Cuenca Historic Center

Cuenca

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

Stay near popular Cuenca Historic Center 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

Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

￥5,687
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

￥2,584
per adult
Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

￥6,337
per adult
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Giron Chorro Waterfall

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

￥8,776
per adult
Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
Toreadora lake Cajas NP

Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

￥6,493
per adult
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

￥9,427
per adult
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.
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Cuenca Historic Center Hotel Deals

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ￥8,662 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥8,662
￥8,662 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
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 ￥14,874 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
￥14,874
￥16,361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
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 ￥7,541 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥7,541
￥8,370 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Plaza ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (526 reviews)
"Staff are Great, lovely Hotel. Shower was problematic, as soon is it is hot; it’s too hot. So one adjusts it to colder, then too cold, and could not regulate the temperature. Constantly going back and forth; ruining the morning shower experience. It was the same last year as well."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 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 ￥17,531 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
￥17,531
￥19,284 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (400 reviews)
"Bonito y cerca de todo…"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Casa de las Rosas

Casa de las Rosas

3 out of 5
Manuel Vega 12-57 entre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ￥3,825 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥3,825
￥3,825 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Stay at this guesthouse in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport drop-off. Popular attractions San Blas Park and Plaza Rotary Market ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
"Directly in Cuenca el centere. Perfect for walking. Go to the street vendors and grab some authentic Ecuadorian street food in the evening. Very friendly staff. Building was well kept and clean though a bit noisy. Beautiful old hardwood floors announced every visitor. There is on-site parking for ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Casa de las Rosas
Casa Firenza

Casa Firenza

5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar Cuenca
The price is ￥26,111 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
￥26,111
￥26,111 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Convent of the Assumption ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"What a fantastic hotel! I had an amazing stay and truly enjoyed every moment. The rooms were beautiful, spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. The food was delicious, with a great variety of options. The best part was the staff. Every employee was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

Casa Firenza
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Where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

Find the best Cuenca Historic Center areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Downtown Cuenca

Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while you're in town.

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

While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Museum of Metals.

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 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.

Cuenca Historic Center