Palermo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mitad del Mundo Monument showing a monument, a square or plaza and a garden

Monument to the Equator

4/5(9 reviews)

Straddle the earth’s equator and then take a trip to the site’s planetarium and museum.

Monument to the Equator
La Carolina which includes a park, wild flowers and flowers

Parque La Carolina

4/5(1 review)

Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Parque La Carolina
La Mariscal Craft Market featuring street scenes, markets and interior views

La Mariscal Craft Market

From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.

La Mariscal Craft Market
Foch Square featuring a square or plaza and street scenes

Foch Square

4/5(4 reviews)

Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.

Foch Square
Quito Cable Car featuring a gondola

TelefériQo Base Station

5/5(6 reviews)

Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range.

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

Independence Square

4.5/5(8 reviews)

The site where the Old Town first sprung up in Quito is home to an inspiring 16th-century cathedral and rows of majestic colonial structures.

Independence Square

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package

eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package

AU$8
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package
Quito Full Day Private Tour with Cable Car and Middle of the World

City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World

AU$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

AU$167
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

AU$243
per adult
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
Picture 6 for Activity Quito Auténtico y Milenario

Quito Essence - old town

AU$46
per adult
Quito Essence - old town
360 Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador

360° Day Tour Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador

AU$388
per adult
360° Day Tour Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador
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Our pick of the best Palermo Hotel Deals

Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
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The price is AU$201 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$201
28 Sept - 29 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! (2,179 reviews)
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"The hotel is clean, staff is attentive and its the closest hotel to the airport. We have status and are extremely grateful for complimentary upgrades when available. I do think there is a tiny bit of room making our stay even better by providing wash cloths since they only provide liquid soap and ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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 AU$124 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$124
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
ibis Quito

ibis Quito

3 out of 5
Avenida Diego De Almagro E8 19, Y Bello Horizonte, Quito
The price is AU$64 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$64
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
"Great for work"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

ibis Quito
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

4.5 out of 5
República de El Salvador, N34-349 e Irlanda, Quito, Quito
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (873 reviews)
"We stayed two nights, with a 6AM departure the second morning. So we only have the chance to try the morning breakfast once, but it was fantastic. Did not try the pool or sauna. We were chauffeured to/from airport and on our tour of Quito, so cannot really comment on ease of access to transit or ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
JW Marriott Quito

JW Marriott Quito

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$272 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$272
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
"The relaxation garden"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

JW Marriott Quito
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park

3 out of 5
Catalina Aldaz St. N34 267, Quito
The price is AU$121 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$121
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)
"Sc"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo

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
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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La Tola

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

La Tola
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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
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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

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