should have asked.
  
  Vodafone cell coverage was down for a brief few moments at night, which impacted the entire village. Nonetheless I enjoyed a strong wifi connection during my stay, and it is likely that an even better fiber data connection has already been installed as they intend to cater to digital nomads as well as working professionals addicted to Outlook.
  
  I am a solo male traveler in my early 40's who has traveled extensively, so this review should be read in that context.
  
  Couples would also enjoy this apartment and potentially small adventurous families. Hopefully I'll have the chance to revisit as one of those two in the future.

• Great! – Anneleen from Belgium – 3 November 2024 (9/10)

  The location is amazing, nice view, quiet neighbourhood, very sweet hostess who does everything she can to make you have a wonderfull stay. This was the most memorable stay in Tenerife 😉 we felt like we were in Cuba 😅
  
  What could be improved: Low pressure in the shower

• Escapada almáciga – Patricia from Spain – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  El apartamento la torre está muy bien equipado, camas muy cómodas y todo lo necesario para pasar unos días de relax, lugar tranquilo y sin ruido y la anfitriona muy amable, la piscina muy bien y admiten mascotas, sin duda volveremos!
  
  What could be improved: Nada

• Geweldig verblijf in een geweldige omgeving met een hele fijne gastvrouw. – Tijs from Netherlands – 1 May 2025 (9/10)

  De ligging, de omgeving en de zeer vriendelijke gastvrouw Nohra.

• Exceptional – Michaela from Czech Republic – 19 March 2025 (10/10)

  Nejsrdečnější ubytování, celý dojem si vás prostě získá, nečekejte luxus ale ducha. Paní domácí je opravdu znamenitá ale velmi vřelý byli i sousedé a to bylo moc mile 😉

• Exceptional – Audrey from France – 28 February 2025 (10/10)

  La casa del pino está muy bién situada, con maravillosos paisajes alrededor y en un pueblo muy tranquilo ! Gracias mucho por la acogida de calidad y estas vacaciones geniales en la casa del pino ! La terraza y la piscina son también muy agradables !

• Minden szuper volt – Ádám from Hungary – 22 February 2025 (10/10)

  A szállásadó nagyon kedves volt, a szállás egy kicsit tákolt, viszont mi az ilyesmit nagyon szeretjük, érezhető volt benne a kézi munka!

• Nous avons passé un très bon séjour chez Mylena chez qui on ne manque de rien. – Lisa from Martinique – 15 February 2025 (10/10)

  Logement bien équipé et au calme

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