Downtown Cuenca

Cuenca

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.
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Cuenca attractions

A cobblestone street leading to a town square with a view of distant hills.

Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga

9.4/10 (310 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a visit to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Panama Hat Factory

Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

€14
per adult
Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

€34
per adult
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Cuenca down town

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory

€30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory
Toreadora lake Cajas NP

Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

€35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
Cuenca : Cajas National Park & Hostería Dos Chorreras

Cuenca : Cajas National Park & Hostería Dos Chorreras

€22
per adult
Cuenca : Cajas National Park & Hostería Dos Chorreras
Ikat workshop

Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues

€48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gualaceo, Chordelg and San Bartolome craft making villagues
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Top hotels in Downtown Cuenca

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is €52 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
€52
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
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 €69 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
€69
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
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
The price is €42 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
€42
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (534 reviews)
"Nos encantó todo, la ubicación del hotel , tiene todo cerca ,la atención del personal excelente y la habitación hermosa y muy cómoda, el desayuno riquísimo, lo recomendamos 100%"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Santa Lucia House - Forum
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4 out of 5
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo Cuenca Azuay
The price is €75 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
€75
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (504 reviews)
"Great property, great staff, well maintained. Location is perfect! Only small issue is the the rooms have No AC, for American visitors, this may be a little issue on hot days/nights or for those who sleep cold."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is €108 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
€108
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (407 reviews)
"Everything in this boutique hotel is perfect, no doubt and book it"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 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 €71 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
€71
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (233 reviews)
"Buena ubicación y parqueadero conveniente, el personal atento y supo resolver problemas. Solo tomar en cuenta que el precio marcado en la plataforma no incluye el IVA del 15% si eres Ecuatoriano."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

El Dorado Hotel
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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 Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

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, San Sebastian Plaza and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some notable places to visit nearby.

A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

San Blas

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

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

Huayna-Cápac

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

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.

Downtown Cuenca

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