Puerto Ayora

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Puerto Ayora es una ciudad en el centro de las islas Galápagos, Ecuador. Está situada en la isla Santa Cruz.
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Bahia Tortuga is another amazing beach on Santa Cruz just 1 mile outside of Puerto Ayora.  To get to the beach, you have to walk this wonderfully bricked path to the beach.  The National Parks system has done a fantastic job with their trails and paths and this pic is just an example of how well maintained they are.
Hotel Fiesta

Hotel Fiesta

3.5 out of 5
Calle Moises Brito y Juan Montalvo Puerto Ayora Galapagos
The price is ¥23,966 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
¥23,966
¥23,966 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 hot tubs, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Las ...
9/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
This is a small, friendly hotel, well maintained and a modern pool area. It is located in a quiet road just a 10 min walk from the harbour and restaurants. Breakfast was a bit limited.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hotel Fiesta
Ikala Galapagos Hotel

Ikala Galapagos Hotel

4 out of 5
Tomas de Berlanga 110 y Moises Brito Puerto Ayora Ecuador
The price is ¥34,111 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
¥34,111
¥37,522 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
Gorgeous property and wonderful staff!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Ikala Galapagos Hotel
Maidith Galapagos Inn

Maidith Galapagos Inn

3 out of 5
Calle Cucuve #341 y Seymour, Santa Cruz Puerto Ayora Galápagos
The price is ¥19,451 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
¥19,451
¥19,451 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
Great place! Incredibly friendly and kind staff.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Maidith Galapagos Inn
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.
Torre Mar Galapagos Boutique Suites

Torre Mar Galapagos Boutique Suites

3 out of 5
San Cristobal y General Rodriguez Lara Puerto Ayora
Stay at this aparthotel in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fishing Piers and Las Ninfas Lagoon ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Torre Mar Galápagos and couldn’t recommend it more highly. The apartment-hotel was exactly as advertised—clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up for families. We stayed in a two-bedroom unit that provided plenty of space for us and our two teenage kids, ...

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Torre Mar Galapagos Boutique Suites
Modern apartment with 18 feet ceilings and private terrace with view to a park

Modern apartment with 18 feet ceilings and private terrace with view to a park

Puerto Ayora Islas Galápagos
Stay at this apartment in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Las Ninfas Lagoon and Malecon are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
I really loved staying here for the week and began to love the neighborhood, the house itself felt so nice and homey! Loved that I could walk everywhere. Tortuga Bay - so so amazing. I wish I would have spent every day there. Each time I walked the trail was a spiritual experience.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Modern apartment with 18 feet ceilings and private terrace with view to a park
Galapagos and Beyond

Galapagos and Beyond

5 out of 5
Indefatigable entre Duncan & Juan Puerto Ayora Galapagos
Book a stay at this luxury condo in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Fishing Piers and Las Ninfas ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Convenient location in a residential area,nice experience,

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Galapagos and Beyond
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 Puerto Ayora

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 62%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

JuanandVal

We stayed in Puerto Ayora for Two nights and that was sufficient to see everything. We also had a layover for a few hours between ferries when we headed back from Isabela Island and going to San Cristobal, and we didn’t have much to do that was new.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Puerto Ayora is really a base to get on tours (and there’s tons of those on offer) but we really liked the variety and range of dining from los kiosk is to Almar, and shops, and met some very friendly locals too who made the trip a lot more special

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It’s a small island town. You can walk from one far end of town to the other in a maximum of 30 minutes. People are friendly and warm.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Puerto Ayora is a great place to visit. We enjoyed seeing the giant tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, and varios birds. The people are very friendly and we felt safe as we traveled throughout the island.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Town that has everything you’d want from civilization in the Galapagos. They use US dollars here but no credit cards so make sure to carry cash with you. Prices are the same as the US so expect to spend $$$.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Puerto Ayora is the hub for all your Galapagos tours. By going to the islands and booking your trips there, you are ensuring that the money stays in the island for the local economy. :) be a mindful traveler!