Quito Historic Center Travel Guide

Quito

A historic courtyard with a central fountain, white domed towers, and arched colonnades.
A historic square with a prominent church tower, stone buildings, and a pedestrian walkway.
An ornate church interior with intricate golden decorations, a central altar, and rows of pews.
A densely packed hillside town with colorful buildings and a prominent red and white structure in the background.
A cityscape with a prominent hill and a church on top.

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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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Things to do

Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito

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

Rp1.053.799
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

Rp1.411.019
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

Rp1.285.992
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

Rp1.120.030
per adult
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito

Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito

Rp1.321.714
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito
Quito: Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum, Cable Car, Craft Market

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

Rp1.160.965
per adult
Quito: Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum, Cable Car, Artisan Market
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Top hotels in Quito Historic Center

Hotel Plaza Grande

Hotel Plaza Grande

5 out of 5
Garcia Moreno N5-16 Y Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is Rp3.158.460 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp3.158.460
per night
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (264 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with exceptional service. Terrific value"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Plaza Grande
Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
0e3-33 Mejía Quito Pichincha
The price is Rp658.012 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp658.012
per night
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Quicentro Shopping and Quicentro Sur Mall are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Lovely place, lovely staff, great location. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 5 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 Rp1.118.621 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.118.621
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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
Casa Gangotena

Casa Gangotena

4.5 out of 5
Calle Bolívar OE 6-41 & Cuenca Quito Pichincha
The price is Rp7.967.602 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp7.967.602
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Quicentro Shopping and Quicentro Sur Mall are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"Highly recommended. It was the highlight of our visit to Ecuador."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Casa Gangotena
Hostal Viena Internacional

Hostal Viena Internacional

3 out of 5
Juan José Flores N. 5-04 & Chile Quito Pichincha
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp519.384 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp519.384
per night
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Popular attractions Quicentro Shopping and ...
Hostal Viena Internacional
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 Rp2.013.518 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp2.013.518
per night
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (177 reviews)
"It’s a great location, it’s very clean and the staff is absolutely incredible."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums
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Where to stay in Quito Historic Center

Find the best Quito Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a dome structure.
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Centro Histórico

While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.

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 Iñaquito Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.

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.

Quito Historic Center Travel Guide