Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide

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A statue of a soldier on a pedestal with a building in the background.
A colorful outdoor installation with large letters spelling out a word.
An iguana on green grass.
A close-up of a green iguana with yellow claws and a patterned skin on grass.
A close-up of a marine iguana with spiky scales and a rough texture, surrounded by green foliage and red flowers.

Stay near popular Downtown Guayaquil attractions

A gazebo, a large tree, and a cathedral in the background.
Photo by Tahino2000
Open Photo by Tahino2000

Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral

9.0/10 (113 reviews)
After visiting Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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Top hotels in Downtown Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Guayas
The price is 2.073.750 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
2.073.750 ₫
2.346.750 ₫ total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

4 out of 5
Clemente Ballén 406 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is 1.812.561 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
1.812.561 ₫
2.059.490 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

4 out of 5
Boyaca 1615 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is 1.776.600 ₫ per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
1.776.600 ₫
1.993.635 ₫ total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"El personal muy amable y las instalaciones muy limpia y en buen estado."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Av Malecon Simon Bolivar Guayaquil
The price is 1.575.000 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
1.575.000 ₫
1.771.875 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Palacios Guayaquil
The price is 1.937.205 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
1.937.205 ₫
2.481.889 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions La Rotonda and San Francisco Square are located ...
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Hotel Palace Guayaquil

Hotel Palace Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Chile No # 214 y Luque Guayaquil Guayas
The price is 1.542.708 ₫ per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
1.542.708 ₫
1.736.354 ₫ total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
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Where to stay in Downtown Guayaquil

Find the best Downtown Guayaquil areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A row of colorful colonial buildings with balconies and wooden shutters.

Ecuador

Ecuador might not have many top sights, but C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A densely packed urban area with numerous buildings and a prominent tower on a hill.

Puerto Santa Ana

Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Botanical Garden while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

A cityscape with colorful buildings, a prominent church, and a hill with residential structures.

Kennedy

Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or Policentro while you're exploring the area.

A golden statue of two figures forming a heart shape on a paved area with a modern building in the background.
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Simón Bolívar

When in Simón Bolívar, you can plan a visit to Mall del Sol Shopping Center and San Marino Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A green and yellow iguana on a rocky surface.

Urdesa

Urdesa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to Alban Borja Commercial Center or San Marino Mall.

Downtown Guayaquil Travel Guide

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