Hotel Casa Alquimia

We had a great time staying at Casa Alquimia. Everyone was very welcoming, the location is great, and we really enjoyed breakfast on the rooftop!

Great and sweet staff, super clean, but most of all, a gem of a hotel that you shouldn’t miss out on. Breakfast on the roof was a highlight. Will be back.

Wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of Quito’s historic district. We walked to all the sights. Lots of food nearby and little shops to buy necessities. The property is beautiful - so much charm. It looks exactly like the pictures - lots of color, antiques, art. Wonderful breakfast on the rooftop.

This is a very lovely ecuadorian style hotel, with very friendly staff. It has marvelous decorations all over, the beds are comfortable, the showers are hot. It does not have elevators, but the staff happily carried our bags to the third floor, where our room overlooked a plaza. The breakfast was made to order with a marvelous bowl of fresh fruit. It is right in the heart of the old city and was quite safe to walk at night. It was so nice to stay in a hotel that was different from the cookie cutter american type of hotel.

Some very nice things about this hotel: it has very large rooms and beds, in a beautiful old redone mansion in the colonial area of Quito, near la Ronda. The staff were very nice and attentive. They helped us with the luggage (no elevator). Some things to improve in would be chiefly the breakfast, which was in a nice terrace and adequate (eggs, fruit) but surprisingly scarce: they would serve us just two tiny slices of butter and a small spoonful of jam. Getting the hot water to work in the shower was tricky and so was keeping the shutters open so light could come in the room. Some suggestions: more chairs in the room and offering regular tv service (only access to apps was available). Overall a very pleasant stay.

Loved the property. Breakfast was served on the terrace, which had a great view of Quito’s angel.

Lovely room in a 500 year old hotel. Big rooms, but also couches and armchairs in the shared balconies and courtyards. Very friendly staff Fabulous breakfast Right next to La Ronda - which was disappointing. Allegedly the arts precinct full of music, but instead full of pizza places and karaoke. Spent most of my time in the hotel - lucky it was such a nice place

Fantastisk sted med meget historie lige midt i det historiske centrum. Hyggeligt indrettet og meget fin lobby man kan sidde og hygge sig i samt fantastisk tagterrasse med skøn morgenmad. Hjalp med at booke ture og transport. Stor anbefaling

The room off of the rooftop patio was lovely.

Historical atmosphere lovely rooftop dining for breakfast, sunny courtyard.

This property has character! Not one of your generic type place. Location was excellent for visiting all historic places. Place was clean although old style. I felt safe walking around (after getting advice on areas) by myself as a single woman. The free breakfast was like B B, very homely. Views from terrace are great. Only complaint is that water could be hotter in bathroom sink and shower. It was doable but would have preferred hotter.

É uma casa história. Não sei quanto é original e quanto é reformado, mas tem uma decoração peculiar. Os quartos são amplos, mas simples. O chuveiro é o ponto fraco: demora para esquentar, é difícil regular a temperatura, e a temperatura e pressão fica oscilando. É fornecida água mineral, e há até uma jarra e copos para facilitar. O café da manhã é simples (frutas, pão, ovos) e não é estilo buffet.

The room had everything we needed and was very clean. The staff was great. Breakfast was great with a beautiful view. The location was right in the middle of old Quito. We felt very safe. Great deal!

We arrived during a particularly busy city festival. This made finding the hotel and parking quite challenging but not any fault of the hotel or staff. The hotel itself is gorgeous. All the antiques around the hotel felt like you were staying in a museum. The center courtyard was beautiful with so many plants. It was a great first introduction to Ecuador for us! The hotel was very clean, staff friendly and helpful and breakfast was very good. I would prefer a slightly softer bed and maybe softer and more plush pillow. A fan for the room would also be nice, some white noise to drown out the city noise at night would be helpful. It was especially loud at night with the festival in full swing. Still a wonderful place to stay!

Alles war wirklich wunderbar, das Hotel ist in einem wunderschönen alten Haus untergebracht, extrem sauber, sehr zentral und doch völlig ruhig, gutes Frühstück, sehr freundliches Personal...nichts könnte besser sein. Ind doch haben wir uns am Ende sehr geärgert. Beim ersten Duschen am 3. Tag stellte sich heraus, dass es kein warmes Wasser gab, auch nicht nach langem Hin und Her. Beim Auschecken wollte man uns dann 20 $ in Rechnung stellen mit der Begründung, wir seien schuld, weil wir den Mischhebel beschädigt hätten! Nach unserem empörten Protest hat man darauf verzichtet, dennoch hat uns diese Sache sehr geärgert.

