Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide
Guayaquil
Visit Downtown Guayaquil
Popular places to visit
Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral
After visiting Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Seminario Park
After visiting Seminario Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
San Francisco Square
Learn about the local history of Guayaquil with a stop at San Francisco Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Central Market
During your trip to Guayaquil, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Central Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Artisan Market
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Artisan Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Guayaquil: Cloud Forest, Hiking & Canyoning Full Day Tour
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Top hotels in Downtown Guayaquil
Oro Verde Guayaquil
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Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Customer service, amenities, restaurant service. Professional team. Clean room, location.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Excellent hotel! Spotless, convenient to the airport and right on the Malecon. Comfortable bed, warm shower, excellent breakfast, nice views and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
Excellent
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Guayaquil
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Central Market and San Francisco Square are top sights worth seeing.
Tarqui
While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.
Bolívar
While Bolívar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like George Capwell Stadium and Central Market.
River City
While visiting River City, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden.
Las Peñas
Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.
La Atarazana
When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
