Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide
Cuenca
Visit Downtown Cuenca
Stay near popular Downtown Cuenca attractions
Things to do
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
£29
per adult
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.
£43
per adult
Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
£41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca
Vaway Hotel
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is £43 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£43
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
"I couldn't sleep due to the noise of the guests walking upstairs, the loud street noise, the non-soundproof windows, and the fact that parking is three blocks away."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is £67 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£67
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (389 reviews)
"Hermoso hotel en el centro histórico. La atención impecable"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar Cuenca Azuay
The price is £37 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£37
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Plaza ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (541 reviews)
"I stayed 10 days and i enjoyed my stay. The location is perfect for walking to nearby things to see. The breakfast was made to order. The staff was very friendly and helpful and always available."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is £83 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£83
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Our experience was very good. However, the only issue we encountered was the strong kerosene smell on the third floor. The heating lamps located in the interior patio-which at night also operates as a restaurant, where the food is excellent, by the way- emit a very intense kerosene or gasoline odor, ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo Cuenca Azuay
The price is £66 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£66
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (506 reviews)
"Great atmosphere and staff very courtesy. I love the room, spacious and clean. Breakfast was Great too."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
El Dorado Hotel
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is £66 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
£66
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Buena ubicación y parqueadero conveniente, el personal atento y supo resolver problemas. Solo tomar en cuenta que el precio marcado en la plataforma no incluye el IVA del 15% si eres Ecuatoriano."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca
Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.
San Sebastián
While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some notable places to visit nearby.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Puertas del Sol
While Puertas del Sol may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden.
Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Open Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Huayna-Cápac
If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
