Sierra

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Basilica of the National Vow showing a city
Basilica of the National Vow showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and interior views
Parque La Carolina which includes flowers, a garden and wild flowers
Basilica of the National Vow which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects
Basilica of the National Vow which includes a city

Where to stay in Sierra

La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

Quito Historic Center

4/5(9 area reviews)

Churches, museums and shopping are some highlights of Quito Historic Center. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.

Quito Historic Center
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Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.

Downtown Cuenca
La Carolina featuring a park and a pond

La Carolina

Visitors often come to La Carolina for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parque La Carolina and Iñaquito Shopping Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Iñaquito Station.

La Carolina
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Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

Cuenca Historic Center
Quito which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

Centro Histórico

While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Calle La Ronda and Santo Domingo Church.

Centro Histórico
Foch Square showing dining out, street scenes and modern architecture

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.

La Mariscal
Wyndham Quito Airport
Wyndham Quito Airport
4.5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is €99 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
€99
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,867 reviews)
"This hotel is perfectly acceptable for a one night stay when foying in or out of Quito. Restaurant is decent and they have room service. Staff is very friendly and accommodating for special requests (e.g. for a roll away bed or extra towels). We used the hotel shuttle to and from the airport. We ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is €89 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
€89
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (809 reviews)
"Great new year!"

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
JW Marriott Quito
JW Marriott Quito
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is €164 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
€164
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (645 reviews)
"Wonderful!!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2024

JW Marriott Quito
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Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel
Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel
4 out of 5
José de Antepara E3-61 y Vicente Léon, San Blas, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
10/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
"Wonderful place. Everyone was so helpful and accommodating. They arranged transportation for us. The suite was well equipped with breakfast items but they still delivered hot croissants in the morning. The rooms were cleverly designed to use space well and still retain the original character of the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2024

Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel
Torres de Suites by InAmazonas
Torres de Suites by InAmazonas
3.5 out of 5
Av. Orellana 1172 y Av. Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Uio Microtheater and Centro Comercial ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"Very nice suite and clean! The staff is very helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2023

Torres de Suites by InAmazonas
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
3.5 out of 5
Pa. 3 de Noviembre, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"Perfect!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2024

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
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Popular places to visit

Mitad del Mundo Monument which includes a monument, a garden and a square or plaza

Monument to the Equator

4/5(7 reviews)

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.

Monument to the Equator
Cotopaxi National Park

Cotopaxi National Park

5/5(4 reviews)

Visit this national park to discover an active volcano, explore mountain forests and Andean tundra, and say “hola” to a llama.

Cotopaxi National Park
Parque La Carolina which includes flowers, a garden and wild flowers

Parque La Carolina

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Parque La Carolina, a lovely green space in Quito. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Parque La Carolina
Foch Square showing a square or plaza and street scenes

Foch Square

4/5(8 reviews)

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.

Foch Square
Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and street scenes

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Mindo Cloud Forest

Mindo Cloud Forest

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Mindo Cloud Forest, a popular green space in Mindo. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Mindo Cloud Forest

Things to do

Half-Day Trip to Los Tuneles Cabo Rosa in Isabela Galapagos

Half-Day Snorkeling Trip to Los Tuneles Cabo Rosa in Isabela Galapagos

€180
per traveller
Half-Day Snorkeling Trip to Los Tuneles Cabo Rosa in Isabela Galapagos
Conquer Sierra Negra Volcano! Expedition to the lava fields

Conquer Sierra Negra Volcano! Expedition to the lava fields

€77
per adult
Conquer Sierra Negra Volcano! Expedition to the lava fields
Galapagos horse riding the ridges of Sierra Negra Volcano

Galapagos horse riding the ridges of Sierra Negra Volcano

€413
per adult
Galapagos horse riding the ridges of Sierra Negra Volcano
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Cuenca

Cuenca

Baños de Agua Santa

Baños de Agua Santa