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Hotel El Relicario del Carmen

Property class: 3
3-star hotel in Quito Historic Center

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Venezuela 1041 y Olmedo, Quito, Pichincha, 170150
  • Place, Independence Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica of the National Vow
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Quito

City center stay.With a stay at this Quito Historic Center hotel, you'll be steps from Church of San Agustin and Independence Square. Plaza Grande and Carondelet Palace are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carondelet Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilica of the National Vow - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza de San Francisco - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 7 min walk
  • Universidad Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hasta la vuelta Señor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lavid - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vista hermosa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Carlota - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Govinda Restaurante Vegetariano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Relicario del Carmen

3-star hotel in Quito Historic Center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and limo/town car service. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Relicario del Carmen. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Quito hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1705
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Relicario del Carmen offers 18 accommodations with minibars and safes. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Quito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Relicario del Carmen

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 49.50
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel El Relicario del Carmen to the airport?

Hotel El Relicario del Carmen is 23.6 mi (67-min drive) away from the Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Relicario del Carmen?

As of Aug 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Relicario del Carmen on Aug 18, 2026 start from $93, 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.

Does Hotel El Relicario del Carmen have an airport shuttle?

Hotel El Relicario del Carmen offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 30.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel El Relicario del Carmen offer free breakfast?

Hotel El Relicario del Carmen offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel El Relicario del Carmen?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Relicario del Carmen?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel El Relicario del Carmen?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel El Relicario del Carmen have a pool?

Hotel El Relicario del Carmen does not have a pool.

Does Hotel El Relicario del Carmen have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel El Relicario del Carmen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel El Relicario del Carmen to downtown Quito?

Hotel El Relicario del Carmen is 0.1 mi away from Quito.

Hotel El Relicario del Carmen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very charming hotel, conveniently located so that you can walk to the major sites in the center of the city. Staff very helpful and complementary breakfast very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Valentines getaway

We had a last minute getaway valentines trip with my girlfriend. This hotel was truly amazing and way better than we expected. It was like walking into a museum. The breakfast was absolutely delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Very nice hotel close to Plaza Grande. Quiet, comfortable, extremely nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, interesting and quirky hotel, shower a bit iffy and hard bed, but apart from that very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Stay here if you can. Gorgeous place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Rooms are very very small, especially bathrooms.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to old city

This hotel exceeded our expectations, especially given price. Location was perfect for viewing old city; about a block away From Plaza Grande. Staff was extremely attentive; could not have been nicer. Breakfasts were more than adequate. Terrific stay for a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique hotel formerly a private residen

This hotel is located in the old town of Quito close to many important sites.It was formerly a private residence dating back to the 19thc and is decorated to capture the feel of that era. Most everyone of the staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a gem of a boutique hotel, hidden behind a nondescript street front in the center of Quito historical district. I'm amazed that it is not more often frequented (there were relatively few visitors during my July trip). The hotel is located near the center of the historical center, national theater, churches an basilicas--all perhaps 5 minutes walk. My room was completely quiet, comfortably heated, with very comfortable bed. Everything was immaculately clean and WiFi was reliable if occasionally a little slow. The interior is decorated in a rich combination of paintings and lovely wood paneling and colonial style furniture. It really is stunning. Breakfast (free) was made to order and served on tables laid out with linen and fresh roses, by a uniformed waiter in white gloves. The staff were consistently smiling, eager to help. Dinner at the hotel is expensive ($27) and I chose to eat at several of the excellent restaurants in the area (also quite expensive, but more variety). In general, be aware that restaurants and cafes that are listed in Lonely Planet, Travel Advisor, and the like are likely to have somewhat inflated prices, and are significantly more expensive that areas outside the historic district or in Cuenca, for example.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

jorge alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel céntrico y cómodo

Buena opción para familias que les gusta caminar
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed staying at the charming El Relicario de Carmen during our short stay in Quito. Lovely room with wood floors and ceiling and fabulous view. The bathroom was small but we managed. Staff were very helpful. Nice breakfast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem in the heart of Old Quito.

A terrific hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in the historic centre.

This hotel is just two blocks from Plaza Grande so you are right in the centre for sightseeing and restaurants. You can walk to most of the main sites of Quito. The staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was cooked to order with fresh fruit juice, good freshly made coffee, pastries, fruit and yogurt. The only slight problem was the church bells which ring at 06.45 every morning except Sunday. It was not a problem for us as due to time differences we were waking early. I would most certainly recommend this hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Fdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Para visitar el centro histórico de Quito

El hotel ubicado en el centro histórico de Quito ofrece la oportunidad de tenter las atracciones turísticas de Quito a metros de distancia. A pesar de esta ubicado en el centro, las habitaciones son muy silenciosas. El desayuno con alimentos orgánicos es preparado al momento. El personal muy atento y amable. La mejor opción en la visita a Quito
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean small hotel in old town Quito

We arrived at the unprepossessing front of the hotel at 1145 pm, without seeing the hotel's sign on the wall overhead. A nice young man, with adequate English, answered the bell and opened the blue door. We immediately felt welcomed, registration at a table was swift, and we were in bed very shortly after midnight, in a small but very clean room. (No elevators, but staff will carry your bag up the stairs.) In the morning, breakfast was nicely served and more than adequate to fuel us. In the daylight, we saw the interesting public spaces in the converted old house. The hotel kept our bags after we checked out, until we departed for the Andean highlands. The day-staff had excellent English and were a good source of tips for where to wander in the city. All in all, we enjoyed the hotel a lot, and only the size of the room keeps it from being given five stars.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

This was a beautiful hotel we only stayed one night, myself and daughter age 20. It was an easy walk to the basilica and to the presidential plaza. This hotel was amazingly quiet inside- we had a window to the street but did not hear any cars at all. We had a nice lounge outside our room with a few comfortable chairs. Wifi did not work either in our lounge or room. It worked well downstairs and up on the fourth floor, where there was a great roof top view. The Centro historico is very quiet at night, but we did go to calle La Rhonda by taxi. Breakfast was great- eggs, toast, croissants, juice, coffee, yogurt-missing only some great tropical fruit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfectly located, staffed, plenty of charm.

This is the most charming hotel I can recall in years. Superbly located in Quito's historic district, this little hotel is staffed with uniformly friendly, helpful, efficient staff. Breakfasts are fine. Decor is filled with lovely period pieces. Unfortunately, like most 1705 buildings, it has no elevator, so the stairs can be a problem until you get used to Quito's 9,350-foot altitude. But we would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location to explore downtown Quito.

We stayed there between landing in Quito and heading out to Kapawi Lodge. Service was good and breakfast was great. A nice quiet place to relax with perfect access to the Plaza independence and La Ronda. Just a little difficult for our taxi driver to find the first night. It does not have a big sign
Verified review

8/10 Good

J C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities