Title: La Colmena Travel Guide: Best of La Colmena, Quito Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in La Colmena](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Colmena-Quito-Hotels.0-n553248635976385756-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Quito](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Quito.d6053672.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Quito](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Quito.d6053672.Travel-Guide-Activities)[La Colmena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-La-Colmena.d553248635976385756.Car-Hire-Guide)[La Colmena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Colmena.d553248635976385756.Holidays-City-Breaks) # La Colmena Travel Guide ## Quito ## Visit La Colmena Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Quito travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito.dx6053672) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mitad del Mundo Monument featuring a square or plaza, a monument and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112398/ea02d9c0-24eb-4044-af72-0fecd8a45b86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monument to the Equator Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monument-To-The-Equator-Quito.d6112398.Attraction) ![Foch Square featuring street scenes and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321676/d1cc58e7-42d8-463d-8005-b0eddef09981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Foch Square Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Foch-Square-La-Mariscal.d6321676.Attraction) ![Aerial drone view of Quito capital city of Ecuador South America Parque La Carolina Sunrise early morning traffic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532465485/027bf03d-b03d-4726-96f9-3f65d3252a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parque La Carolina Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-La-Carolina-La-Carolina.d553248621532465485.Attraction) ![La Mariscal Craft Market which includes interior views, street scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112416/f4e03818-c764-4f98-8ac8-b2967eb63fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Mariscal Craft Market From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mariscal-Craft-Market-La-Mariscal.d6112416.Attraction) ![Quito Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112364/a9833824-90cb-484d-b351-9d9a7ba73ea1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catedral Metropolitana de Quito Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catedral-Metropolitana-De-Quito-Quito-Historic-Center.d6112364.Attraction) ![Quito which includes signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338335/fb379af2-cc56-4e75-8ff7-6a802455e8ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a lovely green space in Quito. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pululahua-Geobotanical-Reserve-Quito.d6338335.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3894430/43c78014-2e91-4ecb-afd7-d950a9c564fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch £53 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-quilotoa-lagoon-from-quito-with-lunch.a3894430.activity-details) ![Quilotoa Lagoon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2671195/5703409d-9aed-4f82-af5a-2efd3f3ce2ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quilotoa.a2671195.activity-details) ![Otavalo Shopping](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2191333/af16c999-6460-4ff2-bccd-4f78cba4bd3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-otavalo-and-cotacachi-market-tour.a2191333.activity-details) ![Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47580561/aefe45ec-9f32-4afc-8cfb-b092eb04d97d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-hike-and-bike-experience-cotopaxi-volcano-with-lunch.a47580561.activity-details) ![Night Tour in Quito with free time at La Ronda Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282340/ac5ff01a-5c28-4b15-928d-0f10262f429a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/night-tour-in-quito-with-free-time-at-old-town.a1282340.activity-details) ![Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282319/8f49b2e9-e5b2-48eb-9c00-8817c70fbab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities £101 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/banos-full-day-tour-from-quito-including-entrances-and-activities.a1282319.activity-details) [See all activities in Quito](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Quito.d6053672.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in La Colmena ![Hotel Tanta Wasi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92721200/92721103/a1fc8ce9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Tanta Wasi AVENIDA MARISCAL SUCRE 7-317 Y HUANCAVIL Quito Pichincha Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and El Panecillo are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Muy bonito muy bueno todos Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=92721103&PinnedHotelID=92721103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385756) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=92721103&PinnedHotelID=92721103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385756) ![Wyndham Quito Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324400/12324306/265df7d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Quito Airport Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui Tababela Pichincha £107 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,248 reviews) Very nice room Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=12324306&PinnedHotelID=12324306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385756) ![Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717300/1717284/088fd720_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars República de El Salvador Quito Quito £84 27 Mar - 28 Mar Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (950 reviews) From the beginning, the rooms were amazing. The front entrance was spotless. The breakfast was awesome. The location can’t be any better. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=1717284&PinnedHotelID=1717284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385756) ![Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89920200/89920199/d8278b04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park Catalina Aldaz St. N34 267 Quito £55 28 Mar - 29 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (336 reviews) Quick check-in, great location, close to many things in the business district Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=89920199&PinnedHotelID=89920199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385756) ![JW Marriott Quito](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/425900/425875/f9793e9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### JW Marriott Quito Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas Quito Pichincha Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £144 22 Mar - 23 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (752 reviews) The stay was excellent. Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=425875&PinnedHotelID=425875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976385756) ![Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57370000/57361100/57361006/63437301_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa Tababela Quito £70 15 Mar - 16 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) The location is convenient with the shuttle service. Rooms are great and clean. 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On the steps of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, you can see the colorful buildings that cover the hills surrounding the city and get an idea for how large this city is. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3623/81366707-c33f-4137-8dc7-e12de9d52430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Centro-Historico.dx553248635976809815) ![La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112412/27b88c18-c35c-4637-b204-a3c79b35860d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Quito Historic Center 4/5(9 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Quito-Historic-Center.dx6326012) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Juan You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan.dx6326125) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Belén If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like National Assembly of Ecuador or House of Ecuadorian Culture and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-El-Belen.dx553248635975851380) ![Foch Square showing cafe lifestyle, street scenes and dining out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321676/03a0c0dc-f2fb-417f-83c9-2b586960298b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Mariscal 4/5(16 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-La-Mariscal.dx6308927) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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