San Francisco Square Tours

San Francisco Square is a major stop on any tourist itinerary. Find out about its historical background or just chill out and watch the world pass by.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when staying in Downtown Guayaquil. San Francisco Square is a great place to kick off here, but there are many other worthy attractions to visit. Malecon 2000, Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium, and Mall del Sol Shopping Center are close to the public square and and will cap off your day nicely.

Plan a trip to see San Francisco Square

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Hotel Mar Azul

Hotel Mar Azul

3.5 out of 5
Price was $540, price is now $453 per person
$453
per person
Dec 30 - Jan 3
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Quito (UIO) to Guayaquil (GYE)
8.8/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
True beachfront with a nice beach. Large rooms. Nice staff. Free Breakfast. A little run down but clean.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

2.5 out of 5
Las Peñas
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Price was $2,317, price is now $1,284 per person
$1,284
per person
Feb 2 - Feb 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Guayaquil (GYE)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is new and modern, it is a good place to relax and work.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Hotel del Parque

Hotel del Parque

4.5 out of 5
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Price was $2,670, price is now $1,615 per person
$1,615
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Feb 2 - Feb 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Guayaquil (GYE)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Excellent personal treatment

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Popular places to visit

By the riverside

Malecon 2000

Malecon 2000 is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Malecon 2000
View from La Perla. Guayaquil, Ecuador

La Perla

You can learn about the history of Guayaquil when you stop by La Perla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

La Perla

Church of San Francisco

After visiting Church of San Francisco, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Church of San Francisco

Church of La Merced

Church of La Merced is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Church of La Merced

Nahim Isaias Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Nahim Isaias Museum in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Nahim Isaias Museum

La Rotonda

Learn about the local history of Guayaquil with a stop at La Rotonda. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

La Rotonda

Best Lodging Options Near San Francisco Square

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

4 out of 5
Clemente Ballén 406, entre Chile y Chimborazo, Guayaquil, Guayas
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno, Guayaquil, Guayas
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Av Malecon Simon Bolivar, Guayaquil
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

4.5 out of 5
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N, Ciudad del Rio - Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
Boyaca 1615, Guayaquil, Guayas
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

3.5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Palacios, Guayaquil
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Hotel Palace Guayaquil

Hotel Palace Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Chile No # 214 y Luque, Guayaquil, Guayas
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
La Fontana Hotel

La Fontana Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Francisco De P. Icaza 404, esq. General Córdova, Guayaquil, Guayas
La Fontana Hotel
Hotel Patrimonial by Greenfield

Hotel Patrimonial by Greenfield

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gregorio Escobedo 625 y, Padre Solano Esquina, Guayaquil
Hotel Patrimonial by Greenfield
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