Cuenca

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Cuenca
Cuenca
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Where to stay in Cuenca

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Downtown Cuenca

Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while you're in town.

Downtown Cuenca
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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.

Cuenca Historic Center
Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca is a beautiful city surrounded by rivers.
It is widely regarded as the most European city in the country of Ecuador due to its 16th and 17th century era Spanish colonial architecture resembling cities and architecture throughout Spain.

Huayna-Cápac

While visiting Huayna-Cápac, you might make a stop by sights like Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium and Cuenca Botanical Garden.

Huayna-Cápac
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Totoracocha

Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Civic Plaza. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.

Totoracocha
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San Blas

If you're spending some time in San Blas, Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and New Cathedral of Cuenca are top sights worth seeing.

San Blas
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El Vecino

Even though there aren't top sights in El Vecino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Civic Plaza. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.

El Vecino
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4 out of 5
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo, Cuenca, Azuay
$81 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$89 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (421 reviews)
Affordable and central lodging
"Inviting and welcoming staff. Dining in the restaurant was a treat. Paul and Luis took great care of us. The modern room overlooked the futbol stadium which allowed us to watch a futbol game. I will definitely return to this property."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca, Azuay
Fully refundable
$53 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$58 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great location, within walking distance of most major sites of interest."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

3.5 out of 5
Ave. Circunvalación Sur y Ave. Felipe II, Cuenca
$94 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$103 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (383 reviews)
"Great staff and close to everything."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
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 3.5-star aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Rent of a condominium apartment  balzay bajo via San Joaquin, Cuenca Ecuador

Rent of a condominium apartment balzay bajo via San Joaquin, Cuenca Ecuador

Cuenca
Stay at this apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sombrero Museum and San Francisco Plaza Market are located ...
Rent of a condominium apartment balzay bajo via San Joaquin, Cuenca Ecuador
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

3 out of 5
Cantón Marcabelí, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
"Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
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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