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

A gazebo, a large tree, and a cathedral in the background.
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Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral

9.0/10 (113 reviews)
After visiting Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, 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

City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

AU$171
per adult
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Ecuador Paragliding Montañita

Ecuador Paragliding Montañita

AU$91
per adult
Ecuador Paragliding Montañita
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

AU$197
per adult
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Private city tour in Guayaquil - Iguana Park

Guayaquil Private Experience - City Tour for Seniors

AU$239
per adult
Guayaquil Private Experience - City Tour for Seniors
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

AU$140
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 AU$150 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$150
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
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 AU$101 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$101
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Costumer services Excelente ,people Macy's and food delicious"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

4 out of 5
Boyaca 1615 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is AU$121 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$121
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 AU$101 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$101
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (347 reviews)
"The staff was really helpfull and the make you feel like you were at home"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Palacios Guayaquil
The price is AU$140 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$140
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 ...
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Hotel Palace Guayaquil

Hotel Palace Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Chile No # 214 y Luque Guayaquil Guayas
The price is AU$104 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$104
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
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 Numa Pompilio Llona Street while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

A lizard on a metal fence.

Kennedy

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

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a river, and a bridge.

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.

A densely packed hillside cityscape with colorful buildings and a prominent tower against a sunset sky.

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 Alban Borja Commercial Center.

Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide

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