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

Happy group

Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca

Rp848.124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca
Ikat workshop

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

Rp982.066
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

Rp625.065
per adult
Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca

Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca

Rp837.409
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

Rp624.886
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Gualaceo-weavers workshop

Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca

Rp1.160.656
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ingapirca Archaeological and Gualaceo & Chordeleg Tour from Cuenca
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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 Rp1.089.487 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.089.487
Rp1.089.487 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (146 reviews)
"Great price. Nice rooftop restaurant. Central location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Vaway Hotel
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp2.042.788 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp2.042.788
Rp2.247.067 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (368 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel!! Beautiful gardens!! Would never know this is located in the heart of the city. Very peaceful and relaxing."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 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 Rp1.371.383 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp1.371.383
Rp1.508.521 total
16 Jul - 17 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! (488 reviews)
"ok"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar Cuenca Azuay
The price is Rp925.157 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp925.157
Rp1.017.673 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (520 reviews)
"Everything was perfect in the property"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 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 Rp2.594.016 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.594.016
Rp2.853.418 total
30 Jul - 31 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (395 reviews)
"Lindo hotel en el centro de Cuenca, caminando al parque y a muchas tiendas y restaurantes"

Reviewed on 23 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.521.960 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp2.521.960
Rp2.774.156 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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.
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 Convent of the Assumption 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, San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

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, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Convent of the Assumption 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