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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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Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Superior Twin Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Heating
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Studio Suite

Down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Classic Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Living room
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 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 free 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • El Panecillo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • TelefériQo - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

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

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 free shuttle from the hotel to the airport is free (available 24 hours). 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-in
  • 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. Beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. This Quito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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 free airport drop-off shuttle on request
  • Covered 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

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:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 20 per night

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. Covered extended parking costs USD 20 per night.

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

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Hotel & Rooftop - Historic Center & Museums on 13 Apr 2025 start from NZ$148.26, 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 rainfall showerheads 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?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such helpful staff, great location and had a generator which was very helpful when the power was off. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business trip
Fantastic hotel - small, quiet and really well managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio y amable, limpias las habitaciones, ubicación estratégica.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In addition to the efficient friendly service at the reception desk, I also want to thank Ethel for the informative excellent walking tour of the Old City. You can arrange this tour with the front desk or respond to the text and book it via text. The breakfast was fabulous, cooked to order as opposed to a buffet. The view as you consume your breakfast is spectacular!!!. All in all it was a lovely 4 days. C.Buie
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building itself, the age, the wood floors, the wooden staircases, the roof top breakfast area which has an amazing view and whilst the building is historically charming the bathrooms are modern. The check in was excellent. Efficient, informative and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at Friends very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary, San Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and attractive room. Access a bit challenging for anyone with mobility issues because of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommend
Front desk was very helpful in planning pickup and drop off for airport. Packed us a light breakfast for our plane trip as we left very early in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment at the hotel was extremely welcoming, the service was great and the room was well equipped and clean. I particularly enjoyed the walking tour with Santiago, who was very thorough with his explanations and showed us the best of Quito’s beautiful historical town! Even though I was traveling solo, I never felt alone because of the staff. I would definitely recommend this place to any travellers looking for a more personal and traditional trip in Quito!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yale at the front desk was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very professional and courteous. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, very walkable. The rooftop view is great and so was the breakfast. Staff was very helpful and arranged airport pickup and transport to Banos.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent. Beyond what is expected. Room was tired - safe and television didn't work and there were exposed electrical wires in the bathroom. Breakfast and view from the rooftop was excellent. Location is good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarahi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was awesome!!!! Room was nice, clean, spacious!! Lizardo, the front desk agent was amazing!!!! Helped us all the time and with all questions and recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had trouble with bathroom shower & toilet but staff moved us. Booked taxi for airport but were given shared van without telling us..would have preferred our own taxi despite slightly higher cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hostel
Good location, friendly staff, good price. The problem was the noise people cook
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They lost our reservation but that was solved within few minutes. Everything else was really good! Friendly and responsive. Amazing location for being in center of Quito.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
My stay at Friends was made very nice , thank you to Erica at the check in desk. She was always willing to help with any questions or requests and went the extra mile. Friends was a lovely place to stay but make sure you are good at stairs;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denitsa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, clean, great staff
We arrived very early in the morning from a long bus ride. Unfortunately, we couldn’t check in early but the staff let us sleep on the couches in the common area which was a blessing. The places is very nice, with friendly staff and nice decorations. We liked our breakfast and enjoyed the view from the rooftop. We were quite surprised that the rooftop was with side windows as we were hoping to be able to smoke there (heavy smokers here). Unfortunately, there was absolutely no place were we could have smoked on the premises and that was one of the reasons we booked this hotel as we hope there is an open rooftop terrace. Anyways, our room was small but nice with hot water. The windows were not really soundproof so you can hear everything on the nearby streets. They organize free walking tours every day at 10 which is great. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice small hotel great for young people. Youthful environment. Beautiful terrace. Kitchen facilities available. Tours on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019