Excellent little hotel in a great location. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The place was super cute. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Clean, comfortable, great staff, great breakfast 4or 5 blocks from everything in historic district.

The property was extremely clean and beautifully maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful. However, the hot water in the bathroom was inconsistent even after we let the manager know on our 2nd day. On the 3rd day, we had no hot water at all and had to have the housekeeping staff “fix” it late at night. The toilet was also antiquated and water wasn’t filling in the tank when we first arrived. It was quickly fixed but we were told to not flush toilet paper!

Lovely boutique hotel in a great location in the historic centre. The building is beautiful with lots of interesting decor and common spaces to explore. Breakfast was very good - including coffee/tea, juice, fruit, eggs, bread, cheese etc. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hot water in the shower takes a couple of minutes to warm up.

We couldn't have had a better stay! This hotel is one of a kind - so much character and ambiance with a staff that goes out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The location is wonderful, the room was spotless with a very comfortable bed. And the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Highly, highly recommend!!

Lugar muy bonito y bien mantenido !!! Habitación y baño sin ventana...

The staff were very pleasant and extremely helpful. The rooms were large and comfortable. They offer private tours in Quito, but also the surrounding areas. We did 3 tours and they were beyond great. I highly recommend staying here and the tours are an absolute must.

We had a great stay at Hotel Casa Alquimia. The staff was fantastic. The hotel itself was historic and decorated artfully. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The hotel is well located in the historic center of Quito. All the main squares, churches and museums were within easy walking distance. It was easy to get a cab or the Metro to go further. The street out front was lively (and quite noisy) during the day. We would definitely, happily, stay there again.

Beautiful 400 year old property. Kind people, beautiful views of Quito and a hammock on the roof. Huge rooms for a family of five with three king beds. We loved it!

Beautiful rooms. Very spacious, nice decor, comfortable beds. Friendly people.

This hotel is nothing short of excellent. It was very affordable. Our room was huge and the beds were super comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. The whole hotel was beautifully decorated. The staff were friendly and so helpful with everything. We were not far from restaurants, shopping and a mini mart. I’d come back to Quito just to stay here.

Very antique hotel, nice homey touches throughout. Very helpful people. Our main grove was the loud music until 3:30-4 am from the la Ronda restaurants and music. Had to sleep in with my AirPods in. Otherwise is a nice location if someone want to stay in old town.

They offered a driver / guide trips to various locations through the hotel which we found easy and convenient to see some main sites. The breakfast was good on a roof top cafe. Quaint hotel offering cultural flair. Only issue was the wooden floors and the sound of everyone walking and waking us . Nice staff.

Friendly staff , but not A/C or fans in the rooms , also very noise at night . You can hear all noises from the next door.

Lovely room in a 500 year old hotel. Big rooms, but also couches and armchairs in the shared balconies and courtyards. Very friendly staff Fabulous breakfast Right next to La Ronda - which was disappointing. Allegedly the arts precinct full of music, but instead full of pizza places and karaoke. Spent most of my time in the hotel - lucky it was such a nice place

We had a great 2-night stay in this beautiful property and we would totally recommend it. It was quiet and clean inside the casa. Staff was very friendly. We felt safe. Outside walking distance were supermarkets and restaurants. It was also a pleasant walk to the old town. We had a tiny problem with our airport pickup, but the staff responded immediately on WhatsApp and fixed it within minutes. Free drinking water dispenser was a plus. Suggestion: simple lunch menu and drinks on the rooftop would be great

The staff were very pleasant and extremely helpful. The rooms were large and comfortable. They offer private tours in Quito, but also the surrounding areas. We did 3 tours and they were beyond great. I highly recommend staying here and the tours are an absolute must.

