Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Cuenca
Stay near popular Downtown Cuenca attractions
Activities
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Basin: Chocolate Tour with Practice Class
NZ$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
NZ$65
per adult
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
NZ$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour
NZ$100
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Cuenca Hotel Deals
Vaway Hotel
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$106 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$106
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (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 21 Sept 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$154 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$154
4 Oct - 5 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! (386 reviews)
"Nos encanto la propiedad y decoracion,el personal la atencion exelente,definitivamente regresaria,gracias por la atencion y la buena voluntad siempre de atudar"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$83 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$83
20 Oct - 21 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 ...
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$221 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$221
22 Sept - 23 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 ...
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 19 Sept 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$152 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$152
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (506 reviews)
"Great atmosphere and staff very courtesy. I love the room, spacious and clean. Breakfast was Great too."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
El Dorado Hotel
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is NZ$144 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$144
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Convent of the Assumption ...
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 10 Aug 2026
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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Our guide on 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 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.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon
San Blas
If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Open Photo by Paula Vernimmen
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.
