Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
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Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$101
$101 nightly
$101 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22

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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.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Exclusive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 650 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds

Classic Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Quito

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums is centrally located in Quito, a 3-minute walk from Independence Square and 5 minutes by foot from Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Basilica of the National Vow and 1.2 mi (2 km) from El Panecillo.

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carondelet Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Panecillo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hasta la vuelta Señor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lavid - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Modelo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Pretil - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Espumillas De La Michelena - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums offers 18 accommodations with designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Quito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually furnished guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as karaoke and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self 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 washroom
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 person per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't praise the staff enough, they, particularly Yale, went beyond the call of duty to assist us. Although, there are some stairs up to the rooms, help was available to carry our bags. The room was clean and tidy. I wish we could have spent a couple more nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What REALLY stood out was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Yale, in particular went out of her way to ensure a great stay. The room was very clean, but for older or disabled folks, caution there are stairs, but there may be rooms on the ground floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne, Barrhead

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are excellent. Super helpful and friendly. Location is great and staff give great recommendations for activities and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foo, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NYE celebration wss sterling
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was excellent! From check in to check out, all staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne, Barrhead

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irmgard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome!!!! Best Boutique Hotel I stayed in a long time, quaint and efficient. Highly recommend! The breakfast was excellent and service was personalized. Reception staff helped gladly with toyr recommenadions and irganization. For me this place was maybe not a luxurious 5 star, but it certainly felt like 5 star treatment. Thanks everybody 🙏 you made my stay in Quito memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yousef

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and very helpful Breakfast was phenomenal Kitchen staff very friendly and understanding
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan sheko

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property is ideal and walkable to everything you need or want to see in Old Town Quito. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. The breakfast on the rooftop is different each day which is an added benefit. Staff are extremely helpful and well organized. We recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the breakfast was top notch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mauro A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a really comfortable size, styled beautifully. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and the breakfast offered was great. They even give you a generous breakfast box for the early morning excursions we had. Overall, highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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