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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Reception
Superior Twin Room
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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Room options

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Down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Heating
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Classic Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Calle Junin OE1 - 61 y, Juan Jose Flores, Centro Historico, Quito, EC170401

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • El Panecillo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Foch Square - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min walk
  • Iñaquito Station - 8 min drive
  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hasta la vuelta Señor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vista hermosa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lavid - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪San Ignacio Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Sanduches De La Plaza Grande - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Hotel near Independence Square
Located close to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Basilica of the National Vow, Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, free airport drop-off and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, books and karaoke
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport drop-off shuttle on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Friend's Hostel Quito
Friend's Quito
Friend's
Friends Quito
Friends Hotel Rooftop
Friends Hotel Rooftop by DOT Tradition
Friends Hotel Rooftop by DOT Collection
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Hotel
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Quito
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Hotel Quito

Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

As of 5 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$153.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Self-parking is available for USD 20 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request.

Where is Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums located?

Located in Quito Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. El Panecillo and Basilica of the National Vow are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Francisco Station is 6 minutes by foot and La Alameda Station is 20 minutes.

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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Business trip
Fantastic hotel - small, quiet and really well managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Hotel has a perfect location at the edge of historical center of Quito and is located at dead end street ... so no noise from cars . View from the restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Such helpful staff, great location and had a generator which was very helpful when the power was off. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Honestly the room was amazing!! We stayed in a beautifully decorated three room suite for a wildly reasonable price. My only regret is I was running around so much, I didn’t spend much time in the room! I stayed with a friend but this would be a great stay for a romantic getaway. The location was quiet but close to everything. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Enjoyed my stay at Friends very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Tranquil location in the city center with a super friendly and helpful staff. They servered a wonderful breakfast on 3rd floor which we enjoyed all while taking in a beautiful view of the city and mountains! We will definitely recommend as great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Olfary

Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was clean and is centrally located in the historical area of quito - not safe once the sun comes down. A HUGE disappointment. Also, don't be fouled by the “free shuttle offering” to the airport is total lie!. Is a false advertisement. If you reserve one night only, they will turn it around saying that you have to stay a minimum of 2 nights in order to obtain it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Yale at the front desk was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Nice, clean place to stay in Quito. The staff is very helpful, and we found the room to be clean and without too much noise in the night. The front desk is happy to help guide you. The breakfast is tasty!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Ann

Perfect for first timers who have no plan in mind
The receptionist Yale is extremely helpful with getting your trip sorted and has any 'must see' for you figured out. Never have been in such good hands in a foreign country. An absolute YES if you want to spend an unforgettable time without having everything planned and scheduled beforehand. And yes, the hotel has a good standard, too :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

The building itself, the age, the wood floors, the wooden staircases, the roof top breakfast area which has an amazing view and whilst the building is historically charming the bathrooms are modern. The check in was excellent. Efficient, informative and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Definitely recommend
Front desk was very helpful in planning pickup and drop off for airport. Packed us a light breakfast for our plane trip as we left very early in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

An ideal place to stay with friends in a city of mystery, the bed and the room was ideal to stay 2 nights, the treatment was very friendly and they tried to help you in everything you need, the breakfast was very rich, something from another world, its location is close to everything especially the big square just 5min walk. I hope to come back very soon to stay with my new friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Very pleasant and attractive room. Access a bit challenging for anyone with mobility issues because of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

The environment at the hotel was extremely welcoming, the service was great and the room was well equipped and clean. I particularly enjoyed the walking tour with Santiago, who was very thorough with his explanations and showed us the best of Quito’s beautiful historical town! Even though I was traveling solo, I never felt alone because of the staff. I would definitely recommend this place to any travellers looking for a more personal and traditional trip in Quito!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

In addition to the efficient friendly service at the reception desk, I also want to thank Ethel for the informative excellent walking tour of the Old City. You can arrange this tour with the front desk or respond to the text and book it via text. The breakfast was fabulous, cooked to order as opposed to a buffet. The view as you consume your breakfast is spectacular!!!. All in all it was a lovely 4 days. C.Buie
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Indeed very friendly
This hotel really deserves its name, Friends. i can’t remember the last time when I felt so welcomed. The reception is very helpful. i inmediately felt st home. There are some nice common areas if you don’t want to be in your room. i loved the rocking chair outside my room. Breakfast was good too, with fresh fruit, juice, eggs, toast and coffee/too. Only minus is some street noice in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Sehr freundliches Personal, sauber, schönes historisches Gebäude, gute zentrale Lage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jens

Perfekt
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paulina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Excelente servicio y amable, limpias las habitaciones, ubicación estratégica.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Me hospedé una noche en el Friends pero aún así el personal recepción me recibió de manera muy cálida y me dieron mucha información sobre los lugares que podía visitar durante mi corta estancia. La habitación era cómoda, con lo necesario para una persona que viaja sola. El desayuno estuvo delicioso y la atención del personal de cafetería también fue 10 de 10.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

yomaris

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023