Cuenca

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View of Cuenca from Mirador de Turi, Canar Province, Ecuador, South America
Pumapungo ruins near Cuenca, Ecuador, aerial drone
Ecuador in the city of Cuenca. The Plaza Central, in the background the new Cathedral.
Estatua de una madre en Cuenca, Ecuador
Fireworks over the domes of the New Cathedral in Cuenca, Ecuador.

Where to stay in Cuenca

Find the best Cuenca areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Cuenca
Learn more about Cuenca

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 Barranco

While visiting El Barranco, you might make a stop by sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Sombrero Museum.

Puertas del Sol

When in Puertas del Sol, you can plan a visit to San Francisco Plaza Market and San Sebastian Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Cuenca

Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like San Francisco Plaza Market and Convent of the Assumption while you're in town.

Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Convent of the Assumption and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca

4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N Cuenca Azuay
$105 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$116 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (611 reviews)
"El Hotel está viejo, con ubicación regular! Caro para los servicios que ofrece!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Oro Verde Cuenca
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Circunvalación Sur y Ave. Felipe II Cuenca
$89 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$98 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews)
"Breakfast was great Staff was great Room was great and cleaned great !"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
$60 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$60 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
"Nice place, convenient location, street outside is loud as are the church bells. Do not recommend ordering taxi or Uber from there but instead walk a few blocks away"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Vaway Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

3.5 out of 5
Pa. 3 de Noviembre Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center of Popular ...
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Suitesecu Rentals Cuenca

Suitesecu Rentals Cuenca

3.5 out of 5
Ave Remigio Crespo Toral Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Museum of Modern Art and San ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Recommend"

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Suitesecu Rentals Cuenca
APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA

APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA

4 out of 5
MARISCAL LAMAR ENTRE VARGAS MACHUCA Cuenca Azuay
Stay at this aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Civic Plaza ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Close to historic center. Nice small apartment with kitchen. If you're not used to Cuenca, be prepared for cold nights and no hotel has heaters. Unfortunately there was a couple of smoke detectors that kept beeping all night throughout the hotel. They do offer an included friendly breakfast at a ..."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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