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Hotel Casa Alquimia

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Independence Square

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In the heart of Quito, Hotel Casa Alquimia offers a tranquil retreat with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace overlooking El Ejido Park. Unwind in the garden or treat yourself to a hair salon visit, while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the delicious local cuisine and attentive staff.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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Comfort Room, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Garden view

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Elite Room

Elite Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Rocafuerte Oe3-13 y Guayaquil, Quito, 170405

What's nearby

  • Santo Domingo Church - 1 min walk
  • Independence Square - 6 min walk
  • St. Francis Catholic Church - 9 min walk
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 9 min walk
  • Foch Square - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 8 min walk
  • Iñaquito Station - 9 min drive
  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Barra del Fraile - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪San Ignacio Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Espumillas De La Michelena - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Leña Quiteña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Guaragua - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Casa Alquimia

Hotel near Independence Square
Located close to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and El Ejido Park, Hotel Casa Alquimia provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a corner/local shop and a rooftop terrace. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and wedding services
  • Concierge services, a gift shop and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 8.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8.5 per cent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

Hotel Casa Alquimia Quito
Casa Alquimia Quito
Casa Hotel Alquimia
Hotel Casa Alquimia Hotel
Hotel Casa Alquimia Quito
Hotel Casa Alquimia Hotel Quito

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Casa Alquimia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Casa Alquimia?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Casa Alquimia on 22 Feb 2025 start from AU$114.06, 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.

What time is check-in at Hotel Casa Alquimia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Casa Alquimia?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Casa Alquimia located?

Located in Quito Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. El Ejido Park and Central University of Ecuador are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Francisco Station is 8 minutes by foot and Chimbacalle Station is 26 minutes.

Hotel Casa Alquimia Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 212 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was large & comfortable. Breakfast was good & served on room top with nice views. Convenient central location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mircea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old colonial style building, the room and bathroom were very spacious. Good breakfast with fresh produce (fruit, juice, bread, etc). Staff were extremely friendly, also helped us with local excursions. Great location in historic centre, within 10 min walk from Placa Grande. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely. It was decorated beautifully and had a large amount of charm. The people who owned it were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Prasad, Powell

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Very antique hotel, nice homey touches throughout. Very helpful people. Our main grove was the loud music until 3:30-4 am from the la Ronda restaurants and music. Had to sleep in with my AirPods in. Otherwise is a nice location if someone want to stay in old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fuqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great 2-night stay in this beautiful property and we would totally recommend it. It was quiet and clean inside the casa. Staff was very friendly. We felt safe. Outside walking distance were supermarkets and restaurants. It was also a pleasant walk to the old town. We had a tiny problem with our airport pickup, but the staff responded immediately on WhatsApp and fixed it within minutes. Free drinking water dispenser was a plus. Suggestion: simple lunch menu and drinks on the rooftop would be great

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint family run hotel with a history that dates back to the 15th century. What it lacks in amenities (no in-room fridge, microwave, or coffee maker) it makes up for in charm, hospitality, and comfort. There’s a mini-market across the street, several local restaurants in the area, and you can walk to the Basilica, Grand Plaza, and Metro within 10-15 minutes - but the elevation in Quito did have me breathing heavy, so prepare for that. As a single woman, it felt a bit sketchy after dark (not many people on the street in front of hotel and some homeless asking for money), but overall, I enjoyed the stay. I was very appreciative of the staff meeting me at the door, and ensuring I was safe while waiting for my late night uber to the airport. Breakfast was also excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miligsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermoso lugar.Staff amables y serviciales.Desayuno como en casa. Preciosas vistas del Centro Historico.Cerca de varios restaurantes tipicos. Altamente recomendado
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

melinda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Trace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, thanks to its spacious rooms and comfortable amenities. The breakfast was decent, offering a good start to the day. The hotel's location was a major perk, within walking distance to top restaurants, attractions and tourist sites. The staff were friendly, helpful and always willing to assist. My only issue was a temporary water supply problem in the shower one evening, likely due to the hotel's historic architecture. However, this minor hiccup didn't detract from my overall experience. I would definitely stay here again, given the hotel's comfort, ideal location and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anna, Mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Unique display of antique items
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived during a particularly busy city festival. This made finding the hotel and parking quite challenging but not any fault of the hotel or staff. The hotel itself is gorgeous. All the antiques around the hotel felt like you were staying in a museum. The center courtyard was beautiful with so many plants. It was a great first introduction to Ecuador for us! The hotel was very clean, staff friendly and helpful and breakfast was very good. I would prefer a slightly softer bed and maybe softer and more plush pillow. A fan for the room would also be nice, some white noise to drown out the city noise at night would be helpful. It was especially loud at night with the festival in full swing. Still a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ces

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a bad experience and we didn’t get a refund for the nights we didn’t stay. The beds were dirty and I told the front desk guy and he came to change it but was very rude about it. It was very noisy throughout the night in the hotel we couldn’t sleep, the shower had standing water in it and the floor creeks when you walk so with all that in consideration we decided to let them know that we were leaving. They were not happy and said that they can change the room but I didn’t think that would help. The surroundings around the hotel didn’t feel safe, so with all mentioned we decided to leave and the didn’t want to refund the nights we didn’t stay. I think it’s unfair because if you go on vacation you should feel comfortable and safe where you’re at. I immediately messaged Expedia but the didn’t help .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Diane Lynn, Chipley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not the safest area so that made finding a restaurant. The property was stunning and the bed was the most comfortable. Staff was helpful and available. Get the Uber ap to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with partner
It is a most beautiful place. Location is fantastic in walking distance to the main square Very very safe
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I had a good experience, Oswaldo and the manager was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is superb. Right in the heart of the historic area of Quito with a staff that was caring and kept a very tidy hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
I really enjoyed my stay here for over a week. Andre, who was really helpful helped me with local information and arranging me to pay by credit card regarding a couple of day tours. shervanna (if I've spelt her name correctly) was also very helpful. The hotel is amazing with historic items everywhere. It was very homely with a great atmosphere.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Antoine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms in the town center
This was a lovely spot in a fabulous location in the Old Town. Unfortunately it was the Light Festival where every surrounding street shuts down and thousands of people swarm the streets. I wish they had given us notice about this since! Our 2nd room had no window which wasn’t great and there was no fan or AC so it was a little stuffy. Incredible old building, large rooms and bathroom, amazing views from the roof and our balcony though.
Festival of Lights from our balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Really lovely hotel, such fascinating decor. So many things to look at and places to relax. Rooms are big and beds are comfortable. Staff all friendly and helpful. Location great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very central - although didn't really go out much every after my tours for security reasons. The property is very much secured - although it was a challenge getting in, I was lucky a lady showed me where the door bell is. If there are loud guests, unfortunately you will them from your room. I love the breakfast! Although they don't really change towels even if you leave them in the floor. Mind the shower floor as it can get really slippery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024