Quito Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La Merced Church which includes a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
Quito Cathedral showing night scenes and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Quito showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral
Basilica of the National Vow showing a city
Basilica of the National Vow featuring a city

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Quito Historic Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Patio Andaluz

Hotel Patio Andaluz

4 out of 5
Garcia Moreno N6-52, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews)
"The staff, the property and the view from my room were incredible. I highly recommend this gem! Be sure to read the story about this hotel’s history. So interesting! If you have a need or just a desire to stay in downtown Quito, do not pass this one by!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Hotel Patio Andaluz
Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

3 out of 5
Sucre Oe 3-17 y Guayaquil, Centro Histórico, Quito
The price is NZ$127 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$127
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (385 reviews)
"We had a lovely time at the hotel San Francisco, staff was helpful and accommodating. We will definitely come back to this hotel in a heartbeat! Location was perfect, it was centrally located in the heart of old Quito, walking distance from all the local shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Hotel Casa Alquimia

Hotel Casa Alquimia

3 out of 5
Rocafuerte Oe3-13 y Guayaquil, Quito
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (253 reviews)
"This is a very lovely ecuadorian style hotel, with very friendly staff. It has marvelous decorations all over, the beds are comfortable, the showers are hot. It does not have elevators, but the staff happily carried our bags to the third floor, where our room overlooked a plaza. The breakfast was ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel Casa Alquimia
La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
La Ronda, Calle Morales OE1- 160, Quito
The price is NZ$248 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$248
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)
"Old world charm , proximity to old Quito , large rooms excellent bathroom , seperate lounge area in hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
Hotel Plaza del Teatro

Hotel Plaza del Teatro

3 out of 5
Guayaquil, N8-75 y Esmeraldas, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and Santo Domingo Park ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
"Older hotel but good value for the money. No breakfast but many places within meters of the front door with very affordable options."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Hotel Plaza del Teatro
Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique

Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique

4 out of 5
Cotopaxi N 9- 17 y Esmeraldas, Quito
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"Front staff was so friendly, spoke great English, and acted as a friend. Great service, breakfast was better than a 5 star restaurant included in the booking. Very much tailored service to needs. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Good view from the hotel, very safe with high security! Make sure to ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Quito Historic Center

Independence Square showing street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

The Street of the Seven Crosses

Shopping, churches and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.

The Street of the Seven Crosses
Quito showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Centro Histórico

While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.

Centro Histórico
Default Image

La Tola

While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and Quijos River.

La Tola
Default Image

San Juan

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.

San Juan
Default Image

El Belén

If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like House of Ecuadorian Culture or National Assembly of Ecuador and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.

El Belén
Foch Square which includes dining out, modern architecture and café scenes

La Mariscal

4/5(1 area review)

La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.

La Mariscal


Quito Historic Center Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: