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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Parc Royale Suites Hotel	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 67 reviews	View
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 373 reviews	View
Hotel Raymipampa	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
Santa Lucia House - Forum	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 523 reviews	View

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.

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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, University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Plaza Rotary Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A picnic table with a bottle of beer, a glass, and a bag, overlooking a mountainous landscape with a llama in the distance.

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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A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.

San Blas

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

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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 Puente Roto.

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Top Downtown Cuenca Hotel Reviews

El Dorado Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

NASS Central Garden

8/10 Good

"The place is an old "casona" from beginning of 1900. It is well maintained for the age but the wooden floors make sounds everytime you walk, but are especially noticeable at night when it's less noisy around the city. The place was clean, the room we got was bigger than we were supposed to get and that was a plus. The free breakfast had eggs, ham, sausages, white bread that you can toast, small delicious sweet bread buns, butter, and raspberry jam. Also, they add different kinds of fruits like apple, bananas, watermelon, and papaya. For drinks the options are juice(orange, lulo, tree tomato, papaya or watermelon), water, hot water for tea(chamomile, anis or mint) and black coffee. The coffee was not good so lower your expectations. The mattresses at the rooms were either to hard or to soft, but they were ok for the price range we paid. My lower back herniate disc was complaining after the third day at the venue. There was always a person at the reception desk during normal business hours."

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing boutique Hotel, great staff and unique style. Perfect location, steps from the main square and cathedral. Highly recommend a splurge in getting the presidential suite, massive beautiful room & bathroom. Their roof top restaurant is great as well, we went for Martini and Jazz night. Also, don't miss out on their breakfast, it is delicious (try the local Ecuadorian ones)."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Cuenca?

Downtown Cuenca is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options. Be sure to check out University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga as part of your Downtown Cuenca travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Cuenca?

Based on our traveler data, TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Cuenca. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Vaway Hotel and Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Cuenca area?

Expedia has 134 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Cuenca to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cuenca area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Cuenca, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Cuenca.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Cuenca?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Cuenca, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do in this Cuenca neighborhood?

Browse the collections at Casa de los Arcos Art Museum, Sombrero Museum, or Las Conceptas Museum in Downtown Cuenca. University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Cuenca include San Francisco Plaza Market, Convent of the Assumption, and Museum of Extreme Art. When you're sightseeing in Cuenca, Museum of the Canari Identity and Inter-American Center of Popular Arts are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Cuenca and the greater Cuenca area?

If you want to venture out of town, Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at 14n - Antonio Borrero Station.

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Our top choices for Downtown Cuenca hotels

1. Santa Lucia House - Forum

2. Vaway Hotel

3. Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4. Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

5. TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

6. Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

7. Hotel El Conquistador

8. El Dorado Hotel

9. Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca

10. Casa Firenza

11. Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

12. Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

13. Morenica del Rosario

14. Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

15. ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

16. NASS Central Garden

17. Aleros Hotel Boutique

18. Hotel Azul de la Plaza

19. Hotel Chat Noir Cuenca

20. Pepe's House Cuenca I Boutique Hotel

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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Cuenca Historic Center

San Sebastián

Huayna-Cápac

San Blas

El Barranco

Top Downtown Cuenca Hotel Reviews

El Dorado Hotel

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