Guayaquil

Travel Guide

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
Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is ¥14,055 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
¥14,055
¥15,831 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,011 reviews)
"No"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

3.5 out of 5
Juan Tanca Marengo Ave, Abel Romero St. Plaza Del Sol, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is ¥12,517 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
¥12,517
¥13,991 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Limpio, seguro, amables 5/5"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Wyndham Garden 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
Fully refundable
The price is ¥14,499 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
¥14,499
¥16,319 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Close to airport. Safe location. Good food. Nice pool area and exercise room!"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
"Agradable experiencia! Buena comunicación"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"It was quiet"

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Suitesecu Guayaquil
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! (95 reviews)
"The check in process was excellent! The apartment was perfect. Great communication and costumer service"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
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
1
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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