El Belén Travel Guide
Quito
Popular places to visit
House of Ecuadorian Culture
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in House of Ecuadorian Culture during your trip to Quito. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
El Ejido Park
After visiting El Ejido Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Quito. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
National Assembly of Ecuador
After visiting National Assembly of Ecuador, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Quito. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Teatro El Agora
You can make plans for a show at Teatro El Agora on your trip to Quito.
Ecuador Central Bank Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ecuador Central Bank Museum during your travels in Quito. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
La Alameda Park
After visiting La Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Quito. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE

Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch

Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito
Top hotels in El Belén

Hilton Colon Quito
There was no airport shuttle. The taxi was $ 25.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Casona 1914 Quito - Gothic Cathedral View Rooftop
Room was very clean, charming and comfortable. Interior of hotel is quiet. Rooms on front are much more exposed to street noise during the days. Hotel was very accommodating and arranged for transportation from airport and on to our next destination in Mindo. Breakfast was cooked to order, plentiful ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
Habitación agradable, camas confortables. Excelente atención del personal. Buen desayuno. Llegamos siempre con gusto en el hotel, y eso desde años.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Quito
Staff were courteous. Great hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Belén

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.

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.

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.

The Street of the Seven Crosses
Shopping, churches and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.

Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

Itchimbia
While you're in Itchimbia, take in top sights like General Rumiñahui Coliseum or House of Ecuadorian Culture, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.
