Guayaquil Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
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Where to stay in Guayaquil

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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.

Ecuador
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Downtown Guayaquil

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

Downtown Guayaquil
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Kennedy

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

Kennedy
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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 Alban Borja Commercial Center.

Urdesa
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Simón Bolívar

If you're spending some time in Simón Bolívar, Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol are top sights worth seeing.

Simón Bolívar
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Garzota

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Garzota. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Mall del Sol Shopping Center and City Mall, a few notable attractions nearby.

Garzota
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
4.5 out of 5
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N, Ciudad del Rio - Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is AU$160 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel picked us up at the airport on time. Check was easy. The staff was great and the room was clean and had a great view of the river"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto, Intl. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is AU$148 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved it 5/5"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
4.5 out of 5
Av Francisco de Orellana Mz 111, Guayaquil
The price is AU$199 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (704 reviews)
Ok stay
"Mold on bathroom baseboard. Food in restaurant terrible. They do not serve cocktails at the restaurant only in the bar."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Hilton Colon Guayaquil
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.
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
3.5 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Comunicación fue excelente, muy atenta, quizás el único inconveniente es que vinimos en época de lluvia, y como VIP amenities, estábamos supuestos a recibir parqueo, desafortunadamente el parqueo no fue en el edificio, y movernos con tanta lluvia y tantas maletas pues si fue un inconveniente. Aparte ..."

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Suitesecu Guayaquil
Suitesecu Guayaquil
4.5 out of 5
Av. Dr. Camilo Nevárez Vásquez, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mall del Sol Shopping ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"I stayed for a night & it was a pleasurable experience! PROS; - free toiletries(soap, shampoo) - Plates, cups, silverware were available to use in the room - Easy communication 4 English speakers(I ordered a shuttle to the airport & spoke with a polite man in English. His responses were very fast ..."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Suitesecu Guayaquil
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
3 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Edificios Riverfront, Bellini, junto al hotel Wyndham., Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
"Agradable experiencia! Buena comunicación"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
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.

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Reviews of Guayaquil

3.8
Guest rating
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I have lived in Guayaquil so know it quite well but recommend the Malecon, the Parque Seminario,Las Peñas, and all that area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

great food, great friendly people

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