Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Hotels
9.6 (2810 reviews)
Junin Street Oe1-61 y Gral. Juan Jose Flores St , Quito , ec

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Stairs can be a challenge
Some noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Exceptional service with helpful and friendly staff mentioned across multiple reviews.
Location
9.9
Great location, with easy access to central attractions.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms were comfortable, though some were small and with noise issues.
Amenities
9.1
Standard amenities provided, though no lift noted.
Value for Money
9.7
Good value based on positive feedback on the pricing.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast received high praise for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.7
Overall stay was enjoyable with mostly positive feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 05:53

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in the Heart of Quito

Convenient Amenities: Friends Hotel & Rooftop, located just steps away from Bolivar Theatre, offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the convenience of private parking and a shared lounge during their stay.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at the hotel features a wardrobe, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and some even include a kitchen with a fridge. The perfect retreat after a day of exploring the city.

Exciting Experiences: Explore Quito's attractions with ease, as popular landmarks like Sucre Theatre and Colonial Art Museum are nearby. Additionally, guests can indulge in cycling adventures and even rent bikes from the hotel to roam around the city effortlessly.

Book your stay at Friends Hotel & Rooftop for a memorable experience in Quito!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 2810 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 10
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 9.7
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Marco solo_traveller be
10
outstqnding
Pros:

Perfect location, very friendly staff, comfortable and clean rooms, excellent breakfast

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Amber Rhea solo_traveller us
10
Amazing place
Pros:

We loved our stay here, they made everything so easy even when we had problems with our flights. The breakfast was amazing and the view from it can't be beat! We definitely will be back and recommend this hotel so much. Room was beautiful and the bed was amazing! 10/10 recommend!

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
K
Kunihiko solo_traveller us
10
Fantastic experience in Quito
Pros:

Amazing view from rooftop restaurant

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Stan solo_traveller us
10
Great location, Friendly staff, Wonderful breakfast!
Pros:

Stayed at Friends Hotel for two nights, a very enjoyable experience! The staff are so friendly and accommodating and really enjoyed the fresh breakfast with a great view! Easy walking distance to Old Town sights. Large bottle of water included in room.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Kamila family_with_children pl
9
The stay was nice, comfortable, with recommendations on different level and great hospitality.
Pros:

This hotel is about people. Each and evey person was engaged and did everything so you feel cared and comfortable. They were kind and helpful. We had some problems and they helped us to solve each and every smal thing. Even they didnt have to do it. Breakfasts were wonderfully prepared, with good coffee, fruits, different local flavours. Each day was different food. Some hotels could learn from them what it means to take care about your guests and what hospitality means.

Cons:

Sometimes you could hear noises that could wake you up. We went to bed early so that was the problem only for us. Those who like long evening party it is not the problem. 🙂

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
Perfect place to stay in Quito
Pros:

Fantastic location close to everything in the historic centre.
Staff were super friendly and helpful (they even organised to have our laundry done as soon as we arrived, ready before 9 the next day).
Breakfast was great and they catered for vegans.
We were given advice on where to go and what to see.
The place had a lovely upstairs dining area with a view and lots of other areas to chill out.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Grainne solo_traveller ie
10
Best Hotel in Quito
Pros:

Everything here was amazing, from initial communication to leaving early in the morning with a lovely gift from the hotel. The staff are so lovely friendly and helpful. They organised our trip for us and it was an amazing experience. The rooms were beautiful and spotlessly clean, the beds were very comfortable we slept very well.
If we return to Quito we will definitely stay here again.
Best hotel in Quito

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Great location if you're looking to stay in the historic centre of Quito.
Wonderful helpful staff.
Several good tours to choose from.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Carola couple fr
10
Always again😁
Pros:

Great breakfast on rooftop!
Very friendly and enormously helpful and caring staff. Personal welcome. Good advice. Well located close to colonial Center.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
O
Oksana couple us
10
Pros:

Great location, super helpful and friendly staff!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Janet couple gb
9
Fab place to stay
Pros:

Fab location, friendly and informative team, great roof terrace as nd breakfast and spacious comfy room

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Ying solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

地理位置非常好。员工热情友好。早餐很美味。会推荐给朋友。

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
H
Herve couple fr
9
Pros:

Accueil , vue , emplacement , petit déjeuner

Cons:

Literie

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
J
Joy solo_traveller us
10
Highly recommend!
Pros:

Location, comfort, cleanliness, welcoming staff. Breakfast was delicious. Javier was great at check in, Yale very helpful in booking a tour, and Joel made my checkout easy.

Cons:

Can't think of a thing,

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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RENEE couple us
10
Pros:

Great location, super nice and attentive staff, great breakfast!

Cons:

All was good.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
C
Carousel solo_traveller ch
10
Exceptional Experience in Friends Hotel & Rooftop
Pros:

When I came to this hotel, I felt very welcome, they wrote my name on the board to welcome me. I was first worried as it has no AC because it's hot on the day, but, indeed, you don’t need it as it’s cool in the evening and I slept very well every night!😁 All the staff were very friendly, helpful and kind. I have to mention the Hotel Receptionist, whose name is Yale, who always helps me and gives me recommendations for what to do in Quito during my only 3-day stay, and indeed I experienced and saw most of the attractions. The Hotel itself is in a historic area and is within walking distance of many historic sites. There is a restaurant 1 min walk from the Hotel that I also would like to recommend if you want to eat traditional Ecuadorian foods. You can also arrange with them airport transport which is also at a reasonable price shout out to Fernando and his brother who drove me safely to my destination. My stay in this Hotel is beyond my expectations and I will definitely come back and I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting QUITO

Cons:

the Hotel feels Nostalgic and warmth

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Claudio extended_group ch
9
Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal
Pros:

Sehr gut

Cons:

-

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Julian solo_traveller ch
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Aniko family_with_children hu
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Douglas Lowe solo_traveller us
10
Fantastic central location, welcoming staff, and an amazing top-floor breakfast that made our stay t
Pros:

Location is super close to everything you'll want to access eliminating the need for planning or paying for a ride. Rooms are as described in the photos. Staff were always available and welcoming. The breakfast on the top floor is worth a lot and the kitchen staff go out of their way to make it a memorable experience.

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-07-12 via Nuitee