When it comes to accommodations, Quito is well-stocked with hotels and hostels, sensitive to the variations in taste and budget of its visitors. The Mariscal district is a popular base due to its central location, in close proximity to the old and new town as well as many restaurants and sightseeing highlights.
Quito is a hostel haven, with a whole host of budget bed opportunities. Basic amenities in the more economical hostels should always be checked out; the mountain-fresh temperatures of the city make hot showers and thick bedding very necessary to keep you toasty in the country's chilly evenings.
Casa Del Sol and
Hotel Los Alpes are both mid-range hostels positioned within the Mariscal, whilst travelers on a serious shoestring budget should check out the
Crossroads Hostel or
Magic Bean.
For those looking for classier digs, luxurious hotels are plentiful in the newer part of town. The
Swissotel and
Hotel Quito are both in good locations, offering top amenities and quality restaurants. The city also stocks a
Best Western and
Sheraton, which both boast international hotel standards and uphold first-rate reputations. For a more unique hotel experience,
Patio Andaluz is a colonial boutique hotel located downtown, complete with two beautiful courtyards, a restaurant and rooms that ooze charm and individuality.
If you're looking for a middle ground between grungy hostel and the high-rise hotel, there are a number of family run bed and breakfasts that can range between boutique chic to home-stay friendly. Villa Colonna is a particularly special spot, memorable for its extremely attentive service and elegant guestrooms. Otherwise, in the old part of town The Ronda offers six intimate suites that are well-equipped with living and dining rooms, kitchens and an amazing array of self-service facilities.
For visitors hell-bent on having some home comforts, the Aussie-run Secret Garden will make sure you feel instantly welcome, and it offers an unbeatable fifth-floor terrace where you can tuck in to an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet that keeps your stomach bulging until bedtime. At the other end of the spectrum, a hotel very popular with Ecuadorian travelers is the Hotel Alcala, celebrated for its friendly staff, comfortable rooms and safe location.
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