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.

Stay near popular Centro Histórico attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Centro Histórico

Hotel Plaza Grande

Hotel Plaza Grande

5 out of 5
Garcia Moreno N5-16 Y Chile Quito Pichincha
The price is £148 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£148
21 Sept - 22 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 ...
Hotel Plaza Grande
Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

Rossa Mia Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
0e3-33 Mejía Quito Pichincha
The price is £31 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£31
12 Sept - 13 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 £43 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£43
12 Oct - 13 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (497 reviews)
"Great central location in the old city. Beautiful property, breakfast was enjoyable, easy access to grab an Uber or taxi, and lots of places for dining near. Older property so no elevator."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

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 £335 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£335
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
The price is £23 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
£23
24 Sept - 25 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 £85 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£85
15 Sept - 16 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 Centro Histórico

Find the best Centro Histórico areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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.

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.



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