River City Travel Guide

Guayaquil

River City
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Popular places to visit

Santa Ana Hill

Santa Ana Hill

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Santa Ana Hill
La Perla

La Perla

You can learn about the history of Guayaquil with a trip to La Perla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

La Perla
Malecon 2000

Malecon 2000

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Malecon 2000

Numa Pompilio Llona Street

During your trip to Guayaquil, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Numa Pompilio Llona Street. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Numa Pompilio Llona Street

Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Botanical Garden

Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art

Top hotels in River City

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

4.5 out of 5
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N, Ciudad del Rio - Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is ₹9,660 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
₹9,660
₹10,845 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Everyone was helpful, place is very comfortable"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye

3 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Edificios Riverfront, Bellini, junto al hotel Wyndham., Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is ₹7,047 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
₹7,047
₹7,135 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"I left a shirt behind, they called me and returned it before my taxi arrived. Excellent service!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

3.5 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Everything, it was incredible. I went with my family and they had a great time."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

2.5 out of 5
124 Numa Pompilio Llona, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is ₹19,090 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
₹19,090
₹21,241 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Numa Pompilio Llona Street and Santa Ana ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"I absolutely loved my stay at Hotel Rio Guayas! The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and made me feel truly welcome. One of the highlights was the stunning river view from the restaurant absolutely unforgettable. The hotel feels luxurious, with beautiful artwork and elegant decor throughout. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
Mansión del Río

Mansión del Río

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Las Peñas, Calle Numa Pompilio Llona No. 120, Guayaquil
The price is ₹5,226 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
₹5,226
₹5,836 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (130 reviews)
"A very charming little place, a lot of history, right in the middle of a colonial old town. Inside the building a lot of history, of their owners 100 years ago. I will recommended 100 % . Many many places to eat, dance and karaoke. Around here….You don’t need to go out of this area to find fun."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Mansión del Río
Fortune Hotel

Fortune Hotel

3 out of 5
Pedro Carbo 408, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is ₹4,093 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
₹4,093
₹4,181 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Artisan Market and Museum of Anthropology and ...
"Very bad Hotel. Not using Expedia again."

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around River City

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Las Peñas

Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.

Las Peñas
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Puerto Santa Ana

Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or La Perla while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Puerto Santa Ana
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Tarqui

While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and El Carmen Hill.

Tarqui
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La Atarazana

When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and Modelo Alberto Spencer Herrera Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Atarazana
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Downtown Guayaquil

Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.

Downtown Guayaquil
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Rocafuerte

If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Central Market and Simon Bolivar Statue are top sights worth seeing.

Rocafuerte

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