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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Cuenca, Cuenca

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Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (462)
"Great place to stay "
United States
steven
The price is ₹6,348
₹6,983 total
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Courtyard
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (330)
"Food and service was great "
United States
frank
The price is ₹13,134
₹14,447 total
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Restaurant
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (101)
"The food was excellent and the service was great , very friendly staff! "
United States
Manuel
Vaway Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (454)
"Very clean place, excellent staff, great breakfast included "
United States
JUAN
The price is ₹8,414
₹9,256 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Sports bar
Hotel Presidente by NASS

Hotel Presidente by NASS

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.6 out of 10, Good, (113)
"Excelente Habitacion "
Mexico
JOSSELYN VALERIA
The price is ₹2,673
₹2,673 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Presidente by NASS
Indoor pool
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8)
"Great Stuff, Great Service, But Ali Come Back Again"
United States
Luis
The price is ₹2,794
₹3,694 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (368)
"Was a espectacular hotel thanx for all guys "
United States
Pablo
The price is ₹10,327
₹11,359 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel Azul de la Plaza

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36)
"The Hotel is good for the price. But need a lot of updates in the rooms "
United States
ERICK
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Terrace/patio
Check Inn B&B - Hostel

Check Inn B&B - Hostel

2.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (24)
"Friendly stuff "
United States
mario
Check Inn B&B - Hostel
Lunch, dinner served; Latin American cuisine, al fresco dining
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (332)
"Great beautiful rooms"
Canada
Florence
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones
Front of property – evening/night
El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (212)
"Wonderful room, terrific breakfast and great staff. The room was lovely and very comfortable. Terrific location!"
Canada
Debby
The price is ₹9,648
₹10,612 total
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
El Dorado Hotel
Restaurant
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

2.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (41)
"Super nice and helpful staff - nice rooms - good breakfast"
Canada
Andreas
The price is ₹3,280
₹3,280 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Exterior
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"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
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon

Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.4 out of 10, Good, (141)
"Definitely will stay there again"
United States
Ruth
The price is ₹2,512
₹4,491 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon
Terrace/patio
Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (65)
"I like to walk and it was a little out of the way for Calle Larga or Park Calderón, but I did get to check out the little plaza near by that had a great set of restaurants and a museum of modern art. I did walk around a lot and it did not bother me much, however some people might just take a taxi to other places. "
United States
miguel
Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila
Triple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Hotel El Conquistador

Hotel El Conquistador

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.8 out of 10, Good, (137)
"It is a nice place to stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. The people who works there are very friendly and efficient. For what I am thankful, and I will go back to stay in the hotel El Conquistador. "
United States
Maria
The price is ₹7,238
₹8,017 total
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hotel El Conquistador
Family Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
NASS Central Garden

NASS Central Garden

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.2 out of 10, Good, (27)
"Nice rooms ...nice place....nice people...I love it !!!"
United States
mario
The price is ₹2,406
₹2,406 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
NASS Central Garden
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View | View from room
Hotel Valgus

Hotel Valgus

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.6 out of 10, Good, (25)
"Excelent Services "
United States
Mae
The price is ₹8,019
₹8,837 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hotel Valgus
Reception
Hotel & Suites El Quijote

Hotel & Suites El Quijote

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.6 out of 10, Good, (7)
"The hotel was well situated and easy to get to. Walking distance to many activities, shops churches and museums etc Room was nice and clean each time we returned from our outings. The only inconvenience was not being able to go out early for church service as the hotel was closed until 7.30am. A Comfortable stay in beautiful city that Cuenca turned out to be. "
Australia
Marlene
The price is ₹3,811
₹4,383 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hotel & Suites El Quijote
Luxury Double Room, Patio, Garden View | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated
Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca

Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"This hotel is beautiful and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. They go above and beyond to ensure that you have an amazing stay. The breakfast is made fresh when you get to the dining area and incorporates traditional cuisine of Cuenca. The area around the hotel is quiet and safe, and is walkable to other locations. "
United States
Graciela
The price is ₹4,686
₹4,686 total
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca
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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Francisco Plaza Market and Plaza Rotary Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

San Blas

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

Huayna-Cápac

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

Top Downtown Cuenca Hotel Reviews

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean quiet room, amazing gardens, friendly wonderful staff, a calm oasis within the beautiful historic district. Close to so many things; walkable area--no car needed."
Peter 11-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

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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 San Francisco Plaza Market 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 Expedia customer reviews, ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional is the highest ranked property in Downtown Cuenca. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and free breakfast. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Hotel Raymipampa and Hotel Azul de la Plaza.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Cuenca area?
Expedia has 126 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. San Francisco Plaza Market and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Cuenca include Convent of the Assumption, Museum of Extreme Art and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden. When you're sightseeing in Cuenca, Museum of the Canari Identity and Esqueletologia Museum 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.