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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Independence Square

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Calle Junin OE1 - 61 y, Juan Jose Flores, Centro Historico, Quito, EC170401
  • Place, Independence Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Panecillo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Exclusive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Classic Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Quito

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Quito Historic Center hotel, you'll find Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. Also, El Panecillo is within half a mile (1 km) and Basilica of the National Vow is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Francis Catholic Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • El Panecillo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min walk
  • Chimbacalle Station - 10 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hasta la vuelta Señor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lavid - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Modelo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Fabiolita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Espumillas De La Michelena - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3-star Colonial hotel near Independence Square
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, a vending machine, and karaoke are also featured at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Quito hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1748
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums offers 18 accommodations with designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Quito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 30

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 30

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Spa fee: USD 30 per person per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Friend's Hostel Quito

Friend's Quito

Friend's

Friends Quito

Friends Hotel Rooftop

Friends Hotel Rooftop by DOT Tradition

Friends Hotel Rooftop by DOT Collection

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Hotel

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Quito

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Hotel Quito

Frequently asked questions

How close is Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums to the airport?

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums is 25.6 mi (64-min drive) away from the Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums on May 24, 2026 start from CA $140, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums have an airport shuttle?

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per vehicle.

Does Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums offer free breakfast?

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 20 per night.

Does Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums have a pool?

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums does not have a pool.

Does Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums to downtown Quito?

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums is 0.1 mi away from Quito.

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay at Friends. The staff were extremely knowledgable and helpful. It is a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay. The staff were all very helpful and accommodating, and the breakfast was a perfect way to start each day. Plus, the location was perfect for exploring the historical sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Friendly staff, clean rooms Fabulous breakfast and view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The complete staff was excellent, friendly and helpful in every way. The rooms were clean and the place is amazing. Eating a delicious breakfast overlooking Quito was amazing. Can’t say enough good things about my stay there.
Looking out over Quito from the breakfast room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't praise the staff enough, they, particularly Yale, went beyond the call of duty to assist us. Although, there are some stairs up to the rooms, help was available to carry our bags. The room was clean and tidy. I wish we could have spent a couple more nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What REALLY stood out was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Yale, in particular went out of her way to ensure a great stay. The room was very clean, but for older or disabled folks, caution there are stairs, but there may be rooms on the ground floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne, Barrhead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are excellent. Super helpful and friendly. Location is great and staff give great recommendations for activities and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foo, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NYE celebration wss sterling
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was excellent! From check in to check out, all staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne, Barrhead

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irmgard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome!!!! Best Boutique Hotel I stayed in a long time, quaint and efficient. Highly recommend! The breakfast was excellent and service was personalized. Reception staff helped gladly with toyr recommenadions and irganization. For me this place was maybe not a luxurious 5 star, but it certainly felt like 5 star treatment. Thanks everybody 🙏 you made my stay in Quito memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yousef

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and very helpful Breakfast was phenomenal Kitchen staff very friendly and understanding
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan sheko

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property is ideal and walkable to everything you need or want to see in Old Town Quito. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. The breakfast on the rooftop is different each day which is an added benefit. Staff are extremely helpful and well organized. We recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the breakfast was top notch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mauro A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a really comfortable size, styled beautifully. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and the breakfast offered was great. They even give you a generous breakfast box for the early morning excursions we had. Overall, highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIX, SANTIAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, staff very professional and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRINIDAD

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place and nice people!

Clean rooms, nice staff, good breakfast! On our second visit we were given an upgrade. Will likely stay here again! Nice place and nice people and great central location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRINIDAD

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute boutique hotel!

This is a cute boutique hotel. We stayed here for one night and were happy with it. We are leaving for Galapagos but returning to this hotel for a few more nights when we return to Quito.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an inexpensive hostel, great value for the price, that is in the middle of the Old Town section of Quito. Short walk from everything you want to see. Safe. Tons of dining options. Very good breakfast each day. Super friendly, helpful staff! Yale took care of us. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Jupiter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quito historic center hotel

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. They will help setup transportation/excursions within Quito and surrounding areas. The breakfast was made fresh each morning and always included eggs, fruit, juice, coffee, and bread. The only downside is that airport transport is not included unless you book a specific number of days with the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025