The Best Hotels in Downtown Cuenca, Cuenca - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parc Royale Suites Hotel	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Santa Lucia House - Forum	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 523 reviews	View
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 73 reviews	View
Casa 11-24 by Casa Bolivar	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 38 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas 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

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

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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

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

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Top Downtown Cuenca Hotel Reviews

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

10/10 Excellent

"Location"

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."

El Dorado Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We have been coming to Cuenca and staying at El Dorado Hotel since the hotel opened around 1970 when my wife and I were married. We have been coming back regularly on our trips to Ecuador and Cuenca since. Our last stay was in July 2026. The El Dorado has been a consistently comfortable and enjoyable stay. And you can’t beat its convenient location one block from the plaza and cathedral. We don’t even think about going to a different hotel when in Cuenca."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Cuenca?

Downtown Cuenca is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options. Make sure that you visit Convent of the Assumption and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden as part of your Downtown Cuenca travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Cuenca?

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

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

Expedia has 134 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Cuenca.

What can I see and do in this Cuenca neighbourhood?

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

2. Santa Lucia House - Forum

3. El Dorado Hotel

4. Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

5. Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

6. Casa Firenza

7. ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

8. Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca

9. TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

10. Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

11. Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

12. Hotel El Conquistador

13. Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

14. Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

15. Hotel Azul de la Plaza

16. Hotel Chat Noir Cuenca

17. NASS Central Garden

18. Morenica del Rosario

19. Hotel Pegasus

20. Hotel Spa Santa Ana

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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

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

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