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Quito

Popular places to visit

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

Monument to the Equator

Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.

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

Parque La Carolina

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 which includes street scenes and a square or plaza

Foch Square

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
Quito Cable Car featuring a gondola

TelefériQo Base Station

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 Base Station
Independence Square which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Independence Square

Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.

Independence Square

Things to do

Exciting Swing with the best view!

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

P3,685
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

P9,015
per adult
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

P850
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Middle of the World Monument

Mitad del Mundo daily tour with 3 stops and local guide

P1,984
per adult
Mitad del Mundo daily tour with 3 stops and local guide
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

P3,288
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

P6,180
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
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Top hotels in Carcelén

Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is P7,370 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P7,370
P8,264 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,137 reviews)
"Great buffet!"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
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 P5,542 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P5,542
P5,627 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,004 reviews)
Great stay
"We enjoyed our 2 nights and thought the hotel was comparable to a nice hotel in the United States. Great service and clean. We felt welcomed and it was nice that much of the staff spoke English. We used the gym and kids played fuse ball and ping pong. The only thing that needed improvement was the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
ibis Quito

ibis Quito

3 out of 5
Avenida Diego De Almagro E8 19, Y Bello Horizonte, Quito
The price is P2,120 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P2,120
P2,120 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews)
"Very clean and professional."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

ibis 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 P4,322 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P4,322
P4,322 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
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! (229 reviews)
"Compact rooms but super clean and comfy! The staff were really friendly and it's in a very central location."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
La Ronda, Calle Morales OE1- 160, Quito
The price is P6,558 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P6,558
P7,299 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
"It's a beautiful boutique hotel. I haven't had a chance to eat here but did have cocktails last night that were lovely."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
JW Marriott Quito

JW Marriott Quito

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is P8,854 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P8,854
P9,897 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (693 reviews)
No 1 hotel choice in Quito
"Excellent hotel choice with exceptional staff who always go above and beyond to help. The rooms are spotless and hotel is in a great location."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

JW Marriott Quito
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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
Quito featuring outdoor art

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 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 showing rainforest and forest scenes

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
La Carolina featuring a pond and a garden

La Carolina

Consider a visit to El Jardin Mall and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in La Carolina. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station.

La Carolina

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