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Offering inner courtyard views, San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse in Quito provides accommodations and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site. The property is a 8-minute walk from Sucre Theater, and within 600 yards of the city center. The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while selected rooms also feature a terrace and some have mountain views. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruit, and chocolates or cookies. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. For guests with children, the guest house offers an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. If you'd like to discover the area, walking tours is possible in the surrounding area, and San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse can arrange a car rental service. Colonial Art Museum is a 11-minute walk from the accommodation, while Bolivar Theater is 300 yards from the property. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International, 24 miles from San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Quito, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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  • Jean
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, kind and supportive staffs, huge room with own living room and two bathrooms and kitchen. Great value
  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a delightful apartment in this 300 year old home . Creaky wooden floors and antique furniture , but what a view of Quito . Daily light breakfast with some delicious coffee , just blocks from the historical plaza, and a fun coffee shop just...
  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    I had a delicious breakfast every morning, free because I'm a genius member of Booking.com. Amador, Maricielo, and Edna were very helpful and hospitable. I felt very welcome and comfortable at the guesthouse. My room was very spacious and I had a...

Managed by Amador Ron

Company review score: 9.2Based on 285 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Junin Coffe
    • Cuisine
      Local • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs $5 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

House rules

San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse

  • San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Themed dinners
    • Public Bath
    • Bar crawls
    • Stand-up comedy

  • Check-in at San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse is 2,300 feet from the center of Quito. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse include:

    • Double

  • The prices at San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • San Marcos Cultural & Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Junin Coffe