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.

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A monument with a statue, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Independence Square

9.2/10 (889 reviews)
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
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Things to do

Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito

Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito, every day

Rp1.033.149
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito, every day
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch

Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch

Rp1.383.369
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Rp1.260.792
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa Lagoon

Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE

Rp1.085.682
per adult
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Quito: Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum, Cable Car, Craft Market

Quito: Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum, Cable Car, Artisan Market

Rp1.138.215
per adult
Quito: Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum, Cable Car, Artisan Market
Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito

Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito

Rp1.295.814
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito
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Top hotels in Centro Histórico

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
0e3-33 Mejía Quito Pichincha
The price is Rp905.276 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp905.276
Rp994.686 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and San Agustin Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Staff was lovely"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique
Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

3 out of 5
Sucre Oe 3-17 y Guayaquil Quito
The price is Rp1.139.977 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.139.977
Rp1.166.800 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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. ...
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 Rp3.218.760 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp3.218.760
Rp3.589.812 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
Hotel Plaza Grande
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 Rp2.051.959 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp2.051.959
Rp2.051.959 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums
Casa Gangotena

Casa Gangotena

4.5 out of 5
Calle Bolívar OE 6-41 & Cuenca Quito Pichincha
The price is Rp8.361.804 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp8.361.804
Rp9.243.977 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Highly recommended. It was the highlight of our visit to Ecuador."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 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
The price is Rp1.940.547 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Rp1.940.547
Rp2.161.425 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay at this boutique hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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 Botanical Garden of Quito.

An aerial view of a large oval-shaped park with a running track, a red sports field, and a river running through the middle.

Batán Grande

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

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.

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.

Centro Histórico Travel Guide