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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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Food and drink
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Reception
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$253
19 Jan - 20 Jan

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exclusive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Exclusive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Heating
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Classic Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • St. Francis Catholic Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • El Panecillo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dulceria Colonial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Pretil - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hasta la vuelta Señor - ‬5 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-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. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Quito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a bath. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

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:

  • Service fee: 10 per cent
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Spa fee: USD 30 per day

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. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Covered extended parking costs USD 20 per night.

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

As of 12 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums on 19 Jan 2026 start from NZ$230.22, 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 comfy beds 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 113 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

FELIX, SANTIAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, staff very professional and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRINIDAD

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

Nice place and nice people!

Clean rooms, nice staff, good breakfast! On our second visit we were given an upgrade. Will likely stay here again! Nice place and nice people and great central location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRINIDAD

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

Cute boutique hotel!

This is a cute boutique hotel. We stayed here for one night and were happy with it. We are leaving for Galapagos but returning to this hotel for a few more nights when we return to Quito.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhodora

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an inexpensive hostel, great value for the price, that is in the middle of the Old Town section of Quito. Short walk from everything you want to see. Safe. Tons of dining options. Very good breakfast each day. Super friendly, helpful staff! Yale took care of us. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Jupiter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graciela

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

Quito historic center hotel

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. They will help setup transportation/excursions within Quito and surrounding areas. The breakfast was made fresh each morning and always included eggs, fruit, juice, coffee, and bread. The only downside is that airport transport is not included unless you book a specific number of days with the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique property, lots of charm. It says there’s a deli there or something. They sell drinks and some chips at the front but I think that’s it. When I checked in Yale was fantastic, sweet kind, and very helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Welcoming and helpful staff

The staff was so friendly and welcoming! They gave us great suggestions and personalized our breakfast. We felt very welcome and safe at this cute location close to the historic center!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

deidre

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we were pampered with personalized care. The staff was exceptional at making us feel welcomed and thoughtfully & attentively responding all of our requests and questions. We enjoyed extraordinary meals & wonderful walks with breath taking views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Helene, San Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful. The location is very good, near central plaza. The building is well renovated, colonial style, very beautiful but too much stairs for people over 75 and in Quito (2800m) it is difficult to breathe. The breakfast was very good but in the 3rd floor, beautiful view but more stairs!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! A 275 year old colonial building. Get ready to climb some stairs! Everyone is nice. Free breakfast is delicious. Great value for price. Cozy bed. Perfect location right by old town. Yay!
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Friends Hotel and Rooftop was everything we love about a hotel. The staff were all friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived until the day we departed. Each morning, a delicious, and ever changing, breakfast exceeded our expectations. We took a smaller room on an upper floor that had a view of the Panecillo and the location was convenient for walking throughout the Centro Histórico. Our first choice on any visit to Quito.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice area, decent staff, good breakfast, a little expensive. uber cannot find address
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so welcoming from the minute we walked in. Easy taxi service, personable staff, delicious breakfast. We had an early tour to catch and they opened the breakfast early for us. Very clean room, hot shower. Lots of restaurants around and a 3 minute walk to Quito’s historic centre.
Amazing breakfast!!
Breakfast room with a view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, right in the heart of historic Quito. The room was extremely clean, and the staff was amazing. Only downside was it got quite noisy at night (outside traffic), but it is to be expected with such a centrally-located place. Overall, we were quite pleased with this hotel, and would definately stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexey

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True gem on every front. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is absolutely awesome and exceeded our expectations! The service was outstanding, and we truly appreciated the excellent communication support with translators — it made our stay as deaf guests so much easier and more enjoyable. The rooftop offers a stunning view, and the breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Friends Hotel & Rooftop were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I was interested in exploring Quito and the sights around the city. They knew about the historic places and how to get there. They knew about the stores I needed to go to to pick up things I needed while traveling. The hotel is only a couple of blocks away from the Unesco Plaza Grande, which is at the heart of the historic center of Quito. I enjoyed walking there to see the famous cathedrals and to try out the restaurants and shops. Their free breakfasts were so delicious! They prepared them according to what you wanted and always with the freshest ingredients. Their coffee was to die for! I stayed at this fabulous hotel from April 28th to May 2nd, 2025 before I traveled to Guayaquil to meet the Sierra Club for our trip to the Galápagos Islands.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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