Quito Historic Center Travel Guide

Quito

La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral
La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral
Quito Cathedral which includes street scenes and night scenes as well as a large group of people
Quito which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views
Basilica of the National Vow showing a city

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Quito Historic Center

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

3 out of 5
Sucre Oe 3-17 y Guayaquil Quito
The price is ₹6,633 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
₹6,633
₹6,771 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (447 reviews)
When i got to the hotel i had to pay more for a resevation that was already made. The room was freezing and my nephew had some bites all over his body.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Hotel Plaza Grande

Hotel Plaza Grande

5 out of 5
Garcia Moreno N5-16 Y Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is ₹16,567 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹16,567
₹18,477 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (223 reviews)
A staff was exceptional, the room was beautiful, the amenities were great, the cocktails in the tavern were out of this world.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel Plaza Grande
Casa Gangotena

Casa Gangotena

4.5 out of 5
Calle Bolívar OE 6-41 & Cuenca Quito Pichincha
The price is ₹41,686 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
₹41,686
₹46,090 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and Plaza de San Francisco ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Staff were attentive and friendly. Delicious food. Gorgeous building.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Casa Gangotena
Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique

Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique

4 out of 5
Cotopaxi N 9- 17 y Esmeraldas Quito
The price is ₹11,943 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
₹11,943
₹13,275 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews)
The room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. I love the old style building with lots of little seating areas. The decor really suits the building. I would stay there again

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3 out of 5
Calle Junin OE1 - 61 y Quito
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Location is great to visit historic area. Staff is friendly Breakfast was awesome and they will make sure to meet you dietary restrictions Thanks

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums
Hotel Mama Cuchara by Art Hotels Ecuador

Hotel Mama Cuchara by Art Hotels Ecuador

4.5 out of 5
Vicente Rocafuerte E3-250 y Luis Chávez Quito
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and Nayon Xtreme Valley are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Lovely breakfast and servers!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Mama Cuchara by Art Hotels Ecuador
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Other neighbourhoods around Quito Historic Center

It's hard to tell from its quaint city center how enormous Quito is.  On the steps of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, you can see the colorful buildings that cover the hills surrounding the city and get an idea for how large this city is.  #lifeatexpedia

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.

Centro Histórico
Quito @ night

La Tola

While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and San Blas Square.

La Tola
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San Juan

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.

San Juan
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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.

El Belén
Foch Square showing cafe lifestyle, street scenes and dining out

La Mariscal

4/5(16 area reviews)

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.

La Mariscal
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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 Floresta


Quito Historic Center Travel Guide