Excellent stay at Casa Alquimia. We ordered the shuttle taxi from the airport and our flight was delayed but they waited for us and we were escorted to our room in the night. Breakfast on the roof top was delicious and with a great view of the Virgin Statue. Room is confortable and nicely decorated. Plenty of places to sit in the courtyard and the decor is colonial and beautiful. Although we did not speak Spanish, we had no problem to communicate. We ordered a taxi back to the airport at 3:30 am and they had one person up to make sure we got it. A perfect stay in colonial Quito!

Location was super convenient to the Historical Center and La Ronda Street restaurants. Inside the hotel was like being in a museum and I believe they are opening a museum in 2026 with all the artifacts srounds the hotel. Breakfast was awesome every morning. Front desk extremely helpful.

This hotel was wonderful all around. If you are looking for something fancy then this place is not for you, but if you are looking for something that feels like staying in a friend's home then you will love this. This place feels more like a B and B than a hotel. The service is top-notch. They will arrange airport pickup and dropoff for you. It is located in the old town close to all the churches and museums. It is family-owned and run and everyone is so nice and friendly. Breakfast is included and served on the upper level with fantastic views of the city. It includes fresh juice, coffee or tea, fresh fruit, eggs and toast. Our flight didn't leave until after midnight on our last day but we checked out and they stored our bags for us the entire day while we did one final tour. We returned and were able to change clothes and even hang out in the lobby area for our taxi to the airport. The room could be a little noisy from the street noise but that's to be expected due to the location(which was excellent). The bed was fairly comfortable but the pillows could have been softer. Not a big deal. If we come back to Quito I will definitely try to stay here again. What a gem of a place.

Our stay here was amazing. Right in the center of old town, very unique place with hand painted decor everywhere, exceptionally good service, good breakfast and very good prompt support with arranging ride to the airport/back. We would definitely stay here again.

Nice room, amazing staff and a great breakfast!

I give Hotel Casa Alquimia 5☆ because there are no more stars to add. I absolutely loved my stay there with my family. Andre was very responsive and accommodating and all of the staff was extremely nice and helpful. I really appreciated the hotel's added service of being picked up and dropped off at the airport for a reasonable price. Additionally, I waited last minute to book a tour so there were no available tours for the days I wanted, but I didn't know that the hotel also offered a variety of tours that luckily I was able to book very quickly with the help of management. I was very grateful for our tour guide Yoel, and driver Manuel who were very professional, knowledgeable and fun to be around. They took us to "Baños" were my family and I enjoyed several activities all strategically put together to get the best nature experience I could asked for. My kids completely loved this adventure Yoel prepared for us, the restaurant he suggested and the patience to answer all our questions about the country. Finally, the hotel is so beautiful and conveniently located. Everything inside the hotel looks cozy, nicely decorated and well-preserved, keeping its original style intact. Breakfast was delicious, fresh, healthy and prepared by the nicest people ever. I never thought I would fall in love with Quito so much. Whenever I come back to Ecuador, I'm definitely coming back Hotel Casa Alquimia. I'm really thankful to them for making our stay so unique and memorable.

Amazing hotel in the heart of Centro Historico. Rooms are very clean and beds super comfortable. Breakfast in the rooftop with remarkable views to the city and La Virgen del Panecillo. Attentive and responsive staff at all times - Silvana, Anthony and Osvaldo. They offer paid transportation to and from the airport as well as some tours with high level and reliable guide (a big shout out to Isaias). Highly recommended - 10/10

We couldn't have had a better stay! This hotel is one of a kind - so much character and ambiance with a staff that goes out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The location is wonderful, the room was spotless with a very comfortable bed. And the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Highly, highly recommend!!

We had a great stay at Hotel Casa Alquimia. The staff was fantastic. The hotel itself was historic and decorated artfully. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The hotel is well located in the historic center of Quito. All the main squares, churches and museums were within easy walking distance. It was easy to get a cab or the Metro to go further. The street out front was lively (and quite noisy) during the day. We would definitely, happily, stay there again.

Wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of Quito’s historic district. We walked to all the sights. Lots of food nearby and little shops to buy necessities. The property is beautiful - so much charm. It looks exactly like the pictures - lots of color, antiques, art. Wonderful breakfast on the rooftop.

Location was super convenient to the Historical Center and La Ronda Street restaurants. Inside the hotel was like being in a museum and I believe they are opening a museum in 2026 with all the artifacts srounds the hotel. Breakfast was awesome every morning. Front desk extremely helpful.

