Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide
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Visit Cuenca Historic Center
Stay near popular Cuenca Historic Center attractions
Things to do

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory
Top hotels in Cuenca Historic Center

Vaway Hotel
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
"Mi cuarto fue una porquería. No tenía ventilador, parecía un armario y para el valor que pagué debí haberme quedado en otro hotel. Su personal es súper atento, amable y tienen un buen servicio pero el lugar parece un hostel. No recomiendo"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
"LA mansion tiene su aire clasico permanente."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Casa de las Rosas
"Amazing place and good value for the 2 bdrm with kitchen, but the kitchen was not stocked with the basics and no dishcloths or dishtowels."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
"Lindo hotel en el centro de Cuenca, caminando al parque y a muchas tiendas y restaurantes"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

El Dorado Hotel
"Always a good choice"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Francisco Plaza Market and Convent of the Assumption while in the area.

San Sebastián
While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and San Francisco Plaza Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Convent of the Assumption are top sights worth seeing.

Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

El Barranco
If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Sombrero Museum are top sights worth seeing.












