Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with historic architecture, including domed buildings and a prominent church tower.
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.

Stay near popular Cuenca Historic Center attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Cuenca Historic Center Hotel Deals

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$96 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$96
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (174 reviews)
"Todo bien solo muy pequeño"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Vaway 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 NZ$78 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$78
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$128 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$128
15 Oct - 16 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! (392 reviews)
"Staff, breakfast"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$220 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$220
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El Dorado Cuenca

El Dorado Cuenca

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$176 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$176
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Cúpulas Lookout are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
"Excelente servicio"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

El Dorado Cuenca
Hotel NASS Continental

Hotel NASS Continental

3.5 out of 5
Gran Colombia 6-59 y Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$58 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$58
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Calderon Park ...
Hotel NASS Continental
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

Find the best Cuenca Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and San Sebastian Plaza while in the area.

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 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 Cuenca Botanical Garden 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.



Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide

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