Cuenca Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cuenca
Cuenca
Photo by Jerry Joseph
Photo by Lisa A Schmidt
Photo by Jerry Joseph

Where to stay in Cuenca

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Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by New Cathedral of Cuenca and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.

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
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Huayna-Cápac

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

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 Plaza Rotary Market. 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 Plaza Rotary Market. Jump on the metro at Terminal Terrestre Station to see more of the city.

El Vecino
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
3.5 out of 5
Ave. Circunvalación Sur y Ave. Felipe II, Cuenca
The price is 2.454.224 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
2.454.224 ₫
3.313.202 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
"Great staff and close to everything."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
4 out of 5
Av. del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo, Cuenca, Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.108.948 ₫ per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
2.108.948 ₫
2.319.843 ₫ total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (417 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 28 Jun 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Oro Verde Cuenca
Oro Verde Cuenca
4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N, Cuenca, Azuay
The price is 2.456.314 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
2.456.314 ₫
2.701.945 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (499 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great area, restaurants are all around walking distance. Excellent location"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Oro Verde 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 Wi-Fi, in-room massages and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center ...
"The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
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 Wi-Fi, 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 13 Aug 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Gaviota Apartments & Suites
Gaviota Apartments & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Av. Luis Moreno Mora 6-108 y Av. Solano, Cuenca
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museum of Metals and Alejandro Serrano ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"We've stayed before, its a good place the apartment is very comfortable"

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2024

Gaviota Apartments & Suites
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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