Cuenca

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Cuenca
Cuenca
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Where to stay in Cuenca

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Downtown Cuenca

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

Downtown Cuenca
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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.

Cuenca Historic Center
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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.

San Blas
Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca is a beautiful city surrounded by rivers.
It is widely regarded as the most European city in the country of Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain.

Huayna-Cápac

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

Huayna-Cápac
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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.

El Vecino
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San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and New Cathedral of Cuenca are some notable places to visit nearby.

San Sebastián
Oro Verde Cuenca
Oro Verde Cuenca
4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N, Cuenca, Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥14,078 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
¥14,078
¥15,486 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (488 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and accommodating! I do not speak spanish and they were very gracious, kind and patient. Everyone was very hospitable! The hotel was beautifully decorated! A very Classy and welcoming environment!"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Oro Verde Cuenca
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
3 out of 5
Cantón Marcabelí, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
"Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
3.5 out of 5
Ave. Circunvalación Sur y Ave. Felipe II, Cuenca
The price is ¥12,701 per night from May 4 to May 5
¥12,701
¥13,971 total
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (368 reviews)
"Property is nice, unfortunately they charge extra for every single thing, also they charge sales tax, they don't tell you until you make a reservation. They should be more serius about."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Parc Royale Suites Hotel
Parc Royale Suites Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Luis Cordero 10-13 y Gran Colombia, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Esqueletologia ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"The perfect place to base daily excursions to explore the culture. Walking distance to fantastic Ecuadorian cuisine and fabulous cathedrals of from colonial times"

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025

Parc Royale Suites Hotel
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
3.5 out of 5
Pa. 3 de Noviembre, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
3 out of 5
Cantón Marcabelí, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
"Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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