Old Town Cuenca Travel Guide
Cuenca
Visit Old Town Cuenca
Popular places to visit
Hanging Houses of Cuenca
You can learn about the history of Cuenca with a visit to Hanging Houses of Cuenca. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Cuenca Cathedral
Admire the Gothic-style façade, the modern stained-glass windows and the ecclesiastical treasures of the adjoining museum of the city’s landmark church.
Museum of Spanish Abstract Art
Inspect works from some of the finest Spanish artists of the modern era at this museum, located in Cuenca’s historic cliff-edge Hanging Houses.
Castile-La Mancha Science Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Castile-La Mancha Science Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cuenca. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Mirador
Find out about the history of Cuenca when you take a trip to Mirador. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Mangana Tower
Learn about the local history of Cuenca when you spend time at Mangana Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Things to do
Excursion to the Enchanted City from Cuenca
Visita Guiada Por El Casco Histórico De Cuenca Y Su Catedral
Dinosaur Route and Paleontology Museum - Return to the Cretaceous
Top hotels in Old Town Cuenca
Hotel Convento del Giraldo
Large room
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Posada de San José
The room was amazing, with two balconies with stunning views. The restaurant is fantastic, and the service is exceptional. If you're visiting Cuenca, stay here!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Leonor de Aquitania
The view in the room was amazing!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hospederia de Cuenca
Liked it a lot; is like a B&B without the breakfast; room had an awesome view; friendly and flexible owner/manager; no parking but there is paid parking a few steps away or free parking about 4 blocks away; worth looking at it.
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025
Hospedería del Seminario
Staff was fantastic. Room was very clean.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Mirador Del Rey
Excellent location, close to cathedral, casas colgantes y puente. The place has been totally renovated with beautiful vies including the back of las casas colgantes.
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
