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Our top choices for El Barranco hotels

Family Apartment | Living area
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
3.5 star property
El Barranco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!"
United States
Monique
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Restaurant
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
2.5 star property
El Barranco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (41)
"Super nice and helpful staff - nice rooms - good breakfast"
Canada
Andreas
The price is ￥5,684
￥5,684 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Terrace/patio
Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador

Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador

Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador
4.5 star property
1.6 km from El Barranco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
"Excellent service. I was pregnant and the wokers were very attentive. If you want to have a beautiful experience, It’s worth staying here."
United States
Yenifer
The price is ￥31,578
￥34,736 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador
Courtyard
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
San Blas, 0.8 km from El Barranco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (332)
"Food and service was great "
United States
frank
The price is ￥22,762
￥25,038 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca, 0.4 km from El Barranco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (458)
"Very clean place, excellent staff, great breakfast included "
United States
JUAN
The price is ￥15,594
￥17,153 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Exterior
QUINTA MARIA ISABEL

QUINTA MARIA ISABEL

QUINTA MARIA ISABEL
3.0 star property
24 km from El Barranco
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is ￥8,421
￥8,421 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
QUINTA MARIA ISABEL
Outdoor pool
Uzhupud Garden Hotel & lodge

Uzhupud Garden Hotel & lodge

Uzhupud Garden Hotel & lodge
3.0 star property
28.9 km from El Barranco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (36)
"Wonderful relaxing area. "
United States
Melany
Uzhupud Garden Hotel & lodge
Outdoor pool
Arhaná Hostería Resort

Arhaná Hostería Resort

Arhaná Hostería Resort
3.5 star property
25.7 km from El Barranco
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (16)
"a pleasant stay as usual"
United States
Juan
The price is ￥10,916
￥10,916 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Arhaná Hostería Resort
Superior Duplex, 1 Bedroom | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Hotel Raymipampa

Hotel Raymipampa

Hotel Raymipampa
3.5 star property
San Blas, 0.8 km from El Barranco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (71)
"Everything about my stay has been fantastic! The hotel has old world charm and the staff have been superb! My every need has been taken care of. "
United States
Cheistopher
The price is ￥7,251
￥11,150 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Hotel Raymipampa
Front of property - evening/night
Villa Ana Maria Cuenca

Villa Ana Maria Cuenca

Villa Ana Maria Cuenca
3.5 star property
12.7 km from El Barranco
6.6 out of 10, (9)
"Llegando y no había reserva, no tenían habitaciones.. todo mal "
Mexico
Stefano
The price is ￥15,438
￥15,438 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Villa Ana Maria Cuenca
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Hotel Italia

Hotel Italia

Hotel Italia
3.5 star property
1.2 km from El Barranco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20)
"The staff is very helpful and nice. A number of staff are bilingual and they helped us with our bags. "
United States
Sidney
The price is ￥5,848
￥5,848 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Hotel Italia
Exterior
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional
4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca, 0.7 km from El Barranco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57)
"This hotel is amazing. The staff is so attentive and made all of my accommodations. I would def recommend staying in Itza hotel in the beautiful city of Cuenca! I would come back for sure. "
United States
Rosana
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, City View | Free WiFi
Melody Hotel

Melody Hotel

Melody Hotel
2.0 star property
San Blas, 0.3 km from El Barranco
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (3)
"It is NOT a hotel. It is more like"
United States
Johanna
The price is ￥9,579
￥9,579 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Melody Hotel
Terrace/patio
Casa 11-24 by Casa Bolivar

Casa 11-24 by Casa Bolivar

Casa 11-24 by Casa Bolivar
2.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca, 1.1 km from El Barranco
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Clean, safe. Good location. Easy to get to. Clear instructions on how Casa Bolivar works. "
United States
Dario
The price is ￥6,568
￥6,568 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Casa 11-24 by Casa Bolivar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca
4.5 star property
San Sebastián, 3.3 km from El Barranco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (545)
"Great service, staff, clean rooms. "
United States
Claudia
The price is ￥14,814
￥16,295 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Oro Verde Cuenca
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, River View | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Hostal Kolibri

Hostal Kolibri

Hostal Kolibri
3.5 star property
Huayna-Cápac, 1.4 km from El Barranco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Desde el primer dia la atencion y el don de servicio fue excelente. Los recomiendo y volvería una vez mas. El rio que esta al frente sinceramente hermoso"
Mexico
Lorena
The price is ￥9,668
￥9,668 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Hostal Kolibri
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
4.0 star property
San Blas, 0.5 km from El Barranco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (370)
"Was a espectacular hotel thanx for all guys "
United States
Pablo
The price is ￥16,701
￥18,371 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Pool
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
3.5 star property
2.3 km from El Barranco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (420)
"The place was perfect clean and the the staff very kind "
United States
Diana Patricia Asmal
The price is ￥14,970
￥16,467 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Garden
Apartamentos Otorongo

Apartamentos Otorongo

Apartamentos Otorongo
3.0 star property
1.2 km from El Barranco
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"The space is big and bright with loads of natural light. Clean, with tile floors. Fridge, stove and whatever you need to cook for yourself. Right by the river"
United States
Allan
The price is ￥5,966
￥5,966 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Apartamentos Otorongo
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Morenica del Rosario

Morenica del Rosario

Morenica del Rosario
3.0 star property
San Blas, 0.8 km from El Barranco
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (136)
"Very affordable, clean and walkable to Cuenca downtown"
United States
Eunice
The price is ￥6,245
￥6,869 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Morenica del Rosario
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Where to stay in El Barranco

Find the best El Barranco areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Cuenca

Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and San Sebastian Plaza while you're in town.

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.

San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and Plaza Rotary Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Blas

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

El Vecino

Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Plaza Rotary Market. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.

Top El Barranco Hotel Reviews

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

10/10 Excellent
"All good. The suite has a great view of the cathedral "
David 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in El Barranco?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Cuenca's El Barranco neighborhood. Are you looking for El Barranco travel tips? Be sure to check out Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in El Barranco?
Based on our traveler data, Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco is one of the top choices for your stay in El Barranco. This aparthotel offers in-room kitchens and free WiFi. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir and KINTU PLAZA HOSPEDAJE.
How many hotels can I expect to find in El Barranco?
If you're searching for places to stay in Cuenca, choose from one of Expedia's 17 hotels and other accommodations in El Barranco.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Barranco, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in El Barranco.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to El Barranco?
For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to El Barranco, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Cuenca neighborhood?
Sights like Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures and Sombrero Museum can be part of your cultural tour of El Barranco. Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around El Barranco include Inter-American Center of Popular Arts, Las Conceptas Museum, and Cuenca Municipal Planetarium. When you're sightseeing in Cuenca, Museum of the Canari Identity and Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium are also worth a stop.