Simón Bolívar Travel Guide

Guayaquil

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a river, and a bridge.
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Stay near popular Simón Bolívar attractions

Mall del Sol Shopping Center

9.2/10 (1,163 reviews)
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mall del Sol Shopping Center. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
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Things to do

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

£89
per adult
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

£103
per adult
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

£73
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

£114
per adult
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
Private city tour in Guayaquil - Iguana Park

Guayaquil Private Experience - City Tour for Seniors

£125
per adult
Guayaquil Private Experience - City Tour for Seniors
Ecuador Paragliding Montañita

Ecuador Paragliding Montañita

£48
per adult
Ecuador Paragliding Montañita
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Top hotels in Simón Bolívar

TRYP by Wyndham Guayaquil Airport

TRYP by Wyndham Guayaquil Airport

4.5 out of 5
Av. Joaquín Orrantia y L. Benitez Guayaquil Guayas
The price is £71 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£71
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
TRYP by Wyndham Guayaquil Airport
Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

3.5 out of 5
Juan Tanca Marengo Ave Guayaquil Guayas
The price is £66 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£66
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Guayaquil
Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel

Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel

5 out of 5
Av. Constitucion, Plaza del Sol Guayaquil Guayas
The price is £80 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£80
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (683 reviews)
"Hotel súper lindo y moderno con gym completo cerca del mall y las habitaciones grandes y cómodas. El baño impecable y todo limpio"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel
DC Suites Aeropuerto

DC Suites Aeropuerto

3 out of 5
Ciudadela Simon Bolivar mz 5 Villa 56 Guayaquil
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £27 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£27
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Stay at this guesthouse in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (654 reviews)
"I know it is not their fault, but there was a rooster nearby, and started to crow at five am, which means I couldn't sleep."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

DC Suites Aeropuerto
Harmonie

Harmonie

2 out of 5
Cdla Vernaza Norte Mz. 7 Sl. 11 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is £32 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£32
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Antonio ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"It was easy to find and check in. Staff was quick to respond and very helpful. The room was clean and nicely set up."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Harmonie
Hotel Air Suites

Hotel Air Suites

2.5 out of 5
Cdla. Simon Bolivar Mz 5 Sunburst 3 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is £37 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£37
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mall del Sol Shopping Center ...
7/10 Good! (229 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

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Where to stay in Simón Bolívar

Find the best Simón Bolívar areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A row of colorful colonial buildings with balconies and wooden shutters.

Ecuador

Ecuador might not have many top sights, but C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A densely packed urban area with numerous buildings and a prominent tower on a hill.

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.

An iguana on green grass.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Downtown Guayaquil

Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sports Federation of Guayas and Central Market while you're in town.

A cityscape with colorful buildings, a prominent church, and a hill with residential structures.

Kennedy

Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or Policentro while you're exploring the area.

A green and yellow iguana on a rocky surface.

Urdesa

Urdesa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to San Marino Mall or Policentro.

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