Palermo
Quito
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
Foch Square
Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.
Parque La Carolina
Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
La Mariscal Craft Market
From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.
Independence Square
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
Things to do
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Mindo Cloudforest and Birdwatching from Quito BY ECUADORTREASURE
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour
Palermo Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
Great staff, amenities and clean.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Great breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Super clean room, excellent staff, lots of little extras like coconut ice cream cones in the lobby one afternoon.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Clean room excellent staff, happy to stay in IHG
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Swissotel Quito
Wonderful hotel, great concierge and great breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Palermo
Centro Histórico
While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums, and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
The Street of the Seven Crosses
Shopping, churches, and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.
San Juan
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.
El Belén
If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like National Assembly of Ecuador or House of Ecuadorian Culture and hop on the metro to see more the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.
La Floresta
La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.
