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.
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.
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.
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.
Independence Square
Learn about the local history of Quito with a stop at Independence Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in El Belén
Hilton Colon Quito
There was no airport shuttle. The taxi was $ 25.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Casona 1914 Quito - Gothic Cathedral View Rooftop
Room was very clean, charming and comfortable. Interior of hotel is quiet. Rooms on front are much more exposed to street noise during the days. Hotel was very accommodating and arranged for transportation from airport and on to our next destination in Mindo. Breakfast was cooked to order, plentiful ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
Habitación agradable, camas confortables. Excelente atención del personal. Buen desayuno. Llegamos siempre con gusto en el hotel, y eso desde años.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Super clean room, excellent staff, lots of little extras like coconut ice cream cones in the lobby one afternoon.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Belén
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.
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.
The Street of the Seven Crosses
Shopping, churches and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
Miraflores
If you're spending some time in Miraflores, TelefériQo Base Station and Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
