Downtown Cuenca

Cuenca

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 cobblestone street leading to a town square with a view of distant hills.

Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga

9.4/10 (310 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

￥5,602
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

￥2,545
per adult
Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
Viewpoint

Viewpoints of Cuenca 360

￥2,081
per adult
Viewpoints of Cuenca 360
Giron Chorro Waterfall

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

￥8,643
per adult
Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

Cuenca Your Way Exclusive Private City Tour

￥9,604
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

￥5,603
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 ￥8,696 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
￥8,696
￥8,696 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
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Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Bolivar 12-55 Y Tarqui Cuenca Azuay
The price is ￥12,524 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
￥12,524
￥13,776 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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! (386 reviews)
"Nos encanto la propiedad y decoracion,el personal la atencion exelente,definitivamente regresaria,gracias por la atencion y la buena voluntad siempre de atudar"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 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 ￥6,566 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
￥6,566
￥7,264 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
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Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ￥17,328 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
￥17,328
￥19,494 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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! (408 reviews)
"Everything in this boutique hotel is perfect, no doubt and book it"

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
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 ￥12,377 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥12,377
￥13,615 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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! (506 reviews)
"Great atmosphere and staff very courtesy. I love the room, spacious and clean. Breakfast was Great too."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
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 ￥11,721 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥11,721
￥12,893 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (233 reviews)
"Buena ubicación y parqueadero conveniente, el personal atento y supo resolver problemas. Solo tomar en cuenta que el precio marcado en la plataforma no incluye el IVA del 15% si eres Ecuatoriano."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 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 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 Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga 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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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 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 cityscape at night with illuminated streets and prominent buildings.

Puertas del Sol

When in Puertas del Sol, you can plan a visit to San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Cuenca