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About this property

Historic Setting: San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse in Quito is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a lounge, public bath, and 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and dining areas. Family rooms and a kitchenette cater to various needs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local and Latin American cuisines, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Prime Location: Located 38 km from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, the guesthouse is near attractions such as Sucre Theatre and Colonial Art Museum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Quito, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United States United States
    The final room was spacious and airy with an excellent city and mountain view. I suggest the large mountain view suite at the far back right side of the building. The breakfast was large, varied and of high quality. The staff was always ready to...
  • Sheena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property in the heart of the old town. Friendly and helpful hosts. Would definitely stay again!
  • Sergei
    Estonia Estonia
    Value for money, very friendly owner. Huge flat about 60m2. The kitchen with all you need. Great view right from bedroom to the city and main hill.
  • Jakub
    Poland Poland
    We really enjoyed our stay at the cultural & guest house. Very good location, quiet with comfortable bed and pillows. The room was as advertised, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really nice. The facility also offered...
  • Laura
    Canada Canada
    Excellent breakfast. Convenient location. Friendly, helpful host. Not all rooms have windows but there is one very big room (apartment size) with large windows.
  • Giulia
    Italy Italy
    Nice guesthouse, close to the historical city center. Hot water and wi fii worked properly
  • Ghafour
    France France
    Wonderful place and vert nice managers. Don't hesitate
  • Juan
    Bolivia Bolivia
    Good location close to the old town. It is a nice old house located in a quiet neighborhood. Pretty quiet place, fair price and basic facilities. The kindness of the owners is remarkable.
  • Marieke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Ameron was really friendly and was happy to give us some tips for our time in Quito! The house is really beautiful.
  • Joyce
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The room was very big. The owner of the place was very lovely and made us a delicious breakfast. She looked out for us and was always willing to help.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Amador Ron

Company review score: 9.4Based on 206 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Nice to meet you, my name is Amador and I will be your host in Quito. Like you, I like to travel and get to know the culture that is manifested in every corner of the world, this is how San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse emerged. Your visit, anecdotes and learning, hand in hand with a familiar and welcoming environment are the experience we want to have with you. We will wait for you.

Property information

Have an encounter with history and experimentation in a heritage house of around 200 years old located in the emblematic neighborhood ¨San Marcos¨, in the largest and best preserved Historic Center in Latin America. Which was declared on September 18, 1978 by UNESCO as the First Cultural Heritage of Humanity. We are a Guest House, family and artistic residence in which we promote family and urban agriculture.

Neighbourhood information

Start your trip in the middle of the world and learn about the art, culture and history of Quito and the main attractions of Ecuador.

Language spoken

Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Junin Coffe
    • Cuisine
      Local • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

House rules

San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.