Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide
Guayaquil
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Popular places to visit
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
San Francisco Square
Learn about the local history of Guayaquil with a stop at San Francisco Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Central Market
During your trip to Guayaquil, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Central Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Seminario Park
After visiting Seminario Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral
After visiting Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Clock Tower
Learn about the local history of Guayaquil when you take a trip to Clock Tower. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Guayaquil
Oro Verde Guayaquil
best buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Habitaciones confortable y limpias. Desayuno variado, fresco y sabroso.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Excelente estadía y servicio. Muy buen desayuno y personal atento. Volvería y lo recomiendo.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
everything was great
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Room was perfect, plain and simple. Bathroom was spotless, perfectly functional, quick hot water. No complaints.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
We've stayed here several times and enjoyed it each time. It's a nice place and the front desk staff are very helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Guayaquil
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, San Francisco Square and Central Market are top sights worth seeing.
Tarqui
While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.
Bolívar
While Bolívar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Malecon Mall and George Capwell Stadium.
Olmedo
If you're spending some time in Olmedo, Malecon Mall and Crystal Palace are top sights worth seeing.
River City
While visiting River City, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.
Las Peñas
Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.
