Downtown Cuenca

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A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
A cityscape with a restaurant featuring thatched roofs.
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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

A cathedral with blue domes and a cityscape in the background.

New Cathedral of Cuenca

9.6/10 (644 reviews)
After visiting New Cathedral of Cuenca, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
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Things to do

Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

￥5,484
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

￥2,492
per adult
Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
Viewpoint

Viewpoints of Cuenca 360

￥2,037
per adult
Viewpoints of Cuenca 360
Giron Chorro Waterfall

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

￥8,462
per adult
Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

￥9,402
per adult
Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour
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

￥5,486
per adult
Cuenca: Sightseeing tour of the best that Cuenca has to offer, walking through its historic center
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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 ￥9,106 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
￥9,106
￥9,106 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (183 reviews)
"Sencilla y bien ubicada"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 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 ￥14,635 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥14,635
￥16,098 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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! (405 reviews)
"Love it service was amazing. Staff was awesome"

Reviewed on Nov 7, 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 ￥6,707 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥6,707
￥7,378 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 ...
Santa Lucia House - Forum
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 ￥12,797 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
￥12,797
￥14,077 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 ...
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 ￥18,451 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
￥18,451
￥20,648 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (413 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Hotel Azul de la Plaza

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

3.5 out of 5
8-64 Coronel Guillermo Tálbot Cuenca Azuay
The price is ￥4,686 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
￥4,686
￥4,686 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions San Sebastian Plaza and Museum of Modern Art are located ...
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
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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 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, San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Huayna-Cápac

While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden.

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San Blas

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

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El Barranco

While visiting El Barranco, you might make a stop by sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto.

Downtown Cuenca