Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A statue of a soldier on a pedestal with a building in the background.
A colorful outdoor installation with large letters spelling out a word.
An iguana on green grass.
A close-up of a green iguana with yellow claws and a patterned skin on grass.
A close-up of a marine iguana with spiky scales and a rough texture, surrounded by green foliage and red flowers.

Stay near popular Downtown Guayaquil attractions

An iguana on green grass.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Seminario Park

After visiting Seminario Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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Activities

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

NZ$201
per adult
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

NZ$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Private city tour in Guayaquil - Iguana Park

Guayaquil Experience - Premium City Tour

NZ$255
per adult
Guayaquil Experience - Premium City Tour
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

NZ$264
per adult
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
Santa Ana Hill

Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

NZ$226
per adult
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

NZ$170
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
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Our pick of the best Downtown Guayaquil Hotel Deals

Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$169 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$169
11 July - 12 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"C"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

4 out of 5
Clemente Ballén 406 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$138 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$138
19 July - 20 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and fantastic breakfast. I enjoyed my two night stay in this hotel."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

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Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Palacios Guayaquil
The price is NZ$178 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$178
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions La Rotonda and San Francisco Square are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location close to the Malecón 2000"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

4 out of 5
Boyaca 1615 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$142 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$142
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Av Malecon Simon Bolivar Guayaquil
The price is NZ$107 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$107
3 July - 4 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews)
"me cobraron el 15% llegando al hotel no tenia incluido el desayuno"

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Hotel Palace Guayaquil

Hotel Palace Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Chile No # 214 y Luque Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$117 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$117
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
"Excelente servicio"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Hotel Palace Guayaquil
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Guayaquil

Find the best Downtown Guayaquil areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A row of colorful colonial buildings with balconies and wooden shutters.

Ecuador

Ecuador might not have many top sights, but C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A densely packed urban area with numerous buildings and a prominent tower on a hill.

Puerto Santa Ana

Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Artisan Market while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

A cityscape with colorful buildings, a prominent church, and a hill with residential structures.

Kennedy

Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or Policentro while you're exploring the area.

A golden statue of two figures forming a heart shape on a paved area with a modern building in the background.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Simón Bolívar

When in Simón Bolívar, you can plan a visit to Mall del Sol Shopping Center and San Marino Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide

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