Quito Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic courtyard with a central fountain, white domed towers, and arched colonnades.
A historic square with a prominent church tower, stone buildings, and a pedestrian walkway.
An ornate church interior with intricate golden decorations, a central altar, and rows of pews.
A densely packed hillside town with colorful buildings and a prominent red and white structure in the background.
A cityscape with a prominent hill and a church on top.

Stay near popular Quito Historic Center attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Quito Historic Center Hotel Deals

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
0e3-33 Mejía Quito Pichincha
The price is AU$78 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$78
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Quicentro Shopping and Quicentro Sur Mall are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Terrible hotel that literally gives preferential treatment to gringos and neglect service to Ecuadorian citizens. They should be more equal and fair with their service. A paying customer should have equal rights and treatment despite independent of their skin complexion. I waited with my wife and ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique
Hotel Plaza Grande

Hotel Plaza Grande

5 out of 5
Garcia Moreno N5-16 Y Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is AU$280 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$280
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Plaza Grande
Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

3 out of 5
Sucre Oe 3-17 y Guayaquil Quito
The price is AU$104 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$104
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
"Tuvimos una estancia en familia, el personal super amable con nosotros, la ubicación del hotel fue muy buena ya que todo estaba cerca, si volvemos es seguro que nos hospedaríamos ahí de nuevo."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Hostal Viena Internacional

Hostal Viena Internacional

3 out of 5
Juan José Flores N. 5-04 & Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is AU$43 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$43
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast is fantastic. Location is very central."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hostal Viena Internacional
Casa Gangotena

Casa Gangotena

4.5 out of 5
Calle Bolívar OE 6-41 & Cuenca Quito Pichincha
The price is AU$634 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$634
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Quicentro Shopping and Quicentro Sur Mall are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Highly recommended. It was the highlight of our visit to Ecuador."

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

Casa Gangotena
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3 out of 5
Calle Junin OE1 - 61 y Quito
The price is AU$160 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$160
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Quito Historic Center

Find the best Quito Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Batán Grande

While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Iñaquito Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.

La Floresta

La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.

La Mariscal

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.



Quito Historic Center Travel Guide

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