There's nothing more peaceful than sitting by a river and watching the water as it makes its way downstream. Why not pack a picnic hamper and spend a quiet afternoon at Quijos River?

Traveling on a shoestring? Quijos River is a terrific place to start your exploring in Centro Histórico. This flowing body of water has free entry. El Panecillo, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Independence Square are nearby and also rated by travelers.

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Vieja Cuba Hotel

Colón

per person

Oct 15 - Oct 20

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San Juan (SJU) to Quito (UIO)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (386 reviews)

We loved our stay here. We had our two teenage sons with us and the room was perfect. The staff was incredible- so helpful and answered all our questions. They called taxis for us, recommended delicious restaurants, and even stayed up for us to arrive nearly in the middle of the night. Each morning they had an amazing breakfast for our family, which was one of our favorite meals of the day. They would do a juice, fresh fruit, granola, and then would make toast or eggs if we wanted it. Safe neighborhood and we felt very safe with the gate around the hotel. Would absolutely stay again.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Hotel Mama Cuchara

Quito Historic Center

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Sep 11 - Sep 14

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Miami (MIA) to Quito (UIO)

10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)

Area felt safe, very good food & service in the hotel. Staff couldn’t be nicer! Need to walk for other dining options & tourist sites.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Hotel Sucre

Quito Historic Center

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Oct 15 - Oct 20

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Juan (SJU) to Quito (UIO)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)

I had a really enjoyable stay here at Hotel Sucre for 3 nights. The staff were very welcoming upon arrival. Shirley was brilliant. The rooms were very modern, clean and spacious. The towels were new and clean also. I felt very safe as the hotel had a guard who was also very helpful. Food options were great with choices of dishes and drinks. I used the laundry service which was very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend staying here. The location is excellent, 1 minute walk to the Metro and only 3 minutes to the main square.

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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