Guayaquil

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Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
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Where to stay in Guayaquil

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Ecuador

Though Ecuador might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur.

Ecuador
By the riverside

Downtown Guayaquil

Travelers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.

Downtown Guayaquil
With more than 400 years old, Las Peñas was the first neighborhood of Guayaquil, which took its name from the cliffs and limestone rocks that formed the Hill back then when the Spanish settled in the XV century. In 1982 the neighborhood was declared Cultural Heritage of Ecuador.

Puerto Santa Ana

Well-liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Santa Ana Hill and La Perla while you're exploring Puerto Santa Ana and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Puerto Santa Ana
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Kennedy

4/5(48 area reviews)

Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or World Trade Center while you're exploring the area.

Kennedy
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Urdesa

4/5(6 area reviews)

Urdesa is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to World Trade Center or San Marino Mall.

Urdesa
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Simón Bolívar

If you're spending some time in Simón Bolívar, Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol are top sights worth seeing.

Simón Bolívar
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
4.5 out of 5
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N, Ciudad del Rio - Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is SAR 458 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
SAR 458
SAR 513 total
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Muy serviciales y respetuosos, comida 10/10. Valió cada centavo"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto, Intl. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, Guayaquil, Guayas
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 296 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 296
SAR 335 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, food is great"

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Oro Verde Guayaquil
5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is SAR 345 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
SAR 345
SAR 389 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"This is an excellent stay, we had a quick layover and the hotel was nice and clean. Also provided free airport shuttle. Staff was so friendly, my brother forgot his phone in the room and they were great about looking for it and even came to the airport to drop it off for us."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Suitesecu Guayaquil
Suitesecu Guayaquil
4.5 out of 5
Av. Dr. Camilo Nevárez Vásquez, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mall del Sol Shopping ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"It was quiet"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Suitesecu Guayaquil
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
3.5 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"The property is close to the Malecon and airport. The shades and windows were dirty. It looked a bit drab inside."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
3 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Edificios Riverfront, Bellini, junto al hotel Wyndham., Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
"Agradable experiencia! Buena comunicación"

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Guayaquil

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
141
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
150
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
75
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
8
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I love the city unfortunately I don't feel safe due to high crime.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Guayaquil such a great city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The transportation was a little confusing to understand, I had to ask a lot of strangers for help, which I can because I speak Spanish, but it would be difficult for someone who doesn’t speak the language.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Although GYE has gotten to be a big city and still growing, the lack of cleanliness is evident.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Concrete concrete everywhere ... lack of green areas or “historic old town” feeling disturbing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Gladly recommended