La Colon

Quito

Popular places to visit

Mitad del Mundo Monument featuring a square or plaza, a garden and a monument

Monument to the Equator

Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.

Monument to the Equator
La Carolina featuring a park, wild flowers and flowers

Parque La Carolina

Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Parque La Carolina
La Mariscal Craft Market featuring markets, street scenes and interior views

La Mariscal Craft Market

From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.

La Mariscal Craft Market
Foch Square showing a square or plaza and street scenes

Foch Square

Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.

Foch Square
Quito Cable Car which includes a gondola

TelefériQo Base Station

Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range.

TelefériQo Base Station
Independence Square which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Independence Square

Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.

Independence Square

Things to do

Exciting Swing with the best view!

Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

S$84
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Quito Full Day Private Tour with Cable Car and Middle of the World

City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World

S$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

S$140
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

S$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Balancing the Egg

Transport to Middle of the World plaza and Intiñan Museum

S$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Transport to Middle of the World plaza and Intiñan Museum
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

S$205
per adult
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
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Top hotels in La Colon

Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. Orellana E6-54, y Calle Reina Victoria, Quito, Pichincha
The price is S$112 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
S$112
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (427 reviews)
"Excellent staff"

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG
Vieja Cuba Hotel

Vieja Cuba Hotel

3 out of 5
La Nina N26-202 & Av. Diego de Almagro, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Centro Comercial Multicentro and Uio Microtheater ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (387 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and helpful; hotel was secure (front gate locked as well as parking area); good and plentiful breakfast; very cute and quaint hotel charm; no heat in rooms in September so staff brought space heater upon request. We had a car, which we parked on site, location may be hard without ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept, 2025

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Vieja Cuba Hotel
Dakani Hotel Boutique

Dakani Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
Av. Juan León Mera N23-83 y Wilson, 0984665151, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Foch Square and Cuyabeno Lodge are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Hidden Gem
"Overall was pleased with this hotel as a solo female traveler. Feels like a hidden gem for a good price. The staff were friendly, my room was clean and serviced when needed, and the breakfast is amazing! There is a deli style cafe right next door that offers plenty of options for a meal, coffee, ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2025

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Dakani Hotel Boutique
Travellers Inn

Travellers Inn

3 out of 5
La Pinta E 4-435 y Av. Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uio Microtheater and Foch Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
"staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 11 Sept, 2025

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Travellers Inn
Eugenia Hotel

Eugenia Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Diego de Almagro 1245 y Orellana, Quito, Pichincha
The price is S$79 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
S$79
per night
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Centro Comercial Multicentro and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (333 reviews)
3 star hotel.
"Pretty hotel decor. Staff polite. Room comfortable .Breakfast was ok, as you were served. On Sunday it was much better as it was a self service buffet with a lot more choice. Lack of information at check in. I had to ask for breakfast timing, and the staff gave me different timings to that which ..."

Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2025

Eugenia Hotel
Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is S$169 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
S$169
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,170 reviews)
Ok
"Airport shuttle very crowded. Had to wait at airport long time to get in a shuttle. Front desk gave incorrect restaurant information."

Reviewed on 14 Sept, 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around La Colon

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La Paz

Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.

La Paz
Foch Square featuring café scenes, dining out and modern architecture

La Mariscal

La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.

La Mariscal
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La Floresta

La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.

La Floresta
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Mariana de Jesus

Though Mariana de Jesus may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Jardin Mall and Foch Square.

Mariana de Jesus
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El Belén

If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like House of Ecuadorian Culture or National Assembly of Ecuador and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.

El Belén
La Carolina which includes a park and a pond

La Carolina

Travellers choose La Carolina for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station and check out top sights like El Jardin Mall.

La Carolina

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