What's it like in Carcelén?

Travellers to the Carcelén neighbourhood in Quito will be sure to enjoy their stay.

Where is the best place to stay in Carcelén?

Based on our traveller data, Adulam is one of the top choices for your stay in Carcelén. This guest house offers a restaurant and a rooftop terrace.

How many hotels are there in the Carcelén area?

Book one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodation options in Carcelén and start exploring everything Quito has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carcelén, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Carcelén.

What is there to do around this Quito neighbourhood?

Places you might want to visit in the area around Carcelén include Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado and Museo de Arte Fray Pedro Bedon. Make a stop at Embassy of the United States and Quicentro Shopping while you're sightseeing around the area.

Top 10 Carcelén Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Carcelén

1 bedroom, down duvets, individually decorated, free WiFi

1 Jul - 2 Jul

"The hotel is wonderful, very modern and close to restaurants. "

18 Jul - 19 Jul

"Very nice staff and very close to restaurants."

27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Excellent hotel !! "

Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

"Great place to stay "

16 Jul - 17 Jul

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

"Excellent option in the north part of town"

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

"The breakfast "

9 Jul - 10 Jul

"The hosts are so sweet. Breakfast is very good they will cook eggs and bacon fresh for you. The rooms are very clean with fresh flowers a lovely touch. There is a small bar where you can have nightcap. The area around has lots of restaurants and bars. The square seems a little sketchy but we had no problems and felt very safe. We would recommend a stay at this hotel."

2 Jul - 3 Jul

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

"Lovely hotel with great service in a very convenient location in old town "

1 Jul - 2 Jul

"The staff was great. "

"The staff was friendly. "

1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

"Good location. Friendly staff"

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Wonderful location, friendly staff, comfortable beds, excellent dinner buffet! "

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"It was OK"

1 Jul - 2 Jul

"Staff was helpful. Room was nice. Filtered water was convenient."

2 Jul - 3 Jul

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

"It was great for everything "

1 Jul - 2 Jul

"Basic place to stay, nothing fancy."

"Great price...close to the airport...wife stayed there and loved it...clean...comfortable bed and pillows."

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Great staff. Clean rooms. Helpful front desk. "

19 Jul - 20 Jul

3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

"Great location, friendly staff and great dining options "

4 Jul - 5 Jul

Where to stay in Carcelén

Find the best Carcelén areas for the activities you enjoy most.

La Merced Church which includes a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Quito Historic Center

Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

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La Carolina

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers choose La Carolina for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station and check out top sights like El Jardin Mall.

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Quito which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

Centro Histórico

While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.

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Itchimbia

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While you're in Itchimbia, take in top sights like General Rumiñahui Coliseum or House of Ecuadorian Culture, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.

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