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Guesthouse Nelson

2.5 star property
Hostal perfectly located for exploring Quito Historic Center

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Shared fridge, microwave
Suite, Balcony | Breakfast area

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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General Pedro Briceño E1-82, Quito, Pichincha, 170403
  • Place, La Alameda Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica of the National Vow
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Ecuadorian Culture
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Balcony

Junior Suite, Balcony

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Balcony

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 beds)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a small wooden cabinet, a floor lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a small wooden cabinet, a floor lamp, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Room, City View

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a glass table, and a chair.

Luxury Double Room

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Quito

Quito Historic Center stay.A stay at this Quito Historic Center hostal places you steps from San Blas Square and within a 5-minute walk of La Alameda Park. Palacio de Cristal Centro Cultural Itchimbia and Itchimbia Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • La Alameda Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • House of Ecuadorian Culture - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • La Mariscal Craft Market - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • La Alameda Station - 6 min walk
  • Universidad Central Station - 10 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corvinas de Don Jimmy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vista hermosa 2 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café San Blas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Zular - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mirador Basílica Rooftop - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Nelson

Hostal perfectly located for exploring Quito Historic Center
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and karaoke are also featured at Guesthouse Nelson. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Quito hostal.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Guesthouse Nelson offers 10 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 5 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 4 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 5.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 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 cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Guesthouse Nelson to the airport?

Guesthouse Nelson is 23.1 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 Guesthouse Nelson?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Nelson on Jul 22, 2026 start from CA $24, 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 Guesthouse Nelson have an airport shuttle?

Guesthouse Nelson offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, on request, for a charge of USD 60 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Guesthouse Nelson offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Guesthouse Nelson, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 4 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Guesthouse Nelson?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Nelson?

Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Guesthouse Nelson?

This hostal offers free extended parking. Valet parking is available for USD 5.00 per night.

Does Guesthouse Nelson have a pool?

Guesthouse Nelson does not have a pool.

Does Guesthouse Nelson have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Guesthouse Nelson to downtown Quito?

Guesthouse Nelson is 0.6 mi away from Quito.

Guesthouse Nelson Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 7 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

4.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Griselda

Liked: Room comfort

Regadets eléctrica mala :(

Todo bien excepto la regadera eléctrica, poca agua y medio tibia y supongo que no nos hicieron limpieza de habitación por ser semana de carnavales y creo que no tenían personal...
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ela

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

Please stay AWAY from this "hotel"!!!

I really hope Expedia will reconsider representing this facility. The owner of the "Guest House" is never there and does not provide ANY of the items listed on the Expedia website -there is no hot water. -bad odor coming from the toilet. -old stained bedding -no toiletries (we were provided with one soap bar for two weeks stay) -no daily cleaning (he did not do ANY cleaning of the room during our 2 weeks stay, did not even remove the garbage. We collected our garbage in our own bags on the small balcony as there was no place to remove it to) -he did not replace our towels. We had to ask other guest for support in getting in touch with him in order to receive clean towels and toilet paper) and during 2 weeks he replace our towels 3 times. -the room was very cold at night and the owner did not provide us with additional blankets. I inquire about bedding change after one week and offered to wash it in my own time using my own detergent. All I asked is to be able to use his washing machine. I was told that the charge will be $4.00 for washing and drying! At that time we decided to leave the hotel and stay somewhere else. When we came back at the end of our paid stay to gather the rest of our belongings the garbage was still there. No one entered the room to do ANYTHING. Thankfully we speak enough Spanish to communicate as the owner does not speak ANY English.. Please stay AWAY form the hotels that do not allow cancellation. We can provide pictures upon request.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not really worth the money

We arrived at 8am, and the hotel staff didn’t come to work until 11am. We sat on the front step waiting for HOURS. We think they were all hungover from a big festival the night before. When we did get checked in, they couldn’t find our hotels.com reservation. The showers are really bad, barely a trickle of water if you set it to “hot”, although they advertise hot showers... the good things are the room was very large, and the location is good for getting to the historic district, but I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
De eigenaar kon de boeking niet Vinden, terwijl er wel van tevoren was betaald. Waar dit aan heeft gelegen is onbekend. Kregen ook geen sleutel van de voordeur. Waardoor we er ook s ochtens niet uit konden
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Déçu

Il n'y avait personne a notre accueil à 7h du matin alors qu'on avait prévenu de notre arrivée. Ils ont voulu nous faire payer plus que ce qui était prévu. La rue est bruyante et l'éclairage public éclaire la chambre comme en plein jour (il n'y a pas de rideaux occultants. On a croisé plusieurs personnes enfermée à l'intérieur de la maison (il faut une clef pour sortir et il n'y avait personne à l’accueil) Il n'y a pas vraiment d'eau chaude (il y en a un peu si on fait couler très peu l'eau)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice Hotel, Excellent Manager, Excellent ubication

Wonderful experience, the manager is very kind, confortable rooms, so quite, nearby down town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kaldt hotell uten varmtvann

Hotellet ligger midt i mellom gammelbyen og den nyere delen av Quito. Hotellet var gammelt, rommet dårlig, med en dårlig seng og uten varmtvann i dusjen. Isolasjonen er heller ikke bra, noe som gjør oppholdet i Quito kaldt! Bra wifi.