Centro Histórico Travel Guide

Quito

A historic street with ornate buildings, flags, and a prominent church with a bell tower.
A domed building with a cross on top, surrounded by other buildings and a hilly cityscape in the background.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a dome structure.
A narrow street with colorful kites and flags, historic buildings, and a hilly background.
A public square with palm trees, a central monument, and surrounding buildings.

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A monument with a statue, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Independence Square

9.2/10 (889 reviews)
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
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Things to do

Quilotoa Lagoon

Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE

£46
per adult
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Otavalo Shopping

Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour

£55
per adult
Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

£54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Night Tour in Quito with free time at La Ronda Street

Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch

Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch

£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Quito: Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum, Cable Car, Craft Market

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

£49
per adult
Quito: Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum, Cable Car, Artisan Market
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Top hotels in Centro Histórico

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

Hotel San Francisco de Quito

3 out of 5
Sucre Oe 3-17 y Guayaquil Quito
The price is £49 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£49
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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
Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
0e3-33 Mejía Quito Pichincha
The price is £42 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£42
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and San Agustin Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Staff was lovely"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique
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 £86 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£86
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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! (189 reviews)
"The loveliest one night stay at Friends Hotel. Checked me in as soon as I arrived even though it was many hours before check in time (greatly appreciated as I was so tired!) Clean, comfy room with a balcony giving views up the mountain. Delicious breakfast with great views from the rooftop. Couldn't ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums
Hotel Plaza Grande

Hotel Plaza Grande

5 out of 5
Garcia Moreno N5-16 Y Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is £136 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
£136
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (270 reviews)
"Hotel Plaza Grand was an excellent choice. If I return to Quito I will definitely stay here again. It is located in the Historic Center. It is in a pedestrian area but it was no problem. Our driver got out of car and went to bellman at hotel and bellman came and got our luggage. Short walk to front ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Hotel Plaza Grande
La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
La Ronda Quito
The price is £97 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
£97
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this boutique hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
"Staff were brilliant, really helpful"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
Casa Gangotena

Casa Gangotena

4.5 out of 5
Calle Bolívar OE 6-41 & Cuenca Quito Pichincha
The price is £360 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
£360
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and Plaza de San Francisco ...
Casa Gangotena
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Where to stay in Centro Histórico

Find the best Centro Histórico areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A grand cathedral with two bell towers, a large arched entrance, and a crowd of people at the base.

Quito Historic Center

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.

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 Botanical Garden of Quito.

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 Botanical Garden of Quito and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.

A mural on a building with the text 'Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal' and a date 'Desde 1999'.

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.

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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