Title: 10 Historic Hotels in South America for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Top Cities in South America

![Bank of Brazil Cultural Center showing heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64614-Bank-Of-Brazil-Cultural-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Sao Paulo

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![Buenos Aires which includes a city and a skyscraper](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/64000/64898-Argentina.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Buenos Aires

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![Rio de Janeiro showing general coastal views, a sunset and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36869-Rio-De-Janeiro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Rio de Janeiro

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![Monserrate featuring mountains, tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63112-Bogota.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Bogotá

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![Exposition Park showing a park and a fountain as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66554-Lima.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Lima

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![Salvador which includes outdoor eating, a sunset and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/159000/159389-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Salvador

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#### Cartagena

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## Our top choices for South America historic hotels

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6160000/6153000/6152959/bc39c1b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6160000/6153000/6152959/8c98f461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6160000/6153000/6152959/1049f853.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6160000/6153000/6152959/cbec4f7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Casa Gardenia

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Hotel-Casa-Gardenia.h6152959.Hotel-Information)

Quito Historic Center

9.4/10

Exceptional

(360 reviews)

"Excellent stay!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Diana

CA $128

CA $149 total

Jan 30 - Jan 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Hotel-Casa-Gardenia.h6152959.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1240000/1231800/1231706/85fb8298.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1240000/1231800/1231706/094fa876.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1240000/1231800/1231706/b8112b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1240000/1231800/1231706/69e26eee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Patio Andaluz

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Hotel-Patio-Andaluz.h1231706.Hotel-Information)

Quito Historic Center

9.4/10

Exceptional

(457 reviews)

"Fabulous stay in Quito for our tour in and out of the Galapagos. Super centrally located. Great food and staff."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Debra

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Hotel-Patio-Andaluz.h1231706.Hotel-Information)

![Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519400/519319/4ec0f561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519400/519319/dc247699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519400/519319/bd303ee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519400/519319/f142fc10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cusco-Hotels-Palacio-Del-Inka.h519319.Hotel-Information)

Cusco Historic Center

9.6/10

Exceptional

(985 reviews)

"What a beautiful hotel! The staff were super friendly and so helpful. It was a pleasure staying there."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

George Verner

CA $380

CA $474 total

Feb 13 - Feb 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cusco-Hotels-Palacio-Del-Inka.h519319.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5030000/5020900/5020816/bd5c46c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5030000/5020900/5020816/6a25e77f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5030000/5020900/5020816/bbd3adef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5030000/5020900/5020816/2cc2b4e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-La-Casona-De-La-Ronda-Hotel-Boutique-Luxury-Apartments.h5020816.Hotel-Information)

Quito Historic Center

9.6/10

Exceptional

(214 reviews)

"The hotel was gorgeous. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Estefania

CA $216

CA $239 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-La-Casona-De-La-Ronda-Hotel-Boutique-Luxury-Apartments.h5020816.Hotel-Information)

![Lunch, dinner served; Latin American cuisine, alfresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4800000/4799200/4799199/d311dd63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4800000/4799200/4799199/5dcdfd7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Annex Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4800000/4799200/4799199/7d117821.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4800000/4799200/4799199/70c68242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cuenca-Hotels-Hotel-Boutique-Los-Balcones.h4799199.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Cuenca

9.2/10

Wonderful

(336 reviews)

"Great breakfast, awesome staff"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Irmgard

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cuenca-Hotels-Hotel-Boutique-Los-Balcones.h4799199.Hotel-Information)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3459800/3459785/0f812115.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3459800/3459785/f4700650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3459800/3459785/63b7f949.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Coffee shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3459800/3459785/40830803.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hostal Quito Cultural

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Hostal-Quito-Cultural.h3459785.Hotel-Information)

Quito Historic Center

8.4/10

Very good

(148 reviews)

"It was an awesome stay! Close to the places I wanted to go!"

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Danielle

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Hostal-Quito-Cultural.h3459785.Hotel-Information)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3913800/3913761/71717c0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3913800/3913761/13b7ed47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3913800/3913761/3f5b7c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3913800/3913761/3b953801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Casa San Marcos

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Casa-San-Marcos-Hotel-Boutique.h3913761.Hotel-Information)

Quito Historic Center

9.4/10

Exceptional

(95 reviews)

"Amazing historical building, wonderful staff friendly and kind! Excellent location! "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Karina

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Casa-San-Marcos-Hotel-Boutique.h3913761.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34700/34677/49cba602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34700/34677/5f44bca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34700/34677/0f42fd56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34700/34677/21af2daa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cartagena-Hotels-Sofitel-Legend-Santa-Clara-Cartagena.h34677.Hotel-Information)

Cartagena Walled City

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,002 reviews)

"The Hotel is amazing, the staff was incredibly nice. Breakfast had heaps to choose from and local cuisine."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

JAIRO

CA $596

CA $596 total

Feb 17 - Feb 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cartagena-Hotels-Sofitel-Legend-Santa-Clara-Cartagena.h34677.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3280000/3272700/3272654/2ebad1f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3280000/3272700/3272654/21f6aa6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3280000/3272700/3272654/6d919146.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business Suite | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3280000/3272700/3272654/8eb4b85c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Boutique Hotel Plaza Sucre

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Plaza-Sucre.h3272654.Hotel-Information)

Quito Historic Center

8.0/10

Very good

(229 reviews)

"Great location in historic Quito with excellent service. The free breakfast is wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay here. However, it would be nice if the wifi worked a bit better in the rooms further away from the common room area and if the hot water was reliable. We took a handful of icy showers. "

![Laos](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/la.svg)

Lindsey

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Quito-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Plaza-Sucre.h3272654.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7229300/7229274/83bf2df7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7229300/7229274/76b5e300.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7229300/7229274/0c6560a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7229300/7229274/fef33904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cartagena-Hotels-Hotel-Boutique-Casa-Del-Coliseo.h7229274.Hotel-Information)

Cartagena Walled City

9.4/10

Exceptional

(306 reviews)

"Room was nicely appointed, clean and comfortable. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Antonio

CA $330

CA $330 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cartagena-Hotels-Hotel-Boutique-Casa-Del-Coliseo.h7229274.Hotel-Information)

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