Carcelén 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
Basilica of the National Vow which includes religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Basilica of the National Vow

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Admire the Ecuadorian gargoyles and neo-Gothic architecture at this immense church before taking in the panoramic views from its towers.

Basilica of the National Vow

Activities

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

AU$94
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Quito Full Day Private Tour with Cable Car and Middle of the World

PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World

AU$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
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 Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

AU$221
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
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
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Our pick of the best Carcelén Hotel Deals

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$188 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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
The price is AU$258 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$258
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$261 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$232 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$232
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 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
Hotel Finlandia
Hotel Finlandia
3.5 out of 5
Finlandia 35-129 & Suecia St., Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$134 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (907 reviews)
Practico
"Un hotel practico, limpio, bien ubicado. Sin muchas amenidades que supongo tienen que ver con ser ecológico. El cuarto es minimalista, con poco espacio para guardar cosas. Las toallas son como de internado, practicas y te proveen lo mínimo. El servicio es atento y amable, el restaurante tiene una ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Hotel Finlandia
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Other neighbourhoods around Carcelén

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Kennedy

While you're in Kennedy, take in top sights like Bicentenario Park and jump on the metro at El Labrador Station to see more of the city.

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
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
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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
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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