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.
See properties

Things to do

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

S$200
per adult
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

S$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Private city tour in Guayaquil - Iguana Park

Guayaquil Experience - Premium City Tour

S$194
per adult
Guayaquil Experience - Premium City Tour
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

S$152
per adult
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Cocoa Farm

Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour

S$232
per adult
Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour
Best Highlights in Guayaquil

Best Highlights in Guayaquil

S$183
per adult
Best Highlights in Guayaquil
See all activities in Guayaquil

Top hotels in Downtown Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Guayas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$128 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$128
1 Aug - 2 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"1st class service all round!!!!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2026

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 S$106 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$106
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2026

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil

5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Palacios Guayaquil
The price is S$130 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$130
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (107 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location close to the Malecón 2000"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2026

Doubletree By Hilton Guayaquil
Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Centro Histórico.

4 out of 5
Boyaca 1615 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is S$104 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$104
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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)
"Habitaciones limpias y muy comodas, piscina y areas humedas en muy buen estado."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 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 S$79 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$79
12 Jul - 13 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! (314 reviews)
"me cobraron el 15% llegando al hotel no tenia incluido el desayuno"

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026

Ibis Styles El Malecon Guayaquil
Hotel Palace Guayaquil

Hotel Palace Guayaquil

4 out of 5
Chile No # 214 y Luque Guayaquil Guayas
The price is S$85 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$85
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
"Excelente servicio"

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026

Hotel Palace Guayaquil
See all 439 properties in Downtown Guayaquil
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Guayaquil

Find the best Downtown Guayaquil areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Guayaquil
Learn more about Downtown Guayaquil
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 La Perla 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 World Trade Center 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.
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 World Trade Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Guayaquil

Explore a world of travel with Expedia