Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide

Cuenca

A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
A cityscape with a restaurant featuring thatched roofs.
A person suspended in a harness, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.
A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Cuenca attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is £45 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£45
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (151 reviews)
"Ubicación, instalaciones y desayuno muy bueno. La recepcionista Paulina algo tosca en el trato al cliente, los otros recepcionistas muy amables."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Vaway Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4 out of 5
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo Cuenca Azuay
The price is £80 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£80
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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! (497 reviews)
"La ubicacion es muy buena, la atencion del personal y el desayuno incluido tambien. Pero tambien hay que hablar de lo malo, nos dieron el ultimo piso y arriba de este estaba el rooftop por lo que se escuchaba absolumanete todo el ruido de arriba lo cual no nos permitia descansar de la mejor manera, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is £65 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£65
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (376 reviews)
"El hotel muy lindo y su encanto especial, lo único un poco incomodo la cama muy pequena"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar Cuenca Azuay
The price is £35 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£35
9 Sept - 10 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! (528 reviews)
"A wonderful little hotel in the heart of Cuenca. The great staff, always welcoming and helpful makes us feel like family. The free breakfast never disappoints and free parking make the Forum a good value. This is our go to place when visiting Cuenca."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is £91 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£91
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (402 reviews)
"Bonito y cerca de todo…"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
NASS Central Garden

NASS Central Garden

3.5 out of 5
9-69 Mariano Cueva Cuenca Azuay
The price is £19 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£19
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza are ...
7.6/10 Good! (38 reviews)
"Lindo"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

NASS Central Garden
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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 Plaza Rotary Market 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, Plaza Rotary Market and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Blas

If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.

Huayna-Cápac

If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Museum of Metals are top sights worth seeing.

Totoracocha

Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.



Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide

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