Kennedy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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

Monument to the Equator

4/5(9 reviews)

Straddle the earth’s equator and then take a trip to the site’s planetarium and museum.

Monument to the Equator
La Carolina which includes a park, wild flowers and flowers

Parque La Carolina

4/5(1 review)

Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Parque La Carolina
La Mariscal Craft Market featuring street scenes, markets and interior views

La Mariscal Craft Market

From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.

La Mariscal Craft Market
Foch Square featuring a square or plaza and street scenes

Foch Square

4/5(4 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
Independence Square showing street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Independence Square

4.5/5(8 reviews)

The site where the Old Town first sprung up in Quito is home to an inspiring 16th-century cathedral and rows of majestic colonial structures.

Independence Square
Quito Cable Car featuring a gondola

TelefériQo

5/5(6 reviews)

Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range.

TelefériQo

Activities

Panecillo

Quito Viewpoints Tour

AU$315
per adult
Quito Viewpoints Tour
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

AU$24
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Mindo Tour Including Coffee, Chocolate, and Cloud Forest

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

AU$143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature
Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions

Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions

AU$119
per adult
Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

AU$173
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
Exciting Swing with the best view!

Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

AU$110
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
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Our pick of the best Kennedy Hotel Deals

Hodu Hospedaje
Hodu Hospedaje
3 out of 5
Asunos, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$51 per night from 16 May to 17 May
AU$51
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bicentenario Park and RioCentro ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Hodu Hospedaje
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is AU$183 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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! (905 reviews)
"The lady named Diana that stepped up and got us on the right bus, their bus"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Wyndham Quito Airport
Wyndham Quito Airport
4.5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$257 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
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! (2,030 reviews)
"Very clean and nice property. Good food, staff, and close to the airport!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
JW Marriott Quito
JW Marriott Quito
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$260 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (677 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

JW Marriott Quito
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
3 out of 5
Catalina Aldaz St. N34 267, Quito
The price is AU$104 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$104
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (194 reviews)
"That Guest Service crew on counter!!! Everybody acknowledging you with a wide smile. Felt the spirit of warmth and love of the crew and locals welcoming you and making you feel like home among family! Once at GYE and now at UIO! Now I know why I picked your stay twice! Blessings, guys!"

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Eb hotel By Eurobuilding Quito Airport
Eb hotel By Eurobuilding Quito Airport
4.5 out of 5
Calle 24 de Septiembre S2-389, Conector Alpachaca, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is AU$231 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$231
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (862 reviews)
Friendly and professional
"I arrived late at night at the staff could not have been more professional or more friendly, despite my lack of Spanish. They were very welcoming and I would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone else to do the same."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Eb hotel By Eurobuilding Quito Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Kennedy

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Jipijapa

While you're in Jipijapa, take in top sights like RioCentro Shopping and jump on the metro at Jipijapa Station to see more of the city.

Jipijapa
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Rumipamba

If you're spending some time in Rumipamba, Casa De la Musica and Naciones Unidas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

Rumipamba
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Financial District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Financial District. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.

Financial District
Quito

Iñaquito

If you're spending time in Iñaquito, check out sights like Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Quicentro Shopping and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Iñaquito Station or Carolina Station.

Iñaquito
La Carolina featuring a park and a pond

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.

La Carolina
Bellavista which includes forest scenes and rainforest

Bellavista

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Bellavista. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.

Bellavista

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