Quito, Ecuador’s capital, sits high in the Andes with one of the best-preserved colonial centers in the Americas. Many Galápagos travelers spend a night or two here before flying out.
Finding cheap rooms in Quito is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.
Quito is one of the two mainland gateways for flights to the Galápagos Islands, alongside Guayaquil.
Colonial churches and plazas in a UNESCO World Heritage old town.
Restaurants, bars and budget-friendly hotels.
A creative neighborhood with cafés and boutique hotels.
Upscale hotels with valley views.
Convenient for early Galápagos flights; the airport is a long drive from the center.
Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.
June–September is the drier season; Quito’s mild climate makes it a year-round destination.
For very early flights, yes — the airport is a long drive from the city center.
Quito sits at high altitude; take it easy on your first day and stay hydrated.
Yes, many flights leave from Quito, and many stop in Guayaquil on the way.