Guest User
July 14, 2025
I really enjoyed my stay at the Bella Vista in Quito. It is located north of the Centro Historico and in the hills, quiet and tranquil. The surrounding neighborhood is upscale and safe, and there are very good restaurants (De la Llama, Somos Ecuador) nearby, as well as luxury shopping centers, Parque Carolina, and another beautiful nature reserve up the hill (about fifteen minutes' walk). My room, which was one the smallest (for a single person), was comfortably-sized with a large bathroom and a lovely view. I paid a fraction of what I would have at an American hotel, and a breakfast with eggs, croissant, juice and coffee was included. There was no choice for the breakfast, but I found it satisfying (and the coffee was especially good). The hotel is located up a challenging hill from the nearest subway stop and the commercial area, so I ended up taking a taxi or Uber when returning, but it was less than $2 each time. This is an Ecuadorian hotel, so little (if any) English is spoken, but the staff is accommodating, and it is very safe; one rings the bell at the gate to enter or exit, and there is someone there 24/7. The Guayasamin Museum (just up the hill) is well worth the walk, very beautiful and interesting.
