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Cuenca Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador

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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Cuenca, Cuenca

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Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (326)
"Food and service was great "
United States
frank
The price is €139
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Reception
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (459)
"Great place to stay "
United States
steven
The price is €70
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (449)
"Very clean place, excellent staff, great breakfast included "
United States
JUAN
The price is €67
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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, (112)
"Excelente Habitacion "
Mexico
JOSSELYN VALERIA
The price is €26
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hotel Presidente by NASS
Restaurant
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (98)
"The food was excellent and the service was great , very friendly staff! "
United States
Manuel
Vaway Hotel
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, (367)
"Was a espectacular hotel thanx for all guys "
United States
Pablo
The price is €110
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
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, (7)
"Great Stuff, Great Service, But Ali Come Back Again"
United States
Luis
The price is €33
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel Azul de la Plaza

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Timothy
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
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 €26
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon
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, (330)
"Nice place"
United States
David
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones
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
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 €70
26 Nov - 27 Nov
El Dorado Hotel
Exterior
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55)
"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
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)
"Was great! Staff really nice and helpfull!"
United States
Santiago
The price is €32
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Deluxe Double Room
Casa Firenza

Casa Firenza

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11)
"Great location. Good restaurant, service is great, restaurant is amazing, a bit slow breakfast"
United States
Vladimir
Casa Firenza
Terrace/patio
Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (64)
"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
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, (23)
"Excelent Services "
United States
Mae
The price is €76
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hotel Valgus
Triple Room
Hotel El Conquistador

Hotel El Conquistador

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.8 out of 10, Good, (134)
"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 €95
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel El Conquistador
Family Quadruple Room
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 €23
30 Nov - 1 Dec
NASS Central Garden
Reception
Hotel & Suites El Quijote

Hotel & Suites El Quijote

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"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 €42
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hotel & Suites El Quijote
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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.

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 Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and San Francisco Plaza Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

10/10 Excellent
"exclente"
CARLOS 4-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

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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 Azul de la Plaza and Hotel Boutique Los Balcones.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Cuenca area?
Expedia has 123 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 Sombrero Museum, Casa de los Arcos Art 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.