Guayaquil Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
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Where to stay in Guayaquil

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Downtown Guayaquil

Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.

Downtown Guayaquil
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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.

Ecuador
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Puerto Santa Ana

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

Puerto Santa Ana
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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.

Kennedy
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Urdesa

Urdesa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to San Marino Mall or Policentro.

Urdesa
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Simón Bolívar

If you're spending some time in Simón Bolívar, Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol are top sights worth seeing.

Simón Bolívar
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto, Intl. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is NZ$168 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$168
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
The room was absolutely beautiful, impeccably clean. The linens on the bed are so comfortable and high-quality. The courtesy van was waiting for us when we came out of baggage claim, and the check-in process was extremely smooth. This is the nicest holiday and that I’ve ever stayed in. Thank you ...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Hilton Colon Guayaquil

Hilton Colon Guayaquil

4.5 out of 5
Av Francisco de Orellana Mz 111, Guayaquil
The price is NZ$188 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$188
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
Loved the staff and the spa was great

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is NZ$170 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$170
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Spotless modern hotel Nice gym and pool VG breakfast V helpful staff A relatively easy stroll to the waterfront and the iguana park

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye

3 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Edificios Riverfront, Bellini, junto al hotel Wyndham., Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)
Owners condition that you turn the AC off when you leave and only have the auto fan on left the apartment hot all the time. The location has plenty of restaurant options and the view is nice, especially at night but it does get a little noisy on the riverfront.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

3.5 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
Room was clean and nice. I certainly wouldn’t call it Luxury at least not by US standards, but it was more than adequate. The huge highlight is the location, walk out the back door of the lobby and you’re right on the River, huge number of restaurants to choose from and lots of activity. It also ...

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Suitesecu Guayaquil

Suitesecu Guayaquil

4.5 out of 5
Av. Dr. Camilo Nevárez Vásquez, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mall del Sol Shopping ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Que necesitan cambiar oh arreglar la dirección ya que cuando lo buscamos en google maps nos indica otra dirección incorrecta

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Suitesecu Guayaquil
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Guayaquil

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I have lived in Guayaquil so know it quite well but recommend the Malecon, the Parque Seminario,Las Peñas, and all that area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

great food, great friendly people

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