City Hotels
Discover Rebecca’s top picks and insights for city hotels at Quito and Cuenca. All of these boutique-style and family-owned hotels were selected for providing excellent service, quality, and location. If you need further guidance on where is the best place for your needs, contact our Destination Experts, they’ll be more than happy to help you find the perfect lodging for you!
Find the best City hotels in their different categories in the tabs below:
Luxury Hotels
Quito Hotels
Casa Gangotena
Enter the elegant and luxury Hotel Boutique Casa Gangotena, located in the heart of the historic center of Quito. This beautiful and eclectic mansion tells the story of the city in every room. You can use the facilities not only to relax, but you can also arrange many special occasions like weddings and engagement dinners.
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Illa Experience Hotel
Illa Experience knows the beauty and true essence of the city of Quito. It is the essence, its richness in culture and traditions that need to be shared, told, and remembered by everyone who sets foot in Ecuador. Located in the historic center of Quito the hotels guarantee a luxury experience in their top-notch accommodations.
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Cuenca Hotels
Cruz del Vado
Cruz del Vado is a charming and cozy hotel located in the historic district of Cuenca, Ecuador. The hotel is housed in a beautifully restored colonial building, with traditional architecture. The hotel features 11 rooms, each individually decorated with local textiles, artwork, and antique furnishings. Guests can enjoy modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and 24-hour room service, while also taking in the historic charm of the building. The hotel’s location is ideal for exploring the city, with many of Cuenca’s attractions within walking distance.
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First Class Hotels
Quito Hotels
Hotel Carlota
Situated in the historical center of Quito, a French-style house from 1900. Also has a sustainable design and has the LEED certification by the US Green Building Council.
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La Palma Polo Club Hotel Puembo
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Cuenca Hotel
Mansion de Alcazar
Boutique Hotel Mansion Alcazar is a stately Cuenca mansion from the late nineteenth century. Its classic architecture evokes the golden years of the Ecuador Republic in a city declared a UNESCO Heritage. Use the mansion as your home base for your tours, it’s located in the actual heart of Cuenca’s Historic Center.
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Tourist Superior Hotels
Quito Hotels
Hotel Ikala
In Quito, Hotel Ikala combines colonial and modern architecture in one of the most popular zones: the Mariscal. It has many different types of accommodations so you can rest properly during your visit to Quito.
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Casona 1914
This hotel was built in 1914 defined as a neoclassical mansion and was the home of the great architect Francisco Durini Cáceres. Located in Alameda Park the mansion was restored in 2019 to be used as a boutique hotel in old town Quito. Enjoy a wonderful holiday in a centenary house with cozy suites and delicious Ecuadorian dishes!
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Ilatoa Lodge
Ilatoa Lodge is a small boutique hotel with 6 rooms. Located on the slopes of the Ilaló volcano, explore nature and enjoy a spectacular view of the Cumbayá and Tumbaco valleys. Outside the city to guarantee your comfort.
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Cuenca Hotel
Hotel Santa Lucia
Visit a 19th-century house, this nostalgic boutique hotel offers high-quality accommodations. The rooms feature Baroque-influenced decor that creates a palatial environment. Santa Lucia Boutique Hotel is located in a living museum neighborhood with many points of interest within a short walk, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. With its combination of historic charm and modern amenities, Hotel Santa Lucia is an excellent choice.
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Hotel Victoria
The Hotel Victoria is a stylish and modern hotel located in the heart of Cuenca, Ecuador. The hotel features 29 well-appointed rooms and suites, each with contemporary decor and modern amenities. The hotel’s on-site restaurant serves delicious Ecuadorian and international cuisine, and guests can also enjoy a range of cocktails and drinks at the bar. The hotel’s central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Cuenca’s historic district.
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