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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

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

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Located close to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Independence Square, Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a restaurant.
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exclusive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ensuite

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
  • 650 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Classic Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Francis Catholic Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • El Panecillo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min walk
  • Chimbacalle Station - 10 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dulceria Colonial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Purisima - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Pretil - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lavid - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬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, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and airport drop-off service (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and books
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and bathtubs
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1748
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • 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 elevators
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 is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon.

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

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

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 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and very helpful Breakfast was phenomenal Kitchen staff very friendly and understanding
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the breakfast was top notch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan sheko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property is ideal and walkable to everything you need or want to see in Old Town Quito. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. The breakfast on the rooftop is different each day which is an added benefit. Staff are extremely helpful and well organized. We recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irmgard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome!!!! Best Boutique Hotel I stayed in a long time, quaint and efficient. Highly recommend! The breakfast was excellent and service was personalized. Reception staff helped gladly with toyr recommenadions and irganization. For me this place was maybe not a luxurious 5 star, but it certainly felt like 5 star treatment. Thanks everybody 🙏 you made my stay in Quito memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a really comfortable size, styled beautifully. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and the breakfast offered was great. They even give you a generous breakfast box for the early morning excursions we had. Overall, highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, staff very professional and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Very safe. Very clean with a good eye for details.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an inexpensive hostel, great value for the price, that is in the middle of the Old Town section of Quito. Short walk from everything you want to see. Safe. Tons of dining options. Very good breakfast each day. Super friendly, helpful staff! Yale took care of us. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we were pampered with personalized care. The staff was exceptional at making us feel welcomed and thoughtfully & attentively responding all of our requests and questions. We enjoyed extraordinary meals & wonderful walks with breath taking views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful. The location is very good, near central plaza. The building is well renovated, colonial style, very beautiful but too much stairs for people over 75 and in Quito (2800m) it is difficult to breathe. The breakfast was very good but in the 3rd floor, beautiful view but more stairs!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, right in the heart of historic Quito. The room was extremely clean, and the staff was amazing. Only downside was it got quite noisy at night (outside traffic), but it is to be expected with such a centrally-located place. Overall, we were quite pleased with this hotel, and would definately stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! A 275 year old colonial building. Get ready to climb some stairs! Everyone is nice. Free breakfast is delicious. Great value for price. Cozy bed. Perfect location right by old town. Yay!
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and they had no problem catering to my gluten free allergy. I took the walking tour and it was really good!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice area, decent staff, good breakfast, a little expensive. uber cannot find address
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Friends Hotel and Rooftop was everything we love about a hotel. The staff were all friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived until the day we departed. Each morning, a delicious, and ever changing, breakfast exceeded our expectations. We took a smaller room on an upper floor that had a view of the Panecillo and the location was convenient for walking throughout the Centro Histórico. Our first choice on any visit to Quito.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem in Quito

This quaint little hotel is charming, easy walking in the historic district, and staff are war and friendly and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the kindness of the staff made this an amazing stay. The hotel was very secure, I felt like I was coming to my home. I received everything that was offered and they went above and beyond to accomodate. The breakfast is a set menu but always delicious, healthy and filling. The view from the rooftop is amazing, loved having breakfast with an amazing view of Quito, el panecillo and the surrounding mountains. The night tour they offer is educational, fun and not very long (my personal preference). Will stay here again, no doubt.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Carol Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hot breakfast was excellent. A small fridge was provided me upon request. Filtered water was readily available for the guests to keep in their rooms. The facility was beautifully and meaningfully decorated reflecting Ecuadorian culture. I don't think Expedia should advertise them as having a restaurant. It's misleading,especially if the person who books really wants to have access to a restaurant in their hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Friends Hotel & Rooftop were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I was interested in exploring Quito and the sights around the city. They knew about the historic places and how to get there. They knew about the stores I needed to go to to pick up things I needed while traveling. The hotel is only a couple of blocks away from the Unesco Plaza Grande, which is at the heart of the historic center of Quito. I enjoyed walking there to see the famous cathedrals and to try out the restaurants and shops. Their free breakfasts were so delicious! They prepared them according to what you wanted and always with the freshest ingredients. Their coffee was to die for! I stayed at this fabulous hotel from April 28th to May 2nd, 2025 before I traveled to Guayaquil to meet the Sierra Club for our trip to the Galápagos Islands.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Marie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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