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

HK$125
per adult
Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour
Toreadora lake Cajas NP

Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

HK$313
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

HK$306
per adult
Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca
Giron Chorro Waterfall

Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake

HK$423
per adult
Giron Waterfall and Busa Lake
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

HK$455
per adult
Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.
Guided tour of Cajas National Park

Boxes 360 Half Day National Park

HK$274
per adult
Boxes 360 Half Day National Park
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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 HK$474 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
HK$474
HK$474 total
16 Sept - 17 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 HK$575 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
HK$575
HK$632 total
16 Sept - 17 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 HK$340 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
HK$340
HK$374 total
16 Oct - 17 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 ...
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is HK$847 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
HK$847
HK$932 total
16 Sept - 17 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
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 HK$621 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
HK$621
HK$683 total
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 ...
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Hotel

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
The price is HK$588 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
HK$588
HK$647 total
27 Sept - 28 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 cityscape at night with illuminated streets and prominent buildings.

Puertas del Sol

While Puertas del Sol may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden.

Downtown Cuenca