Palermo Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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

Monument to the Equator

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

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

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

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

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

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
Exciting Swing with the best view!

Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

AU$99
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared 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
eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package

eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package

AU$8
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

AU$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

AU$167
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
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Our pick of the best Palermo Hotel Deals

Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

5 out of 5
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The price is AU$220 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
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3 Aug - 4 Aug
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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$150 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
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3 Aug - 4 Aug
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Great location for early flights
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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$57 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$57
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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 ...
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ibis 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$115 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$115
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
"Compact rooms but super clean and comfy! The staff were really friendly and it's in a very central location."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
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 AU$190 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$190
27 July - 28 July
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! (189 reviews)
"It's a beautiful boutique hotel. I haven't had a chance to eat here but did have cocktails last night that were lovely."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
JW Marriott Quito

JW Marriott Quito

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$264 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$264
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (692 reviews)
No 1 hotel choice in Quito
"Excellent hotel choice with exceptional staff who always go above and beyond to help. The rooms are spotless and hotel is in a great location."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Palermo

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San Roque

If you're spending some time in San Roque, Plaza de San Francisco and Calle La Ronda are top sights worth seeing.

San Roque
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
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
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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