Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Quito
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Quito, Ecuador — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Centro Histórico.
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Top pick
Centro Histórico
UNESCO old town — La Compañía gold church, the basilica, Plaza Grande.
7.4 km from center
#2
La Mariscal
Backpacker zone — restaurants, hostels, the Plaza Foch nightlife.
3.4 km from center
#3
La Floresta
Hip residential side — artisan coffee, indie restaurants, the Ocho y Medio cinema.
3.7 km from center
Getting around
Trolebús and Ecovía are the BRT lines; Uber and Cabify are cheap and the safer late-night option.
Don’t hail street taxis at night — use Uber. Old town is best explored walking with a registered guide.