Centro Histórico Travel Guide

Quito

A historic street with ornate buildings, flags, and a prominent church with a bell tower.
A domed building with a cross on top, surrounded by other buildings and a hilly cityscape in the background.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a dome structure.
A narrow street with colorful kites and flags, historic buildings, and a hilly background.
A public square with palm trees, a central monument, and surrounding buildings.

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An ornate church interior with rows of pews, a large organ, and intricate ceiling artwork.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

9.4/10 (1,122 reviews)
Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.
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Top hotels in Centro Histórico

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
0e3-33 Mejía Quito Pichincha
The price is ₹4,872 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
₹4,872
₹4,872 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Parque La Carolina and Quicentro Shopping are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Amazing location, staff, food, all the best"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 ₹17,323 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹17,323
₹19,585 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
"I think this is the best hotel in Quito and possibly all of South America. Great location. Incredibly helpful Staff. Excellent restaurant."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Plaza Grande
Hostal Viena Internacional

Hostal Viena Internacional

3 out of 5
Juan José Flores N. 5-04 & Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is ₹3,242 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹3,242
₹3,242 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Popular attractions Parque La Carolina and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
"Breakfast was great! The location was excellent. The hotel needs an update. The beds were not the best and the bathroom needs some TLC. The staff was super helpful with scheduling taxis and answering all of our questions."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Hostal Viena Internacional
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 ₹11,044 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
₹11,044
₹11,044 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
"Todo excelente, la atención al cliente, la ubicación, los desayunos, todo el personal fue muy amable."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums
Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

3 out of 5
Sucre Oe 3-17 y Guayaquil Quito
The price is ₹7,117 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹7,117
₹7,406 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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. ...
Hotel San Francisco de Quito
La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
La Ronda Quito
The price is ₹6,943 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹6,943
₹7,926 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Stay at this boutique hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (232 reviews)
"The hotel is located along Calle Ronda (one of oldest streets in Quito). Perfect location as it is so close to the central park, president’s palace, San Francisco Church, Cathedral, Basilica and many more. The hotel is very quiet even though a lot of restaurants and shows are outside the facility… ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
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A historic square with a prominent church tower, stone buildings, and a pedestrian walkway.

Quito Historic Center

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.

A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by buildings and roads.

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.

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.

A colorful building with vibrant murals and a sign reading "La Carniceria".

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.

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.

Centro Histórico Travel Guide

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