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Hotel El Relicario del Carmen

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You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground at Hotel El Relicario del Carmen. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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A traditional wooden bed with a red and white patterned bedspread, a white pillow, and a white blanket. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a small mirror, and a bottle of water on the wall. The room has wooden flooring and a patterned rug.

Single Room

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a telephone on one of the tables.

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two wooden beds with floral bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden chair, and a patterned rug.

Triple Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two paintings on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Quito, Hotel El Relicario del Carmen is in the city center. Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha and TelefériQo Base Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parque La Carolina and La Alameda Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium. Visit our Quito travel guide
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Venezuela 1041 y Olmedo, Quito, Pichincha, 170150

What's nearby

  • A monument with a statue, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.
    Independence Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large white building with a flag, surrounded by people and greenery.
    Carondelet Palace
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Two ornate Gothic towers with large clocks, set against a backdrop of a city and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
    Basilica of the National Vow
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A grand entrance with a large archway, steps leading up to it, and statues on either side.
    Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A grand cathedral with two bell towers, a large arched entrance, and a crowd of people at the base.
    St. Francis Catholic Church
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station
    7 min walk
  • Chimbacalle Station
    10 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hasta la vuelta Señor
    2 min walk
  • Vista hermosa
    1 min walk
  • Runa Tulpa Andina
    3 min walk
  • La Caponata
    3 min walk
  • Café Plaza Grande
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1705
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Relicario del Carmen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel El Relicario del Carmen provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel El Relicario del Carmen located?

Located in Quito Historic Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Independence Square, Plaza Grande, and Carondelet Palace. Plaza del Teatro and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are also within 5 minutes. San Francisco Station is 7 minutes by foot and La Alameda Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel El Relicario del Carmen Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Ideal location. Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

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