Carcelén Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Browse intriguing museums, learn about the planets and snap a selfie with one foot in either hemisphere in this unique monument, which marks the Earth’s equatorial line.
La Mariscal Craft Market
From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.
Parque La Carolina
Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Admire an exciting combination of architectural styles, explore gilded chambers and appreciate stunning paintings in one of the South America’s oldest churches.
Foch Square
Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.
TelefériQo Base Station
Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range.
Activities
Small-Group Quito Legends & Culture Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Our pick of the best Carcelén Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
Very convenient location so close to the airport and no noise. Staff were lovely. I especially appreciated the water station for refilling water bottles and the carafe in the room - it was good water too!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
A great hotel option in a nice area of Quito. Very close to restaurants and shops. Hotel room was nice, bed was comfortable and breakfast had a great selection of foods. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Just excellent
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Everybody in the hotel was very friendly. The room was clean. Only issue we had was two hours before checkout we went to shower and the water wasn’t running in the bathroom at all. It was working in the evening beforehand.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
ibis Quito
This was a fun, busy hotel in a great location. I really liked the energy, the breakfast was great and my room had a nice view. I'd definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Colon Quito
5 Stars
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carcelén
Kennedy
While you're in Kennedy, take in top sights like Bicentenario Park and jump on the metro at El Labrador Station to see more of the city.
Jipijapa
While you're in Jipijapa, take in top sights like RioCentro Shopping and jump on the metro at Jipijapa Station to see more of the city.
Rumipamba
If you're spending some time in Rumipamba, Naciones Unidas Boulevard and Vulqano Park are top sights worth seeing.
Iñaquito
If you're spending time in Iñaquito, check out sights like Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Quicentro Shopping and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Iñaquito Station or Carolina Station.
Financial District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Financial District. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.
Batán Grande
While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Iñaquito Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.