Very antique hotel, nice homey touches throughout. Very helpful people. Our main grove was the loud music until 3:30-4 am from the la Ronda restaurants and music. Had to sleep in with my AirPods in. Otherwise is a nice location if someone want to stay in old town.

Beautiful property! Very unique with a great location. Everyone was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious.

Buena atencion del personal, me gusto el lugar y la habitación, excelente ubicacion.

This hotel was a peaceful oasis in the heart of a bustling area. I especially enjoyed all the greenery and the breakfast with a view. It was really convenient to be able to walk to a number of shops, panaderias, grocery stores, etc. Personally, we felt safe walking around this side of Quito. But as an added measure of security, this hotel has locked doors that you need your hotel key to enter. So that was a nice touch for peace of mind. Since the hotel is in an older building, there is a lot of creaking from the floorboards. Just something to keep in mind if you are a light sleeper. And the light fixtures could use some updating; we had to jimmy the lamps to stay in place or they would turn off. But overall, this was a great little spot to start our tour of Ecuador. If you stay here, make sure you check out the rooftop views!

This is a quaint family run hotel with a history that dates back to the 15th century. What it lacks in amenities (no in-room fridge, microwave, or coffee maker) it makes up for in charm, hospitality, and comfort. There’s a mini-market across the street, several local restaurants in the area, and you can walk to the Basilica, Grand Plaza, and Metro within 10-15 minutes - but the elevation in Quito did have me breathing heavy, so prepare for that. As a single woman, it felt a bit sketchy after dark (not many people on the street in front of hotel and some homeless asking for money), but overall, I enjoyed the stay. I was very appreciative of the staff meeting me at the door, and ensuring I was safe while waiting for my late night uber to the airport. Breakfast was also excellent.

Nice house, beautifully decorated. Look like an hacienda The owner is very nice and helpful. Located to a few steps to the center. Not a safe area in the evening.

Historic property in the old city. Lovely management and free breakfast. Walking distance to everything in the old city/historic district.

Unique property with intriguing character. The staff were super helpful, breakfast was fresh, healthy and delicious, the rooms were clean and comfortable. Near to historical sites, easy to walk. WiFi was great, warm water in the shower, unlimited purified drinking water free of charge. Only complaint was the road noise was a bit loud for a light sleeper early in the morning.

Great and sweet staff, super clean, but most of all, a gem of a hotel that you shouldn’t miss out on. Breakfast on the roof was a highlight. Will be back.

Wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of Quito’s historic district. We walked to all the sights. Lots of food nearby and little shops to buy necessities. The property is beautiful - so much charm. It looks exactly like the pictures - lots of color, antiques, art. Wonderful breakfast on the rooftop.

The room had everything we needed and was very clean. The staff was great. Breakfast was great with a beautiful view. The location was right in the middle of old Quito. We felt very safe. Great deal!

Nice room, amazing staff and a great breakfast!

Everything was great from start to finish. The room was well equipped, the beds were firm but comfortable. The pillows were probably some of the best I've ever had at a hotel. The breakfast was fabulous! Eggs made to order, fresh fruit, fruit juice, hot chocolate, coffee, bread with butter and cheese. Very good and filling. All of the staff were awesome and a special thanks to Andres (I apologize if I've misspelled his name), who gave us great tips on how to see the attractions we were interested in.

Lovely boutique hotel in a great location in the historic centre. The building is beautiful with lots of interesting decor and common spaces to explore. Breakfast was very good - including coffee/tea, juice, fruit, eggs, bread, cheese etc. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hot water in the shower takes a couple of minutes to warm up.

Lovely room in a 500 year old hotel. Big rooms, but also couches and armchairs in the shared balconies and courtyards. Very friendly staff Fabulous breakfast Right next to La Ronda - which was disappointing. Allegedly the arts precinct full of music, but instead full of pizza places and karaoke. Spent most of my time in the hotel - lucky it was such a nice place

We couldn't have had a better stay! This hotel is one of a kind - so much character and ambiance with a staff that goes out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The location is wonderful, the room was spotless with a very comfortable bed. And the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Highly, highly recommend!!

Historical atmosphere lovely rooftop dining for breakfast, sunny courtyard.