Sierra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Basilica of the National Vow showing a city
Basilica of the National Vow which includes religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
La Carolina which includes a park, wild flowers and flowers
Basilica of the National Vow which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Basilica of the National Vow featuring a city

Where to stay in Sierra

La Merced Church which includes a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Quito Historic Center

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

Quito Historic Center
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Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.

Downtown Cuenca
La Carolina featuring a pond and a garden

La Carolina

Travellers choose La Carolina for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station and check out top sights like El Jardin Mall.

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Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

Cuenca Historic Center
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
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
Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$261 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$261
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,146 reviews)
"Super convenient with extremely helpful staff. And the food was delicious! The shuttle to/from the airport runs 24 hours either every 15 or every 30 minutes depending on the time of day. If you call the hotel with your flight information, there will be someone at the airport to greet you. Highly ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is NZ$139 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$139
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent service surpassed expectations"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca

4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N, Cuenca, Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$180 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$180
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (508 reviews)
"Comfortable accommodations. It was very cold and rainy during our visit to Cuenca, having heat in the room was very important and welcome!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Oro Verde Cuenca
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.
Edificio Tofino

Edificio Tofino

3 out of 5
Av. Naciones Unidas, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Naciones Unidas Boulevard and Iñaquito ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
"Nice place right in the center of town. It is very hard to initially find using the address but if you enter the name of the hotel in Google map it will take right there."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Edificio Tofino
Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel

Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel

4 out of 5
José de Antepara E3-61 y Vicente Léon, San Blas, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
10/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with very friendly staff. Some food is provided which is a nice add on. Definitely worth staying at if you want to be near the historical center. No complaints at all."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel
Acqualina Suites and Spa

Acqualina Suites and Spa

4.5 out of 5
& Irlanda, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Garden of Quito ...
"The apartment is nice, but be aware that the owner is quite inflexible. When we learned we were unable to have friends over in the apartment (building policy not mentioned to us at any point), we requested to leave. The owner was completely inflexible, and threated to charge us additional an amount ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug. 2024

Acqualina Suites and Spa
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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