Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide

Cuenca

A cityscape with historic architecture, including domed buildings and a prominent church tower.
A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.
A cityscape with a restaurant featuring thatched roofs.
A person suspended in a harness, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.
A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.

Stay near popular Cuenca Historic Center attractions


Top hotels in Cuenca Historic Center

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ₹5,765 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹5,765
₹5,765 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"Great price. Nice rooftop restaurant. Central location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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 ₹10,810 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹10,810
₹11,891 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. They helped us order taxis and gave us recommendations for where to eat and visit. I had the Inca massage and it was amazing. We will definitely stay there again and recommend it."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 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
Fully refundable
The price is ₹4,865 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹4,865
₹5,351 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Plaza ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (520 reviews)
"Everything was perfect in the property"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Casa de las Rosas

Casa de las Rosas

3 out of 5
Manuel Vega 12-57 entre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ₹2,235 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹2,235
₹2,235 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this guesthouse in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free airport drop-off. Popular attractions San Blas Park and Plaza Rotary Market ...
8.2/10 Very good! (193 reviews)
"They advertise on Expedia as self parking with a maximum cost of $6 per day, but then when you get there you find out that if you move the car in and out during the day then you will be charged the garage’s regular rate of two dollars per hour and so they tell you if you buy parking slips from one ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Casa de las Rosas
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ₹13,727 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
₹13,727
₹15,099 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Stay at this boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (395 reviews)
"Lindo hotel en el centro de Cuenca, caminando al parque y a muchas tiendas y restaurantes"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Hotel

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is ₹8,389 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹8,389
₹9,227 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
"Always a good choice"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

El Dorado Hotel
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Where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

Find the best Cuenca Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Convent of the Assumption and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.

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.

Huayna-Cápac

If you're spending some time in Huayna-Cápac, Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.

San Blas

If you're spending some time in San Blas, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Convent of the Assumption are top sights worth seeing.

El Barranco

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



Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide