Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Botak Jon
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Photo by Miguel Vasquez
Photo by Miguel Vasquez

Popular places to visit

Central Market

During your trip to Guayaquil, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Central Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Central Market

Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral

4/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Guayaquil when you spend time at Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral

Sports Federation of Guayas

Catch an event at Sports Federation of Guayas during your trip to Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Sports Federation of Guayas

San Francisco Square

Learn about the local history of Guayaquil with a stop at San Francisco Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

San Francisco Square

Centennial Park

Centennial Park is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Centennial Park

La Rotonda

Learn about the local history of Guayaquil with a stop at La Rotonda. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

La Rotonda

Activities

Private Full Day Ayangue Tour with Snorkeling in The Pelado's Islote

Day Trip Ayangue Beach & Snorkeling Activity in Pelado's Islote

AU$618
per adult
Day Trip Ayangue Beach & Snorkeling Activity in Pelado's Islote
Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour

Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour

AU$713
per adult
Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

AU$154
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
San Francisco Plaza

Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City

AU$62
per adult
Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City
Full Day Manuel's Waterfalls from Guayaquil

Full Day Manuel's Waterfalls from Guayaquil

AU$703
per adult
Full Day Manuel's Waterfalls from Guayaquil
Night Tour in Guayaquil with Drinks at FrutaBar

Guayaquil ́s Night Tour with Drinks at FrutaBar

AU$302
per adult
Guayaquil ́s Night Tour with Drinks at FrutaBar
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Our pick of the best Downtown Guayaquil Hotel Deals

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Oro Verde Guayaquil
5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is AU$155 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$155
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"I will have good internet"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
4 out of 5
Clemente Ballén 406, entre Chile y Chimborazo, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is AU$135 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$135
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This is my second stay in this wonderful hotel, the security, comfort and hospitality is one of the reasons I highly recommend this place, breakfast is great lots of food options and since it’s a mall I had my hair colored and manicure and pedicure for only $60 dollars in Florida I pay more than ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Ascend Hotel Collection
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 out of 5
Boyaca 1615, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is AU$138 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$138
18 July - 19 July
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (905 reviews)
"Great location, clean, staff was wonderful!!!"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Ascend Hotel Collection
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
4 out of 5
Av Malecon Simon Bolivar, Guayaquil
The price is AU$95 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$95
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Just a comment
"It was a good place to stay. I thought the clothes rack wasn't very well designed. It's not very comfortable. May be better."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
4 out of 5
Chile No # 214 y Luque, Guayaquil, Guayas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$108 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$108
13 July - 14 July
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (879 reviews)
"Excellent customer service by everybody but especially Ashley"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Hotel Palace Guayaquil
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
3.5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Palacios, Guayaquil
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$123 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$123
13 July - 14 July
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Rotonda and San Francisco Square are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Guayaquil

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Rocafuerte

If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Simon Bolivar Statue and Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Rocafuerte
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Tarqui

While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.

Tarqui
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Olmedo

If you're spending some time in Olmedo, Malecon Mall and Crystal Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Olmedo
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River City

While visiting River City, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and La Perla.

River City
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Las Peñas

Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.

Las Peñas
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La Atarazana

When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and La Perla, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Atarazana

Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide

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