Downtown Guayaquil

Guayaquil

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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Things to do

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

RM481
per adult
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

RM263
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Private city tour in Guayaquil - Iguana Park

Guayaquil Experience - Premium City Tour

RM611
per adult
Guayaquil Experience - Premium City Tour
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

RM631
per adult
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
Santa Ana Hill

Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

RM570
per adult
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Guayaquil: Personalized City Tour with Guide

Guayaquil: Personalized City Tour with Guide

RM366
per adult
Guayaquil: Personalized City Tour with Guide
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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 RM347 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
RM347
RM403 total
8 Aug - 9 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM302 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
RM302
RM353 total
15 Aug - 16 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

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 RM342 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
RM342
RM389 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"I enjoyed everything about this hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Palacios Guayaquil
The price is RM332 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
RM332
RM443 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"All ok"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Av Malecon Simon Bolivar Guayaquil
The price is RM221 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
RM221
RM255 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (320 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Hotel Varadero Internacional

Hotel Varadero Internacional

3 out of 5
Manuel Galecio 1225 y Avda del Ejército Guayaquil Guayas
The price is RM111 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
RM111
RM119 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Voltaire Paladines Polo Coliseum and Presley Norton ...
Hotel Varadero Internacional
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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 El Carmen Hill 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 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.

A golden statue of two figures forming a heart shape on a paved area with a modern building in the background.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

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.

Downtown Guayaquil