Cuenca

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Cuenca
Cuenca
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Where to stay in Cuenca

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Downtown Cuenca

Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while you're in town.

Downtown Cuenca
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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.

Cuenca Historic Center
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San Sebastián

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

San Sebastián
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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
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Huayna-Cápac

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

Huayna-Cápac
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Totoracocha

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

Totoracocha
Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca

4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N, Cuenca, Azuay
The price is P5,408 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P5,408
P5,949 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews)
"Comfortable accommodations. It was very cold and rainy during our visit to Cuenca, having heat in the room was very important and welcome!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Oro Verde Cuenca
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

3 out of 5
Cantón Marcabelí, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
"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 Aug 13, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,096 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P5,096
P5,606 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel in Cuenca City. Attentive Staff, Excellent restaurant and breakfast, large room, nice bed and shower."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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 3.5-star aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

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 3-star apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
"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 Aug 13, 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Gaviota Apartments & Suites

Gaviota Apartments & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Av. Luis Moreno Mora 6-108 y Av. Solano, Cuenca
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museum of Metals and Alejandro Serrano ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"We've stayed before, its a good place the apartment is very comfortable"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024

Gaviota Apartments & Suites
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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