Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide

Guayaquil

A statue of a soldier on a pedestal with a building in the background.
A colorful outdoor installation with large letters spelling out a word.
An iguana on green grass.
A close-up of a green iguana with yellow claws and a patterned skin on grass.
A close-up of a marine iguana with spiky scales and a rough texture, surrounded by green foliage and red flowers.

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A close-up of a marine iguana with spiky scales and a rough texture, surrounded by green foliage and red flowers.
Photo by Miguel Vasquez
Open Photo by Miguel Vasquez

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.
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Things to do

GYE Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport Aeropuertos Lounge Access

GYE Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport Aeropuertos Lounge Access

฿1,214
per adult
GYE Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport Aeropuertos Lounge Access
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

฿3,280
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

฿4,001
per adult
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

฿2,115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

฿5,084
per adult
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
Private city tour in Guayaquil - Iguana Park

Guayaquil Private Experience - City Tour for Seniors

฿5,576
per adult
Guayaquil Private Experience - City Tour for Seniors
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Top hotels in Downtown Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Guayas
The price is ฿3,162 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿3,162
฿3,561 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff, clean room, wonderful breakfast"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

4 out of 5
Clemente Ballén 406 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is ฿2,498 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,498
฿2,831 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Good breakfast, nice staff"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

4 out of 5
Boyaca 1615 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is ฿2,503 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,503
฿2,803 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I loved everything about this location!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Av Malecon Simon Bolivar Guayaquil
The price is ฿2,097 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿2,097
฿2,356 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Palacios Guayaquil
The price is ฿2,456 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿2,456
฿3,146 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions La Rotonda and San Francisco Square are located ...
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Hotel Palace Guayaquil

Hotel Palace Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Chile No # 214 y Luque Guayaquil Guayas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,154 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,154
฿2,419 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
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Where to stay in Downtown Guayaquil

Find the best Downtown Guayaquil areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A row of colorful colonial buildings with balconies and wooden shutters.

Ecuador

Ecuador might not have many top sights, but C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A densely packed urban area with numerous buildings and a prominent tower on a hill.

Puerto Santa Ana

Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Numa Pompilio Llona Street while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Iguana en el Parque Seminario, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Kennedy

Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or World Trade Center while you're exploring the area.

A densely packed hillside cityscape with colorful buildings and a prominent tower against a sunset sky.

Urdesa

Urdesa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to San Marino Mall or Alban Borja Commercial Center.

A coastal cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, high-rise buildings, and a busy street.

Garzota

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Garzota. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Mall del Sol Shopping Center and City Mall, a few notable attractions nearby.

Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide