Hotel La Basílica Quito

Hotels
9.8 (397 reviews)
Venezuela N8-26 Manabí , Quito , ec

Children allowed

Facilities

Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Charming atmosphere
Cons:
Simple breakfast choices
Luggage storage issue

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Rooms were noted as clean and spacious, contributing to a positive sentiment.
Service
10
Staff were described as lovely, friendly, and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
10
The location is excellent, very near all main sights in the historic center.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were spacious with a decent size bathroom and character.
Amenities
9.64
Simple amenities available, but overall sufficient for the hotel type.
Value for Money
9.61
Good value for midrange options in a prime location.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Breakfast was simple but sufficient; some guests sought additional options.
Overall Experience
10
Guests had a delightful stay, praised hospitality, and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:29

Property Description

Historical Charm and Modern Comforts
Hotel La Basílica Quito, located in Quito’s Historical Center, offers a unique stay in a Colonial-style building. Enjoy proximity to top attractions like Basilica of the National Vow and Bolivar Theatre.

Cozy Rooms with City Views
Indulge in the uniquely decorated rooms featuring a seating area, flat-screen TV, and city views from the rooftop terrace. Relax in comfort with the private bathroom and free toiletries provided.

Relaxing Garden and Helpful Staff
Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast and unwind in the garden with a book from the library. The attentive staff is always ready to assist, ensuring a memorable stay.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Hotel La Basílica Quito. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Quito's historic heart.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: UIO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 397 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.64
Value for Money: 9.61
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 10
M
Martin couple ar
5
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

No nos dejaron guardar las valijas
Nos obligaron a desayunar a las 8
Fueron pasivo- agresivos

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple us
10
I would enthusiastically recommend this property!
Pros:

Great property in a central location. Staff went out of their way to accommodate anything we asked.

Cons:

No complaints at all.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
H
Haris couple gr
10
Τελεια
Pros:

Παραδοσιακό μέσα στο ιστορικό κεντρο

Cons:

Τίποτε

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple us
9
A great stay in historic Quito
Pros:

In historical district, it is in an old building with lots of murals, the staff were kind, friendly and helpful

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
A
Adam extended_group us
10
Great staff and location!
Pros:

Staff was amazing and the hotel is beautiful. Breakfasts were delicious. Great location in the old town. A few minute walk from the Basicilla and Independence Square.

Cons:

Only note is the room in the front of the hotel did have some street noise from cars.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
J
John extended_group us
10
Just an amazing place to stay, so welcoming, clean and in the heart of the Historic Centre.
Pros:

My stay here was wonderful. The staff was EXCEPTIONAL and very welcoming and helpful. The entire Hotel was spotless, offers a tasty complimentary breakfast, coffee/tea, and drinking water for your daily outings.

It was so comfortable and quiet, a really nice reprieve from a busy day while touring the area.

When I return to Quito, I will look forward to staying here again!

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
R
Ronaldo Miguel couple br
10
Poucos foram os lugares que me hospedei por onde andei, que não tenho o que reclamar.
Pros:

O café o suficiente, localização espetacular, fica bem no meio do centro , perto dos melhores pontos turísticos da cidade. E o melhor de tudo foi o tratamento especial da dona Miriam, a proprietária (muito simpática, amável e prestativa).

Cons:

Não ter ficado mais tempo com eles.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Amit couple ec
5
I can't recommend this place due to the unsafe and unstable neighborhood.
Pros:

A Well-Run B&B in a Terrible Location
The Good:

The owner lives on-site and is hands-on. His wife is NOT pleasant and manages the cooking and front desk.
The cleaning staff (2-3 people) kept the place tidy. The owner wife is not friendly.

Cons:

The Bad (and it's severe):
Guests are not allowed.
Dangerous Location: The downtown area is unsafe due to frequent protests and a high risk of theft.
Constant Unrest: Daily protests lead to a heavy presence of police and military.
Security Lockdowns: The hotel was often locked, limiting access. the hotel is locked after 9 pm so forget about going anywhere afetr 9 pm at night.
No Peace of Mind: Felt threatened by the environment both day and night.

Verdict: Do not stay here. The operational aspects are fine, but the location makes it an unacceptable choice for any traveler. Stay elsewhere.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Marie couple ca
10
We were very happy with our choice.
Pros:

Hotel La Basilica is a lovely boutique hotel right in the heart of the historic district. It is beautifully maintained and furnished, and the rooms are spotless and well appointed. It was also very secure; guests are buzzed in and the doors are locked at night. Note that if you have an early tour, you need to let them know in advance.
The owner Miriam and staff were very friendly and were devoted to our well being. The breakfasts were good with lots of fresh fruit and warm bread. I appreciated the fact that hot water for tea was available all day. There is also a lovely courtyard to spend time in while not in your room.

Cons:

The rooms could be a bit stuffy but that was easily solved by opening a window during the day. On the plus side, the room was perfectly quiet with the windows closed.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
T
travelling couple it
9
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
J
Jan couple au
10
An excellent hotel
Pros:

A beautiful hotel with great owners who went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable!

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
M
Matthew solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

amazing service, tremendous property, great location.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
M
Matthew solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

will come back 100%.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
K
Kathleen couple us
10
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
J
Jared family_with_children mx
10
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
E
Edwards family_with_children us
8
Historic small hotel in great location, can arrange day trips too
Pros:

Overall - I would recommend this hotel if you want to stay in the historic center and are looking for a midrange option. Great location, clean and quiet, lots of historical character, staff pretty helpful, can arrange day trips.

Location - excellent - very near all the main sights in historic center - everything of interest is within a ten minute walk, and if you do need to take an Uber or taxi they were very cheap e.g. $4 for a 15 minute journey.
Rooms - clean, decent size, good bathroom, decent bed, space for luggage, rooms 1 and 2 at the back and on the ground level were very quiet, lots of historical character. The owner said that room 9 is the best in the hotel.
Breakfast - bowl of fresh fruits, small fruit juice (mixed with milk or yoghurt?), choice of two eggs fried, omelette or scrambled and some bread or hard biscotti style biscuits - there are two bread shops within 2 minute walk if you want to get extra yourself - cafe En Dulce was good. Only choice is how you have your eggs. It is served to your table, between 7.30am and 9am.
Hotel - small, family run, lots of historical character. Said to be 250 years old but in decent condition.
Owner - at first impression seems quite a strong personality, but we were there five days with a mix of English and Spanish speakers and the owner was very friendly and helpful to us. We witnessed her being very helpful to several other guests, although she does have to use Google translate when talking with non Spanish speakers but it seemed to work pretty well as we understood both the Spanish and English translations and they seemed generally pretty good.
Day trips - the hotel can arrange private tours for you and your group, probably at similar prices to Viator etc. Mindo and spas at Papallacta are about one and a half to two hours away but very scenic drives on mainly decent quality roads. If you go to Mindo, you can stop at Mitad del Mundo on the way but it did not open until 9.30am when we visited.

Cons:

Breakfast is very simple - some days we went out to get our own fresh bread and bring it back.

We had no issues during our five night stay.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
H
HJ couple us
9
Pros:

The staff was lovely and friendly, room was clean and comfortable, location excellent.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
S
Simone couple za
9
A charming and happy stay in the heart of old town Quito
Pros:

Excellent location in the heart of the historical centre.
Miriam (the owner) was a delight and always ready to assist with making our stay more pleasant and memorable.
The room was spacious, with a decent sized bathroom and small balcony.
Breakfast was simple but sufficient, especially loved the fruit.

Cons:

They could not store our luggage so we had to pay for an extra night, as our flight home was around midnight.

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
J
Juan carlos extended_group co
10
MARAVILLOSA ESTADIA
Pros:

EL HOTEL ES MARAVILLOSO, MIRIAM NOS ATENDIO CON 100% DISPONIBILIDAD , LA ATENCION AMABILIDAD DE TODOS A DESTACAR,,VOLVERE

Cons:

NADA TODO PERFECTO

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Nina couple us
10
Great location close to basilica in the historic district. Good breakfast.
Pros:

Beautiful historic property with small siting rooms. Staff were very helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-16 via Nuitee