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Parc Royale Suites Hotel	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 73 reviews	View
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 343 reviews	View
Pepe's House Cuenca I Boutique Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 21 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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

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.

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A white church with a bell tower and dome, surrounded by cobblestone streets and palm trees.

San Sebastián

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

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A picnic table with a bottle of beer, a glass, and a bag, overlooking a mountainous landscape with a llama in the distance.

Huayna-Cápac

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

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A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.

San Blas

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

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A historic building with a tower, a fountain, and a street with pedestrians and vehicles.

El Barranco

While visiting El Barranco, you might make a stop by sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto.

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Top Downtown Cuenca Hotel Reviews

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

10/10 Excellent

"Location"

NASS Central Garden

8/10 Good

"The place is an old "casona" from beginning of 1900. It is well maintained for the age but the wooden floors make sounds everytime you walk, but are especially noticeable at night when it's less noisy around the city. The place was clean, the room we got was bigger than we were supposed to get and that was a plus. The free breakfast had eggs, ham, sausages, white bread that you can toast, small delicious sweet bread buns, butter, and raspberry jam. Also, they add different kinds of fruits like apple, bananas, watermelon, and papaya. For drinks the options are juice(orange, lulo, tree tomato, papaya or watermelon), water, hot water for tea(chamomile, anis or mint) and black coffee. The coffee was not good so lower your expectations. The mattresses at the rooms were either to hard or to soft, but they were ok for the price range we paid. My lower back herniate disc was complaining after the third day at the venue. There was always a person at the reception desk during normal business hours."

El Dorado Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We have been coming to Cuenca and staying at El Dorado Hotel since the hotel opened around 1970 when my wife and I were married. We have been coming back regularly on our trips to Ecuador and Cuenca since. Our last stay was in July 2026. The El Dorado has been a consistently comfortable and enjoyable stay. And you can’t beat its convenient location one block from the plaza and cathedral. We don’t even think about going to a different hotel when in Cuenca."

NASS Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is very friendly and the lighting and bedding are great, with plenty of blankets provided. However, the breakfast is just average. A major downside is the shower design, which causes the entire bathroom floor to get wet—this definitely needs to be fixed. Also, we could have used more towels during our stay."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Cuenca?

Downtown Cuenca is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options. Be sure to check out Convent of the Assumption and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden as part of your Downtown Cuenca travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Cuenca?

Based on our traveler data, Vaway Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Cuenca. This hotel offers a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. Other good choices for your stay in the area include TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir and Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Cuenca area?

Expedia has 134 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Cuenca to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cuenca area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Cuenca, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Cuenca.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Cuenca?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Cuenca, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do in this Cuenca neighborhood?

Browse the collections at Casa de los Arcos Art Museum, Sombrero Museum, or Las Conceptas Museum in Downtown Cuenca. Convent of the Assumption and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Cuenca include San Francisco Plaza Market, Museum of Extreme Art, and Museum of the Canari Identity. When you're sightseeing in Cuenca, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Inter-American Center of Popular Arts are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Cuenca and the greater Cuenca area?

If you want to venture out of town, Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at 14n - Antonio Borrero Station.

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Santa Lucia House - Forum

Vaway Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

El Dorado Hotel

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

Casa Firenza

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca

Morenica del Rosario

Hotel Pegasus

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Hotel El Conquistador

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

Parc Royale Suites Hotel

Hotel Raymipampa

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

Hotel Valgus

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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Cuenca Historic Center

San Sebastián

Huayna-Cápac

San Blas

El Barranco

Top Downtown Cuenca Hotel Reviews

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

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