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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
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  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Classic Studio Suite

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Soundproofed
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Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
Select Comfort bed
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
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Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Calle Junin OE1 - 61 y, Juan Jose Flores, Centro Historico, Quito, EC170401

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Panecillo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Atahualpa Olympic Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min walk
  • Chimbacalle Station - 10 min drive
  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hasta la vuelta Señor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vista hermosa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lavid - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪San Ignacio Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Sanduches De La Plaza Grande - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Hotel near Independence Square
Located close to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Basilica of the National Vow, Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and airport drop-off service (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • Books, concierge services and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1748
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Friend's Hostel Quito
Friend's Quito
Friend's
Friends Quito
Friends Hotel Rooftop
Friends Hotel Rooftop by DOT Tradition
Friends Hotel Rooftop by DOT Collection
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Hotel
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Quito
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Hotel Quito

Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Self-parking is available for USD 20 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums located?

Located in Quito Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. El Panecillo and Basilica of the National Vow are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Francisco Station is 6 minutes by foot and La Alameda Station is 21 minutes.

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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

From the moment we arrived we were pampered with personalized care. The staff was exceptional at making us feel welcomed and thoughtfully & attentively responding all of our requests and questions. We enjoyed extraordinary meals & wonderful walks with breath taking views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

The staff is very helpful. The location is very good, near central plaza. The building is well renovated, colonial style, very beautiful but too much stairs for people over 75 and in Quito (2800m) it is difficult to breathe. The breakfast was very good but in the 3rd floor, beautiful view but more stairs!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Excellent place to stay. Very safe. Very clean with a good eye for details.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great! A 275 year old colonial building. Get ready to climb some stairs! Everyone is nice. Free breakfast is delicious. Great value for price. Cozy bed. Perfect location right by old town. Yay!
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Amazing property, right in the heart of historic Quito. The room was extremely clean, and the staff was amazing. Only downside was it got quite noisy at night (outside traffic), but it is to be expected with such a centrally-located place. Overall, we were quite pleased with this hotel, and would definately stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

This property was so welcoming from the minute we walked in. Easy taxi service, personable staff, delicious breakfast. We had an early tour to catch and they opened the breakfast early for us. Very clean room, hot shower. Lots of restaurants around and a 3 minute walk to Quito’s historic centre.
Amazing breakfast!!
Breakfast room with a view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The Friends Hotel and Rooftop was everything we love about a hotel. The staff were all friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived until the day we departed. Each morning, a delicious, and ever changing, breakfast exceeded our expectations. We took a smaller room on an upper floor that had a view of the Panecillo and the location was convenient for walking throughout the Centro Histórico. Our first choice on any visit to Quito.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

nice area, decent staff, good breakfast, a little expensive. uber cannot find address
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

This hotel is absolutely awesome and exceeded our expectations! The service was outstanding, and we truly appreciated the excellent communication support with translators — it made our stay as deaf guests so much easier and more enjoyable. The rooftop offers a stunning view, and the breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

True gem on every front. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and they had no problem catering to my gluten free allergy. I took the walking tour and it was really good!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This quaint little hotel is charming, easy walking in the historic district, and staff are war and friendly and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Overall the kindness of the staff made this an amazing stay. The hotel was very secure, I felt like I was coming to my home. I received everything that was offered and they went above and beyond to accomodate. The breakfast is a set menu but always delicious, healthy and filling. The view from the rooftop is amazing, loved having breakfast with an amazing view of Quito, el panecillo and the surrounding mountains. The night tour they offer is educational, fun and not very long (my personal preference). Will stay here again, no doubt.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Fantastic hotel - small, quiet and really well managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hot breakfast was excellent. A small fridge was provided me upon request. Filtered water was readily available for the guests to keep in their rooms. The facility was beautifully and meaningfully decorated reflecting Ecuadorian culture. I don't think Expedia should advertise them as having a restaurant. It's misleading,especially if the person who books really wants to have access to a restaurant in their hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff at the Friends Hotel & Rooftop were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I was interested in exploring Quito and the sights around the city. They knew about the historic places and how to get there. They knew about the stores I needed to go to to pick up things I needed while traveling. The hotel is only a couple of blocks away from the Unesco Plaza Grande, which is at the heart of the historic center of Quito. I enjoyed walking there to see the famous cathedrals and to try out the restaurants and shops. Their free breakfasts were so delicious! They prepared them according to what you wanted and always with the freshest ingredients. Their coffee was to die for! I stayed at this fabulous hotel from April 28th to May 2nd, 2025 before I traveled to Guayaquil to meet the Sierra Club for our trip to the Galápagos Islands.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Hotel has a perfect location at the edge of historical center of Quito and is located at dead end street ... so no noise from cars . View from the restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Enjoyed my stay at Friends very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Honestly the room was amazing!! We stayed in a beautifully decorated three room suite for a wildly reasonable price. My only regret is I was running around so much, I didn’t spend much time in the room! I stayed with a friend but this would be a great stay for a romantic getaway. The location was quiet but close to everything. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

I loved everything about this hotel. It is nearly new, great breakfasts, quiet and attractive inside and out. They communicated with me quickly and clearly when I had questions before my visit. What I liked best was the camaraderie of the team. They act like a close family. Yale really stands out. Great English, always happy to help. She went above and beyond to get my new phone setup when my old one was pickpocketed. Thanks everyone! Be careful! Old town feels very safe, even at night. But the pickpockets are very skilled.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Tranquil location in the city center with a super friendly and helpful staff. They servered a wonderful breakfast on 3rd floor which we enjoyed all while taking in a beautiful view of the city and mountains! We will definitely recommend as great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Yale at the front desk was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Nice, clean place to stay in Quito. The staff is very helpful, and we found the room to be clean and without too much noise in the night. The front desk is happy to help guide you. The breakfast is tasty!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

What an absolute amazing stay! We were picked up at the airport and dropped off at the front door. The airport greeter (Fernando) and front desk representative (Joel) carried our luggage to our room (on the top floor). There is no lift/elevator so request a lower floor if possible. My name was on the welcome sign and we were given information about the area and tours. I mentioned that I was cold and Joel brought us a space heater. There were additional blankets for our convenience. The beds were comfortable and the double room with two beds was spacious. Yale and Henry were super helpful front desk representatives! They made us feel very welcome and comfortable to ask any questions. The breakfast crew was superb! The food was freshly prepared and appealingly presented. The breakfast area offers astonishing views of the city including the Virgin of El Panecillo. Fresh flowers and greenery add a nice touch to the homey feeling. This historic center hotel is charming and has phenomenal value for your money. No need to keep up with room keys as there are digital keypads. We booked our return to the airport at check in. If ever in Quito again, this will be our only choice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025