Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide

Cuenca

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.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Cuenca attractions

Two illuminated church domes with cross-topped spires, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Calderon Park

9.6/10 (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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Things to do

Ikat workshop

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

Rp982.176
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory

Rp625.135
per adult
Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory
Basin: Chocolate Tour with Practice Class

Basin: Chocolate Tour with Practice Class

Rp357.220
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Basin: Chocolate Tour with Practice Class
Cuenca: Tour of the best of Cuenca, walking through its Historic Center

Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center

Rp625.135
per adult
Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center
Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Rp624.956
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Giron Chorro Waterfall

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

Rp964.315
per adult
Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
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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 Rp1.070.133 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.070.133
Rp1.070.133 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
Vaway 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 Rp1.729.589 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.729.589
Rp1.902.548 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (501 reviews)
"My wife and I enjoyed our stay at TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir. The room was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated, providing a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with espectacular panoramic view through cristal clear glass windows from the presidencial suite six floor. The bathroom was super large ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp1.417.926 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.417.926
Rp1.559.719 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (377 reviews)
"El hotel muy lindo y su encanto especial, lo único un poco incomodo la cama muy pequena"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Mansión Alcázar Boutique 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 Rp766.560 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp766.560
Rp843.216 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (530 reviews)
"Excelente hotel, recomendado al 100%"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp1.910.952 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.910.952
Rp2.102.047 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (405 reviews)
"El hotel es muy lindo, colonial pero con todas las comodidades. La ubicación excelente 👌"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
NASS Central Garden

NASS Central Garden

3.5 out of 5
9-69 Mariano Cueva Cuenca Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp457.213 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp457.213
Rp457.213 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Museum of the ...
NASS Central Garden
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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas 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 Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

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 Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

A picnic table with a bottle of beer, a glass, and a bag, overlooking a mountainous landscape with a llama in the distance.
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 Museum of Metals are top sights worth seeing.

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

El Barranco

If you're spending some time in El Barranco, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide