Centro Histórico Travel Guide

Quito

A historic street with ornate buildings, flags, and a prominent church with a bell tower.
A domed building with a cross on top, surrounded by other buildings and a hilly cityscape in the background.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a dome structure.
A narrow street with colorful kites and flags, historic buildings, and a hilly background.
A public square with palm trees, a central monument, and surrounding buildings.

Stay near popular Centro Histórico attractions

An ornate church interior with rows of pews, a large organ, and intricate ceiling artwork.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

9.4/10 (1,122 reviews)
Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.
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Top hotels in Centro Histórico

Hotel Plaza Grande

Hotel Plaza Grande

5 out of 5
Garcia Moreno N5-16 Y Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is ฿9,704 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿9,704
฿10,766 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (251 reviews)
"Wonderful service and location"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Plaza Grande
Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
0e3-33 Mejía Quito Pichincha
The price is ฿1,725 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿1,725
฿1,725 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Foch Square and Quicentro Sur Mall are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Excellent service all the personal excellent staff. I’m very happy I will return again. Thank you"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique
Hostal Viena Internacional

Hostal Viena Internacional

3 out of 5
Juan José Flores N. 5-04 & Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is ฿1,261 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿1,261
฿1,261 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and genuinely seemed like they wanted us to enjoy our stay, but as soon as I walked in to the bathroom, I saw black mold. I am glad we were only there for about 10 hours. The location was not great, very noisy all night, we barely slept, and did not seem like the safest place ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hostal Viena Internacional
Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

3 out of 5
Sucre Oe 3-17 y Guayaquil Quito
The price is ฿2,453 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,453
฿2,503 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (478 reviews)
"Gorgeous and centrally-located historic hotel. Helpful staff, clean and comfortable room and the bed was also comfortable. Have a drink one evening on the rooftop deck!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3 out of 5
Calle Junin OE1 - 61 y Quito
The price is ฿3,807 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,807
฿3,807 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"Great location, easy access to many restaurants. Nice and friendly service."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums
La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
La Ronda Quito
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,604 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,604
฿4,014 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (230 reviews)
"Great food, clean, nice staff"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in Centro Histórico

Find the best Centro Histórico areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic square with a prominent church tower, stone buildings, and a pedestrian walkway.

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.

A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by buildings and roads.

La Carolina

Travellers choose La Carolina for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station and check out top sights like El Jardin Mall.

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.

A colorful building with vibrant murals and a sign reading "La Carniceria".

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.

Batán Grande

While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Iñaquito Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.

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