Guayaquil

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Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
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Where to stay in Guayaquil

By the riverside

Downtown Guayaquil

Travelers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.

Downtown Guayaquil
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Ecuador

Though Ecuador might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur.

Ecuador
With more than 400 years old, Las Peñas was the first neighborhood of Guayaquil, which took its name from the cliffs and limestone rocks that formed the Hill back then when the Spanish settled in the XV century. In 1982 the neighborhood was declared Cultural Heritage of Ecuador.

Puerto Santa Ana

Well-liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Santa Ana Hill and La Perla while you're exploring Puerto Santa Ana and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Puerto Santa Ana
Just Cacao! The best chocolate is here

Kennedy

4/5(48 area reviews)

Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or Policentro while you're exploring the area.

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Urdesa

4/5(6 area reviews)

Urdesa is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to San Marino Mall or Policentro.

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Garzota

4/5(4 area reviews)

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Garzota. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol, a few notable attractions nearby.

Garzota
Hilton Colon Guayaquil

Hilton Colon Guayaquil

4.5 out of 5
Av Francisco de Orellana Mz 111, Guayaquil
The price is ₩137,800 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
₩137,800
₩155,233 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
Loved the staff and the spa was great

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto, Intl. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is ₩135,900 per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
₩135,900
₩153,143 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and staff was very kind

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is ₩130,055 per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
₩130,055
₩146,713 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent service by staff, very clean, great drinks and food

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Oro Verde 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.
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye

3 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Edificios Riverfront, Bellini, junto al hotel Wyndham., Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)
Owners condition that you turn the AC off when you leave and only have the auto fan on left the apartment hot all the time. The location has plenty of restaurant options and the view is nice, especially at night but it does get a little noisy on the riverfront.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

3.5 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
Room was clean and nice. I certainly wouldn’t call it Luxury at least not by US standards, but it was more than adequate. The huge highlight is the location, walk out the back door of the lobby and you’re right on the River, huge number of restaurants to choose from and lots of activity. It also ...

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Suitesecu Guayaquil

Suitesecu Guayaquil

4.5 out of 5
Av. Dr. Camilo Nevárez Vásquez, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mall del Sol Shopping ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Que necesitan cambiar oh arreglar la dirección ya que cuando lo buscamos en google maps nos indica otra dirección incorrecta

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Suitesecu 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.

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Reviews of Guayaquil

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
141
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
150
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
75
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
8
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I love the city unfortunately I don't feel safe due to high crime.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Guayaquil such a great city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The transportation was a little confusing to understand, I had to ask a lot of strangers for help, which I can because I speak Spanish, but it would be difficult for someone who doesn’t speak the language.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Although GYE has gotten to be a big city and still growing, the lack of cleanliness is evident.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Concrete concrete everywhere ... lack of green areas or “historic old town” feeling disturbing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Gladly recommended

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