If you've got time to stop for a while in Quito Historic Center, El Centro Cultural Metropolitano is a great place to start your exploring. This culture and arts hub is one of many attractions worth seeing here. El Panecillo, Atahualpa Olympic Stadium, and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are also waiting to be discovered nearby.

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La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

Quito Historic Center

$568

per person

Feb 23 - Feb 27

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Quito (UIO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)

Excelente lugar ubicación perfecta personal súper amable desde la que limpia las habitaciones hasta el guardia de seguridad quedamos fascinados. Recomendado al 100%

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Casa Santa Clara-Colonial Boutique Hotel

Quito Historic Center

$789

per person

Jan 23 - Jan 27

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Quito (UIO)

No reviews

Hotel Patio Andaluz

Quito Historic Center

$734

per person

Mar 9 - Mar 13

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Quito (UIO)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (443 reviews)

This hotel is beautiful. The room was very comfortable, featuring premium sheets and towels. One thing to note is that there is no elevator. This wasn’t an issue for us, but if you have trouble with stairs, be sure to request a ground-floor room.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Jacchigua Show Including Dinner + Transfer

Wildlife & nature

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Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Birdwatching, Birds & Nature

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Classes & workshops

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Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation

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Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

4.5/5(300 reviews)

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Church of the Society of Jesus

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Plaza de San Francisco

3.5/5(5 reviews)

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St. Francis Catholic Church

4.5/5(158 reviews)

This church and monastery complex is as old as the city itself and features stunning 16th-century architecture, a converted catacomb and 3,500 artworks.