Quito

Learn more about Quito

How about an exceptional stay in the heart of Ecuador? The second highest capital in the world after La Paz and the capital of Ecuador, Quito rises to nearly 2,850 metres and offers its visitors a wealth of treasures.

By choosing one of our Best Western hotels in Quito, you can be sure of enjoying a dream holiday while staying close to the main tourist sights. Famous for its colonial centre and its various religious buildings, the Ecuadorian capital is also built on the ruins of an Inca city. For lovers of art, history and ancient civilisations, Quito is well worth getting to know.

Take advantage of your hotel's location in Quito to marvel at so many architectural, historical and natural riches among green hills, volcanoes and the Andes mountain range.

Your hotel in Quito

As soon as you have landed at the airport and dropped your bags at the hotel, set off to discover this authentic capital full of emotion. Start with Old Quito, best explored on foot without a set itinerary. Take your time and fully soak up the atmosphere. Between historic buildings, unusual streets and the Plaza Grande, the historic centre will win you over. The Presidential Palace on the Plaza Grande is open to the public and a photo is offered with every visit.

Along your way, you will come across many churches. As each one is different, don't hesitate to step inside, especially the Church of San Francisco, which is well worth a visit. As a little anecdote, Old Quito has the largest historic centre in all of Latin America, as confirmed by UNESCO.

Get some height and treat yourself to a panoramic view over the whole Ecuadorian capital by taking the cable car. Even though the ride to the summit is relatively slow, the TelefériQo remains a must for admiring the landscape around the metropolis.

And what would a stay in Quito be without a visit to La Mitad del Mundo, the middle of the world? This cultural, scientific and tourist site is less than 13 km from the capital, right on the equator. It is quite rare in one's life to stand in the middle of the planet between the northern and southern hemispheres, so you might as well capture the moment before heading to the dedicated museum and back down to the Basilica of Quito with its narrow, unusual staircases.

Finally, if you have enough free time, the Church of La Compañía and its golden facade, the Botanical Garden for lovers of green nature, or El Panecillo and its statue of the Virgin Mary are among the must-sees during your stay in the capital of Ecuador.

How to get to Quito?

Since 19 February 2013, the capital has been served by Mariscal Sucre International Airport, which makes tourist travel easier. International flights run regularly between major cities.