Cuenca Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View of Cuenca from Mirador de Turi, Canar Province, Ecuador, South America
Pumapungo ruins near Cuenca, Ecuador, aerial drone
View of the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, with it's many churches, on a cloudy day
Hanging houses of Cuenca panoramic. Spain. UNESCO World Heritage site
Cuenca

Where to stay in Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Convent of the Assumption and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.

Downtown Cuenca
Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador

Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Convent of the Assumption and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

Cuenca Historic Center
San sebastian Church in Cuenca, Ecuador

San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Sebastián
San Blas

San Blas

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

San Blas
Huayna-Cápac

Huayna-Cápac

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

Huayna-Cápac
A breathtaking panoramic drone view of Cuenca, Ecuador, showcasing the city's vibrant architecture, lush green spaces, and the Tomebamba River winding through its heart.

El Barranco

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

El Barranco
Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca

4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N Cuenca Azuay
The price is £80 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£80
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (586 reviews)
The mattress on 307 needs a little love. Too hard. I love the mattress on Oro verde Guayaquil suite. This one was a let down. The bathroom wayy too small

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Oro Verde Cuenca
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

3 out of 5
Cantón Marcabelí Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande.

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Circunvalación Sur y Ave. Felipe II Cuenca
The price is £76 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
£76
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (446 reviews)
Simplemente excelente.

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

3.5 out of 5
Pa. 3 de Noviembre Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center of Popular ...
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

3 out of 5
Cantón Marcabelí Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande.

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA

APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA

4 out of 5
MARISCAL LAMAR ENTRE VARGAS MACHUCA Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Close to historic center. Nice small apartment with kitchen. If you're not used to Cuenca, be prepared for cold nights and no hotel has heaters. Unfortunately there was a couple of smoke detectors that kept beeping all night throughout the hotel. They do offer an included friendly breakfast at a ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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