Whether you'd love to learn more about our role in the universe, or gaze up at planets and stars that fill our night sky, Quito Observatory will appeal to your inner astronomer.

This out-of-this-world attraction is situated in El Belén, a place that has lots going for it! El Panecillo, Atahualpa Olympic Stadium, and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are other worthwhile attractions close by when you're all done at Quito Observatory.

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La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

Quito Historic Center

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New York (JFK) to Quito (UIO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)

Good location in the old town, great interior, friendly and helpful staff. Only five minutes walk to metro and central square.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel

Centro Histórico

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New York (JFK) to Quito (UIO)

10/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)

Nice updated traditional building. Kitchenette in our room. Breakfast food provided. Excellent staff; friendly, attentive, hospitable. Close to old Quito, but area not as busy. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

Hotel Mama Cuchara by Art Hotels Ecuador

Quito Historic Center

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Dec 20 - Dec 27

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Orlando (MCO) to Quito (UIO)

10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)

This hotel is EXTREMELY CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL TO THE DETAILS! Showers is so amazing but the products shampoo a conditioner cream soap are spa level, food is gourmet but the service is upscale, coffe at the room is Omg and the bed the pillows the little details like delicious water a plate with amazing local fruits desert and orange juice as welcome ! A básquet of local snacks … and the fountain at night sound as rain ! What can I say just Amazing

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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