Title: River City Travel Guide: Best of River City, Guayaquil Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in River City](https://expedia.co.uk/River-City-Hotels.d944327541251076096.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Guayaquil](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Guayaquil.d1414.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Guayaquil](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Guayaquil.d1414.Travel-Guide-Activities)[River City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-River-City.d944327541251076096.Car-Hire-Guide)[River City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/River-City.d944327541251076096.Holidays-City-Breaks) # River City Travel Guide ## Guayaquil ![Panoramic view of Guayaquil city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/7f708c6d-3c32-4877-a6c6-abf88de77dce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view of Guayaquil city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/7f708c6d-3c32-4877-a6c6-abf88de77dce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great view over Guayaquil, worth the 444 steps up! #ecuador #view #city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/2282fc6f-9393-4bae-83e0-45698657d8bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great view of Guayquil from Las Peñas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/96d1530c-e4de-475e-b109-f9e1a631b5cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from La Perla. Guayaquil, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/cdd5a0de-6ccb-4a0d-b81b-19fb27713a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit River City Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Guayaquil travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil.dx1414) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Seaside Malecon 2000 walkway with Santa Ana Hill, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112446/c0604b74-9681-49b3-a341-814f86fd00b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Ana Hill Explore the great outdoors at Santa Ana Hill, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Hill-Guayaquil.d6112446.Attraction) #### La Perla You can learn about the history of Guayaquil with a trip to La Perla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Perla-Guayaquil.d553248635919968220.Attraction) #### Numa Pompilio Llona Street During your trip to Guayaquil, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Numa Pompilio Llona Street. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Numa-Pompilio-Llona-Street-Guayaquil.d553248621558115521.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Artisan-Market-Downtown-Guayaquil.d553248621558115495.Attraction) #### Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Botanical-Garden-Guayaquil.d553248621557918189.Attraction) #### Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Anthropology-And-Contemporary-Art-Downtown-Guayaquil.d6331069.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44847268/e9f87071-a55f-439d-b9b9-b5b419c4838c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-walking-tour-of-guayaquil-pearl-of-the-pacific.a44847268.activity-details) ![Guayaquil: Cloud Forest, Hiking & Canyoning Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48063579/553f0dc3-295a-4fe8-b7de-f298f96c097b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guayaquil: Cloud Forest, Hiking & Canyoning Full Day Tour £313 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guayaquil-cloud-forest.a48063579.activity-details) ![Making hot Chocolate!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1750558/510bf7ee-5365-4f56-b4a2-cb0eec4c6e29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cocoa farm and Chocolate making! £113 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cocoa-farm-and-chocolate-making.a1750558.activity-details) ![Santa Ana Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2388931/0a2d875f-ff49-4c4c-bfee-b451b136722b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana £102 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guayaquil-city-tour-including-the-light-house-of-cerro-santa-ana.a2388931.activity-details) ![Best Highlights in Guayaquil](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49070678/0843c1f7-1442-4abc-b474-597b41d31197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Highlights in Guayaquil £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-highlights-in-guayaquil.a49070678.activity-details) ![San Francisco Plaza](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2125116/84da569f-fa94-4997-8b9c-68a7521971c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City £29 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-walking-tour-in-guayaquil-city.a2125116.activity-details) [See all activities in Guayaquil](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Guayaquil.d1414.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in River City ![Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6320000/6312500/6312483/79b2b000_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N Guayaquil Guayas £75 17 Feb - 18 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Staff was very friendly, food spectacular, and the infrastructure was amazing! Spa was a plus... Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=6312483&PinnedHotelID=6312483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944327541251076096) ![Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32050000/32048100/32048032/42319f76_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE Puerto Santa Ana Guayaquil Guayas £82 19 Feb - 20 Feb Stay at this aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews) La habitación estaba muy limpia excelente suite Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=32048032&PinnedHotelID=32048032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944327541251076096) ![Mansión del Río](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12080000/12070900/12070859/536a4fbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mansión del Río Barrio Las Peñas Guayaquil £49 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=12070859&PinnedHotelID=12070859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944327541251076096) ![Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113770000/113765400/113765303/e7a717d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador 124 Numa Pompilio Llona Guayaquil Guayas £246 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=113765303&PinnedHotelID=113765303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944327541251076096) ![River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22660000/22652600/22652575/b3ec1eca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye Puerto Santa Ana, Edificios Riverfront Guayaquil Guayas £60 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (46 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=22652575&PinnedHotelID=22652575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944327541251076096) ![Fortune Hotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101760000/101750500/101750483/dc579336_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fortune Hotel Pedro Carbo 408 Guayaquil Guayas £37 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Artisan Market and Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary ... 8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews) Some troubles with the breakfast, but its a nice place Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=101750483&PinnedHotelID=101750483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944327541251076096) [See all 424 properties in River City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=944327541251076096) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check River City hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944327541251076096&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944327541251076096&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944327541251076096&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944327541251076096&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944327541251076096&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944327541251076096&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944327541251076096&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944327541251076096&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around River City ![Las Penas - the oldest area of Guayaquil, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160677/bba216e2-af7b-43c5-a2e1-e6be5ff1a024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Las Peñas Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Las-Penas.dx6160677) ![Vista panorámica de las favelas de cerro santa ana, guayaquil, ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338310/7d2e991e-9428-4fdb-b585-549f29a51fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Puerto Santa Ana Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Botanical Garden while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Puerto-Santa-Ana.dx6338310) ![Panoramic view of Guayaquil city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/7f708c6d-3c32-4877-a6c6-abf88de77dce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tarqui While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarqui.dx553248635976385120) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/66409111-1c54-4a8d-a5d0-0b811eff36f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-La-Atarazana.dx916438201890181120) ![Important monument here in Guayaquil ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/ec818446-c148-43bd-834f-eee037c6cfc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Guayaquil Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Downtown-Guayaquil.dx6337572) ![Important monument here in Guayaquil ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/ec818446-c148-43bd-834f-eee037c6cfc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rocafuerte If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Central Market and San Francisco Square are top sights worth seeing. 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