Itchimbia Travel Guide
Quito
Visit Itchimbia
Popular places to visit
Itchimbia Park
Enjoy sweeping city views from this picturesque hilltop park and admire art exhibitions at its architecturally impressive cultural center.
Monument to the Equator
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
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.
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.
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.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.
Top hotels in Itchimbia
Fenix Hotel
Velan room
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Casona 1914 Quito - Gothic Cathedral View Rooftop
This hotel is so friendly. It's a very small hotel that trips you like a member of their family. Fair warning, the single rooms that don't include breakfast are low budget. it's a closet, but once I upgraded (<$50 a night for the upgrade) it was a double bed, nice bathroom, and it included the breakfast ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
La Rosario Hotel
Never cleaned the room toiletpaper never replaced when empty television didn't work. I paid for a room for 2 and they took out 1 of the 2 towels. Wall very dirty.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel David
The staff stood at at Hotel David. Sandy and Joshua were extremely helpful and friendly. The negative is all the stairs at the hotel and no elevator. If not for the stairs, I would return again. I came with my brother who has issues walking. I cannot say enough good things about the helpful ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Wyndham Quito Airport
La amabilidad de la gente es única.. la comida es excelente y el lugar está muy bien ubicado cerca del aeropuerto muchas gracias por sus atenciones con nosotras, les agradecemos mucho
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
From the beginning, the rooms were amazing. The front entrance was spotless. The breakfast was awesome. The location can’t be any better.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Itchimbia
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.
Guapulo
Guapulo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sanctuary of El Guápulo and Statue of Francisco de Orellana.
Gonzalez Suarez
While Gonzalez Suarez isn't home to many top sights, El Jardin Mall and Foch Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Uio Microtheater and Mindalae Museum.
El Belén
If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like National Assembly of Ecuador or House of Ecuadorian Culture and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.
