Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide
Guayaquil
Visit Downtown Guayaquil
Popular places to visit
Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral
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.
Seminario Park
After visiting Seminario Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Malecon 2000
Malecon 2000 is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
City Mall
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can do some window-shopping at City Mall. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Santa Ana Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Ana Hill, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Guayaquil Historic Park
Guayaquil Historic Park is just one of the places to see in Samborondon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Downtown Guayaquil
Oro Verde Guayaquil
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Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Customer service, amenities, restaurant service. Professional team. Clean room, location.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Check in is on the 18th floor with amazing view along with the pool, buffet and bar. It was easy and they gave us a room with large windows and a view of the river and city which was nice. Room was clean except when I pulled the bed sheets down there was a tag from some new clothes in the sheets ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Excellent hotel! Spotless, convenient to the airport and right on the Malecon. Comfortable bed, warm shower, excellent breakfast, nice views and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
Excellent
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Guayaquil
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, San Francisco Square and Central Market are top sights worth seeing.
Tarqui
While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.
Bolívar
While Bolívar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Malecon Mall and San Francisco Square.
Olmedo
If you're spending some time in Olmedo, Malecon Mall and Crystal Palace are top sights worth seeing.
River City
While visiting River City, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.
Las Peñas
Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.
