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

Things to do


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 ฿2,265 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿2,265
฿2,312 total
6 Mar - 7 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! (446 reviews)
The courtyard was so beautiful. The history of the building added to the intrigue and charm. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful 2 night stay. Safety was a high priority with a fare to buzz in guests. The breakfast was very nice and again the cavern environment told a story ...

Reviewed on 3 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 ฿5,643 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿5,643
฿6,294 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 ฿14,236 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿14,236
฿15,739 total
16 Mar - 17 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
La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
La Ronda Quito
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! (215 reviews)
Location was fantastic. Such a cute hotel. Staff were so helpful and kind! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique

Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique

4 out of 5
Cotopaxi N 9- 17 y Esmeraldas Quito
The price is ฿4,110 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,110
฿4,569 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (263 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
Hotel Casa Alquimia

Hotel Casa Alquimia

3 out of 5
Rocafuerte Oe3-13 y Guayaquil Quito
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,014 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿3,014
฿3,062 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (302 reviews)
yes, shopped nearby

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hotel Casa Alquimia
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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
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
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Colón

While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Uio Microtheater and Mindalae Museum.

Colón


Quito Historic Center Travel Guide