Hotels in Ecuador

Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking country in the northwestern part of South America bordering the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by a hot and wet tropical climate, making it a popular tourist destination throughout the year. Popular cities in Ecuador include Atacames, Guataquil, and Salinas. These cities serve as great travel destinations thanks to the wide variety of Ecuador hotels and social amenities. Cheap hotels in Ecuador cities, such as Casa Humboldt Atacames, help save on costs incurred as you travel from one city to another during your stay in Ecuador. The cities in Ecuador are well planned with organised public bus and railway transport systems, so using them is recommended. However, the foreigner-friendly traffic regulations also make it easy to rent a car and drive around as you explore different cities.

Ecuador hosts various attractions, both natural and man-made. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is in itself a popular attraction characterized by well-preserved structures depicting colonial architecture. The well-planned city streets and colourful structures offer amazing sites for photography and learning about the history of the country. Although accessing this city is free for visitors, guided tours attract expenses. Quito is usually densely populated throughout the year due to the favorable climatic conditions of this country. Cotopaxi National Parks is another popular site accessible from the cities of Cuenca and Quito. The national park hosts a wide range of animal and bird species. It is usually open throughout the year and only accessible during the day. Cotopaxi National Park is popular during holidays as many tourists and locals stream in to watch wildlife. Visitors entering the park must pay a small entry fee to the local authorities. Cheap hotels in Ecuador, like the Ramada Hotel, are well located to facilitate easy access to attraction sites.

Ecuador has cities with fantastic nightlife, which serve as a popular destination for party lovers. Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, has an amazing nightlife with popular all-night entertainment centers. Nightclubs such as Las Penas offer a great environment to interact with people and party. The Grand Hotel Guayaquil Ascend Hotel Collection is one of the many hotels in Ecuador with nightlife activities. These hotels have restaurants offering a variety of local meals such as roasted guinea pigs, locally known as cuy. Another city in Ecuador with exciting nightlife is Manta, attributed to its beach setting and yacht parties, among others. Local restaurants in Manta, such as Martinica, offer guests a unique dining experience. Here, you can enjoy well-prepared local meals accompanied by live musical performances.

Ecuador has a rich history and artistic culture displayed in different attraction sites in various cities. Quito hosts the Basilica del Voto Nacional, also known as the Basilica of the National Vow. This is a Roman Catholic church at the heart of the city built between the 19th and 20th centuries. It is also the largest neo-Gothic Basilica in America. Basilica of the National Vow is usually open throughout the year, and visitors don’t have to pay to access it. Guided tours to this basilica attract additional expenditures as you have to pay tour guides. Another historical building in Ecuador, located in Quito, is the Church of la Compania de Jesus. It was built between the 17th and 18th centuries and attracts tourists from all over the world due to its architecture, including its large central nave, which is decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster, and wood carvings. Most of the known art styles from Ecuador are stored in these churches. Staying in conveniently located Ecuador hotels, such as Galeria Man-Ging, makes it easy to tour historical and art sites.

The least expensive month to stay at a hotel in Ecuador is March. On average, it only costs R289 per night in the month of March. Conversely, the most expensive month to visit Ecuador is April.

Our users tend to visit Puerto Misahuallí more often than any other city when travelling to Ecuador.

The average cost per night for a luxury hotel room in Ecuador is R576, 11% higher than the country’s average hotel room. A room in a standard hotel costs R651 per night on average.

If you’re looking for the best deal when visiting Ecuador, consider staying in Cuenca. According to our data, Cuenca is the least expensive city to spend the night in when visiting Ecuador, with an average nightly rate of R140, 78% below the country’s average.

As of February 2025, there are 10 469 operators available to choose from for hotels in Ecuador.

Prices for hotels in Ecuador refresh daily.