Centro Histórico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Quito showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral
El Panecillo showing a city
Centro Histórico
Independence Square showing a city
El Panecillo showing night scenes and a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

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 Cathedral featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

4.5/5(10 reviews)

See acclaimed spiritual works of art and a blend of architectural designs as you learn about the intriguing past of one of the continent’s oldest churches.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
San Francisco Church featuring street scenes and a church or cathedral

St. Francis Catholic Church

4/5(9 reviews)

Dating back to the city’s inception, this church is home to breathtaking 16th-century architecture, thousands of works of art and a converted catacomb.

St. Francis Catholic Church
El Panecillo showing night scenes and a statue or sculpture

El Panecillo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy the panoramic vista of Quito and see one of the city’s most iconic statues on this pleasant hilltop in the heart of the Old Town.

El Panecillo
Santo Domingo Church featuring a square or plaza and night scenes

Santo Domingo Church

This 17th-century church in the Old Town of Quito is home to an inspiring array of artworks by Quiteño and Dominican masters.

Santo Domingo Church
Church of the Society of Jesus featuring a church or cathedral and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Church of the Society of Jesus

5/5(1 review)

This Baroque temple is remarkable in that its façade is made from volcanic stone while the interior is packed with lavish gold leaf.

Church of the Society of Jesus

Activities

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$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

AU$93
per adult
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito

Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito

AU$724
per adult
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

AU$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
Private Excursion Day to Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito

Excursion Day to Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito

AU$399
per adult
Excursion Day to Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito
Balancing the Egg

Transport to Middle of the World plaza and Intiñan Museum

AU$24
per adult
Transport to Middle of the World plaza and Intiñan Museum
See all activities in Quito

Our pick of the best Centro Histórico Hotel Deals

Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Hotel San Francisco de Quito
3 out of 5
Sucre Oe 3-17 y Guayaquil, Centro Histórico, Quito
The price is AU$133 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (326 reviews)
Centrally located
"The hotel is centrally located within easy walking distance of many of the main sites in the Historical Center. The staff are friendly and helpful. A couple caveats… if you are in room 8, there is a lot of road noise at all times of the day and night. The floors are very creaky."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Hotel San Francisco de Quito
Casa Gangotena
Casa Gangotena
4.5 out of 5
Calle Bolívar OE 6-41 & Cuenca, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$579 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$579
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and Plaza de San Francisco ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"The Casa Gangotena was perfection! The hotel itself is beautiful and the staff was gracious and attentive. We stayed in a very comfortable, large room with a spectacular view of the Plaza de San Francisco. We enjoyed breakfast and a wonderful dinner at the hotel and loved that the menu included local ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Casa Gangotena
La Casona de la Ronda Hotel Boutique & Luxury Apartments
La Casona de la Ronda Hotel Boutique & Luxury Apartments
3.5 out of 5
La Ronda, Calle Morales OE1- 160, Quito
The price is AU$230 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
Great hotel but uncomfortable bed
"This hotel was amazing all except for the bed. It was not very comfy, and the pillows were cheap. Since sleeping well is the main point of a hotel, I’m not sure I would stay here again despite my 5 star rating. The service, staff, location, and amenities were all amazing."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

La Casona de la Ronda Hotel Boutique & Luxury Apartments
Hotel Patio Andaluz
Hotel Patio Andaluz
4 out of 5
Garcia Moreno N6-52, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$266 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms and open areas!"

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025

Hotel Patio Andaluz
Hotel Casa Alquimia
Hotel Casa Alquimia
3 out of 5
Rocafuerte Oe3-13 y Guayaquil, Quito
The price is AU$114 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Hotel Casa Alquimia
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
The price is AU$261 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (130 reviews)
"An amazing stay from start to finish!! Our room was very spacious with a well stocked kitchen for breakfast. The staff was 5 star, above and beyond doesn’t do them justice. This is the only place I will stay in Quito going forward."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel
See all 1,054 properties in Centro Histórico
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 Centro Histórico

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

Quito Historic Center

4.5/5(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
Default Image

San Juan

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.

San Juan
Foch Square showing dining out, street scenes and modern architecture

La Mariscal

4/5(1 area review)

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
Default Image

La Floresta

La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trude Sojka Cultural House and Weilbauer Museum.

La Floresta
Default Image

La Colon

4/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in La Colon, Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum are top sights worth seeing.

La Colon
Default Image

Colón

While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum.

Colón

Centro Histórico Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: