Downtown Cuenca

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

9.6/5 (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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Things to do

Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

￥5,597
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Ñami ñami.. delicious snacks in Cuenca

Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador

￥5,277
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador
Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

￥2,543
per adult
Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
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Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca

￥7,596
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cajas National Park Hiking Tour from Cuenca
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca

Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca

￥7,500
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca
Giron Chorro Waterfall

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

￥8,636
per adult
Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
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Downtown Cuenca Hotel Deals

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ￥9,782 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥9,782
￥9,782 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación. Instalaciones confortables"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 ￥8,541 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
￥8,541
￥9,395 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (517 reviews)
"Mi cuarto fue una porquería. No tenía ventilador, parecía un armario y para el valor que pagué debí haberme quedado en otro hotel. Su personal es súper atento, amable y tienen un buen servicio pero el lugar parece un hostel. No recomiendo"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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 ￥14,440 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥14,440
￥15,884 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)
"LA mansion tiene su aire clasico permanente."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 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 ￥12,236 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
￥12,236
￥13,460 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
"The location of the Hotel is great. Many good restaurants are at walking distance as well as some main attractions. Food at the hotel restaurant was also great. The suite we stayed was spacious, beds comfortable. We will come back for sure"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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 ￥20,015 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥20,015
￥22,017 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (394 reviews)
"Lindo hotel en el centro de Cuenca, caminando al parque y a muchas tiendas y restaurantes"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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 ￥12,454 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥12,454
￥13,699 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Convent of the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
"Always a good choice"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

El Dorado Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas and neighborhoods 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 Plaza Rotary Market 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 San Francisco Plaza Market 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.
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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 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 Cuenca Botanical Garden.

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 Sombrero Museum.

Downtown Cuenca