El Belén Travel Guide
Quito
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Learn about the local history of San Antonio de Pichincha with a stop at Monument to the Equator. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Parque La Carolina
Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
La Mariscal Craft Market
During your visit to Quito, you can search for that perfect souvenir at La Mariscal Craft Market. You can seek out the local tours in this culturally rich area.
Foch Square
You can learn about the history of Quito with a trip to Foch Square. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Learn about the local history of Quito when you take a trip to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Basilica of the National Vow
You can learn about the history of Quito with a stop at Basilica of the National Vow. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in El Belén
Hilton Colon Quito
Amazing breakfast, very helpful staff, clean and central location.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Casona 1914 Quito - Gothic Cathedral View Rooftop
The property is beautiful...rooftop area to relax. Enjoyed breakfast overlooking the garden. The staff were wonderful.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Inti Quito
My room was great! I had my own spa bath which I enjoyed every night of my 5 night stay. The staff were helpful, friendly, amazing & felt like family by the time I left. Walking through the park across the road bare foot was yummy & it was so easy to access food, clothes & medical assistance. It ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
Everything was excellent during my stay.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Without doubt, this is the nicest Holiday Inn I have ever stayed in! It is elegant, clean, and quiet although it’s near the airport. Without exception, the staff were courteous and professional. The breakfast was outstanding. The room was comfortable and spotless. Excellent bed and linens. I highly ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
JW Marriott Quito
Excellent stay in Quito at JW Marriott. Check in was very efficient and our room for three was large and nicely appointed. The spa and fitness area was one of the best I’ve used in any hotel. Breakfast buffet excellent. All in all a very nice and relaxing stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Belén
San Juan
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.
La Mariscal
La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.
La Floresta
La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.
La Tola
While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and San Blas Square.
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
La Paz
Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.
El Belén Travel Guide
- House of Ecuadorian Culture
- National Assembly of Ecuador
- Ecuador Central Bank Museum
- La Alameda Park
- Teatro El Agora
- Teatro Sucre
- Del Arbolito Park
- National Museum of Ecuador
- Museo del Banco Central
- Quicentro Sur Mall
- Monument to the Equator
- Atahualpa Olympic Stadium
- Parque La Carolina
- General Rumiñahui Coliseum
- Mindo Cloud Forest
- La Mariscal Craft Market
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- Basilica of the National Vow
- Embassy of the United States
- TelefériQo Base Station
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
- El Jardin Mall
- Church of the Society of Jesus
