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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Independence Square

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At Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quicentro Sur Mall. Free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: San Francisco Station is 6 minutes away.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is CNY836
CNY961 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27

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1 bedroom, down comforters, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, down comforters, 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 comforters, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Classic Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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 linens
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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 neighborhood

Map
Calle Junin OE1 - 61 y, Juan Jose Flores, Centro Historico, Quito, EC170401

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

  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 64 min drive
  • Universidad Central Station - 11 min drive
  • Tambillo Station - 22 min drive
  • Chimbacalle Station - 27 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 6 min walk
  • La Alameda Station - 21 min walk
  • El Ejido Station - 29 min walk
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪Hasta la vuelta Señor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vista hermosa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lavid - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪San Ignacio Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Sanduches De La Plaza Grande - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums

At Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quicentro Sur Mall. Free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: San Francisco Station is 6 minutes away.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive smart lock details

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 20 per night)
    • Covered onsite extended parking (USD 20 per night)
    • Onsite garage

Transfers

    • Airport drop off on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Karaoke

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1748
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Mobile key entry
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 20 per night
  • Covered extended parking costs USD 20 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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
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Frequently asked questions

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

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 20 per night. Extended parking costs USD 20 per night.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is USD 35 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Independence Square (3-min walk) and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito (5-min walk), along with El Panecillo (12-min walk) and Basilica of the National Vow (0.9 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums like?

Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums is in Quito Historic Center, a short 6-minute walk from San Francisco Station and 3 minutes' walk from Independence Square.

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Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious, freshly prepared, and offered a variety of options, often with a view of the city. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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.
deidre, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay. Very safe. Very clean with a good eye for details.
Alexander, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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!!
Marie-Helene, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Matthew, 17-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Taya, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

nice area, decent staff, good breakfast, a little expensive. uber cannot find address
craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Steven, 15-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Anita, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

True gem on every front. Highly recommend.
Jacki, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I would definitely stay again
Janelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
james, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Cristine, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Business trip

Fantastic hotel - small, quiet and really well managed.
C, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Carol Ann, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Sheila, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Ted, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed my stay at Friends very much.
Jeff, 8-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Chelsea, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Lance, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil location in the city center with a super friendly and helpful staff. They servered a wonderful breakfast on 3rd floor which we enjoyed all while taking in a beautiful view of the city and mountains! We will definitely recommend as great place to stay.
Greg, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Yale at the front desk was wonderful.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice, clean place to stay in Quito. The staff is very helpful, and we found the room to be clean and without too much noise in the night. The front desk is happy to help guide you. The breakfast is tasty!
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for first timers who have no plan in mind

The receptionist Yale is extremely helpful with getting your trip sorted and has any 'must see' for you figured out. Never have been in such good hands in a foreign country. An absolute YES if you want to spend an unforgettable time without having everything planned and scheduled beforehand. And yes, the hotel has a good standard, too :-)
Marie-Ann, 1-night trip