Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide

Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca
Downtown Cuenca

Stay near popular Downtown Cuenca attractions

Santo Domingo church at night, as seen from a rooftop on Park Calderon

Calderon Park

9.6/5 (590 reviews)
Calderon Park is just one of the places to see in Cuenca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.
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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 Rp1.071.040 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
Rp1.071.040
Rp1.071.040 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (137 reviews)
"Nice place, convenient location, street outside is loud as are the church bells. Do not recommend ordering taxi or Uber from there but instead walk a few blocks away"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 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 Rp883.760 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp883.760
Rp972.136 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (514 reviews)
"Cozy and comfortable!!"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

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 Rp1.581.060 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
Rp1.581.060
Rp1.739.166 total
18 Jun - 19 Jun
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! (362 reviews)
"A very beautiful classic Spanish architecture. Very helpful and kind staff. Delicious food"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
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 Rp1.339.686 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
Rp1.339.686
Rp1.473.655 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (484 reviews)
"Evelyn"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp1.972.340 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
Rp1.972.340
Rp2.169.574 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (391 reviews)
"Good for a small city, but bed is too small."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Hotel

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp1.363.593 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
Rp1.363.593
Rp1.499.952 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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! (226 reviews)
"Always a good choice"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

El Dorado Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador

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.

San sebastian Church in Cuenca, Ecuador

San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Francisco Plaza Market and Plaza Rotary Market 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, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Pumapungo Archaeological Park are top sights worth seeing.

Photo by Susie Alvarez
Open Photo by Susie Alvarez

Huayna-Cápac

If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Cuenca Ecuador Night Panorama

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 Francisco Plaza Market and San Sebastian Plaza.

Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide