Guayaquil

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Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Guayaquil
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Where to stay in Guayaquil

By the riverside

Downtown Guayaquil

Travelers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Centennial Park and Malecon 2000 while you're in town.

Downtown 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
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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.

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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.

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Garzota

4/5(4 area reviews)

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Garzota. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol, a few notable attractions nearby.

Garzota
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 AED 367 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 367
AED 413 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Son los mejores en todo Gracias"

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Oro Verde Guayaquil
5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno, Guayaquil, Guayas
The price is AED 323 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 323
AED 365 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very professional staff. They make you feel welcomed to their hotel. One of the best hotels in Guayaquil. The breakfast bar is outstanding."

Reviewed on 12 February 2025

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto, Intl. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, Guayaquil, Guayas
Fully refundable
The price is AED 309 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
AED 309
AED 349 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient for the airport and restaurants by the river. 10 minutes away"

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport, an IHG Hotel
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.
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
"No hot water"

Reviewed on 31 January 2025

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
NCG Comegua 4
NCG Comegua 4
3 out of 5
Av. Antonio Parra Urb Comegua Villa 5, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Popular attractions Guayaquil Historic Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"The neighborhood itself was a little rough and walking around required heighten awareness. The property was very secure. There were four doors and four keys to get it to the apartment. Three of them were iron security doors. Orlando was very accommodating and friendly and the little watch dog, I ..."

Reviewed on 28 November 2024

NCG Comegua 4
Airbnb Urbanor
Airbnb Urbanor
4 out of 5
Avenida 27 no y calle 15 b no, Esquinera, Guayaquil, Guayas
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions City Mall and Guayaquil ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"The peoperty itself was new and comfortable but the location was not in the section of odessa as advertized. The women who showed the apartment seemed put out and disinterested. When I asked about secure parking she pointed up the hill. It was too much effort for her to show me how to use this seperate ..."

Reviewed on 2 March 2023

Airbnb Urbanor
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