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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
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Exterior
Superior Twin Room
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$197
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

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Calle Junin OE1 - 61 y, Juan Jose Flores, Centro Historico, Quito, EC170401
  • Independence Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Basilica of the National Vow
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Classic Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Quito

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums puts you in the heart of Quito, within just a 10-minute stroll of Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and karaoke. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of airport drop-off service. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Quito Historic Center hotel include El Panecillo and Basilica of the National Vow.

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Panecillo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • TelefériQo Base Station - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min walk
  • Chimbacalle Station - 10 min drive
  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hasta la vuelta Señor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Plaza Grande - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dulceria Colonial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Purisima - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lavid - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, a vending machine, and karaoke are also featured at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Quito hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1748
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums offers 18 accommodations with designer toiletries and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. This Quito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1748
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Friend's Hostel Quito
Friend's Quito
Friend's
Friends Quito
Friends Hotel Rooftop
Friends Hotel Rooftop by DOT Tradition
Friends Hotel Rooftop by DOT Collection
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Hotel
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Quito
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Hotel Quito

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Yep, Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums has a covered self car park for USD 20 per night. Covered extended parking costs USD 20 per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

As of 18 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums on 26 Aug 2025 start from NZ$197.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums.

Does Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, chula vista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Very safe. Very clean with a good eye for details.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cara

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea Le

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann, Largo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hot breakfast was excellent. A small fridge was provided me upon request. Filtered water was readily available for the guests to keep in their rooms. The facility was beautifully and meaningfully decorated reflecting Ecuadorian culture. I don't think Expedia should advertise them as having a restaurant. It's misleading,especially if the person who books really wants to have access to a restaurant in their hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the kindness of the staff made this an amazing stay. The hotel was very secure, I felt like I was coming to my home. I received everything that was offered and they went above and beyond to accomodate. The breakfast is a set menu but always delicious, healthy and filling. The view from the rooftop is amazing, loved having breakfast with an amazing view of Quito, el panecillo and the surrounding mountains. The night tour they offer is educational, fun and not very long (my personal preference). Will stay here again, no doubt.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute amazing stay! We were picked up at the airport and dropped off at the front door. The airport greeter (Fernando) and front desk representative (Joel) carried our luggage to our room (on the top floor). There is no lift/elevator so request a lower floor if possible. My name was on the welcome sign and we were given information about the area and tours. I mentioned that I was cold and Joel brought us a space heater. There were additional blankets for our convenience. The beds were comfortable and the double room with two beds was spacious. Yale and Henry were super helpful front desk representatives! They made us feel very welcome and comfortable to ask any questions. The breakfast crew was superb! The food was freshly prepared and appealingly presented. The breakfast area offers astonishing views of the city including the Virgin of El Panecillo. Fresh flowers and greenery add a nice touch to the homey feeling. This historic center hotel is charming and has phenomenal value for your money. No need to keep up with room keys as there are digital keypads. We booked our return to the airport at check in. If ever in Quito again, this will be our only choice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Alberto, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly one of the best stays I had in my travels. I was welcomed with so much love and left very sad that I had to leave my new friends here in this hotel. Some key points what made my stay awesome, the daily breakfast from the “welcome breakfast” to the “box-lunch” breakfast as if I had a tour at 6am they made sure I left with a very well prep breakfast. The kitchen staff beyond awesome and delicious meals. The front desk made sure I had all the information I needed and booked 3 amazing tours for me, Otavalo, Baños & Cotopaxi. I’m in a noisy NY but sleeping at this location was very peaceful/comfortable. They allowed me to keep my bags at the location even after checkout because I had a very late flight. To everyone at the hotel thank you so much, I’m very grateful for my stay and I’ll definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and they had no problem catering to my gluten free allergy. I took the walking tour and it was really good!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel. It is nearly new, great breakfasts, quiet and attractive inside and out. They communicated with me quickly and clearly when I had questions before my visit. What I liked best was the camaraderie of the team. They act like a close family. Yale really stands out. Great English, always happy to help. She went above and beyond to get my new phone setup when my old one was pickpocketed. Thanks everyone! Be careful! Old town feels very safe, even at night. But the pickpockets are very skilled.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem in Quito

This quaint little hotel is charming, easy walking in the historic district, and staff are war and friendly and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Olfary, West Orange

Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was clean and is centrally located in the historical area of quito - not safe once the sun comes down. A HUGE disappointment. Also, don't be fouled by the “free shuttle offering” to the airport is total lie!. Is a false advertisement. If you reserve one night only, they will turn it around saying that you have to stay a minimum of 2 nights in order to obtain it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a perfect location at the edge of historical center of Quito and is located at dead end street ... so no noise from cars . View from the restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such helpful staff, great location and had a generator which was very helpful when the power was off. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly the room was amazing!! We stayed in a beautifully decorated three room suite for a wildly reasonable price. My only regret is I was running around so much, I didn’t spend much time in the room! I stayed with a friend but this would be a great stay for a romantic getaway. The location was quiet but close to everything. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip

Fantastic hotel - small, quiet and really well managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio y amable, limpias las habitaciones, ubicación estratégica.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In addition to the efficient friendly service at the reception desk, I also want to thank Ethel for the informative excellent walking tour of the Old City. You can arrange this tour with the front desk or respond to the text and book it via text. The breakfast was fabulous, cooked to order as opposed to a buffet. The view as you consume your breakfast is spectacular!!!. All in all it was a lovely 4 days. C.Buie
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building itself, the age, the wood floors, the wooden staircases, the roof top breakfast area which has an amazing view and whilst the building is historically charming the bathrooms are modern. The check in was excellent. Efficient, informative and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at Friends very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023