Downtown Cuenca

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.

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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 P3,795 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P3,795
P3,795 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
"Wonderful stay in Cuenca! We had a great experience staying at Hotel Vaway in Cuenca. From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The location was also very convenient ..."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Vaway Hotel
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is P5,028 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P5,028
P5,531 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (389 reviews)
"Hermoso hotel en el centro histórico. La atención impecable"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 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 P2,815 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P2,815
P3,097 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Plaza ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (540 reviews)
"El hotel es muy lindo y acogedor. El personal muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 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 P6,720 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
P6,720
P7,392 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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 Sep 19, 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
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 P4,960 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
P4,960
P5,456 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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 Sep 15, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Hotel

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,019 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
P5,019
P5,521 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Convent of the ...
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 Aug 10, 2026

El Dorado Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas and neighborhoods 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.

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

When in Puertas del Sol, you can plan a visit to San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Huayna-Cápac

While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden.



Downtown Cuenca