Las Peñas Travel Guide

Guayaquil

Panoramic view of Guayaquil city
Panoramic view of Guayaquil city
Great view over Guayaquil, worth the 444 steps up! #ecuador #view #city
Great view of Guayquil from Las Peñas.
Nice walk up to the lighthouse of Guayaquil- entrance is free!

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Las Peñas

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

2.5 out of 5
124 Numa Pompilio Llona Guayaquil Guayas
The price is Rp3.910.417 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp3.910.417
Rp4.372.941 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Stay at this aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Numa Pompilio Llona Street and Santa Ana ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is new and modern, it is a good place to relax and work.

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
Mansión del Río

Mansión del Río

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Las Peñas Guayaquil
The price is Rp1.001.187 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
Rp1.001.187
Rp1.118.161 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
Excelente opción para tus vacaciones, hotel muy bien ubicado, habitaciones muy cómodas con todos sus servicios y muy buena atención de su staff. El desayuno trae buena opciones.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Mansión del Río
Hilton Colon Guayaquil

Hilton Colon Guayaquil

4.5 out of 5
Av Francisco de Orellana Mz 111 Guayaquil
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.589.427 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
Rp1.589.427
Rp1.790.508 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (829 reviews)
Best location and hotel in Guayaquil

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto Guayaquil Guayas
The price is Rp1.415.820 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp1.415.820
Rp1.599.540 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
I always stay here when flying into/out of GYE airport. Always a wonderful experience. The hotel heard the story of a group of international tourists trying to get home to their own country and opened their doors to the travelers who had been in quarantine for a few months in southern Ecuador. The ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

4.5 out of 5
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N Guayaquil Guayas
The price is Rp1.681.286 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
Rp1.681.286
Rp1.891.553 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great breakfast! Location was great. Lots of security.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Guayas
The price is Rp1.345.520 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
Rp1.345.520
Rp1.522.120 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this spa 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 reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Everything was perfect !!!!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Oro Verde Guayaquil
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Other neighbourhoods around Las Peñas

Panoramic view of Guayaquil city

River City

While visiting River City, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.

River City
With more than 400 years old, Las Peñas was the first neighborhood of Guayaquil, which took its name from the cliffs and limestone rocks that formed the Hill back then when the Spanish settled in the XV century. In 1982 the neighborhood was declared Cultural Heritage of Ecuador.

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.

Puerto Santa Ana
Panoramic view of Guayaquil city

Tarqui

While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.

Tarqui
With more than 400 years old, Las Peñas was the first neighborhood of Guayaquil, which took its name from the cliffs and limestone rocks that formed the Hill back then when the Spanish settled in the XV century. In 1982 the neighborhood was declared Cultural Heritage of Ecuador.

La Atarazana

When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and Artisan Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Atarazana
Important monument here in Guayaquil

Downtown Guayaquil

Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like San Francisco Square and Central Market while you're in town.

Downtown Guayaquil
Important monument here in Guayaquil

Rocafuerte

If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, San Francisco Square and Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

Rocafuerte


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