Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide

Cuenca

A cityscape with historic architecture, including domed buildings and a prominent church tower.
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.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Cuenca Historic Center

Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿2,019 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,019
฿2,019 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Convent of the Assumption ...
9/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
"Good and friendly"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

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 ฿2,693 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,693
฿2,962 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)
"El staff fue súper amable. La habitación muy limpia. Desayuno buffet muy variado. Excelente todo. Volveré definitivamente."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

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 ฿1,620 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿1,620
฿1,782 total
28 Oct - 29 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (541 reviews)
"I stayed 10 days and i enjoyed my stay. The location is perfect for walking to nearby things to see. The breakfast was made to order. The staff was very friendly and helpful and always available."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

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 ฿3,739 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,739
฿4,113 total
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Our experience was very good. However, the only issue we encountered was the strong kerosene smell on the third floor. The heating lamps located in the interior patio-which at night also operates as a restaurant, where the food is excellent, by the way- emit a very intense kerosene or gasoline odor, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
El Dorado Cuenca

El Dorado Cuenca

4 out of 5
Gran Colombia 7-87 y Luis Cordero Cuenca Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,688 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,688
฿2,957 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Cúpulas Lookout are ...
El Dorado Cuenca
Hotel NASS Continental

Hotel NASS Continental

3.5 out of 5
Gran Colombia 6-59 y Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿1,090 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿1,090
฿1,090 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Plaza Rotary Market and Calderon Park ...
Hotel NASS Continental
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Where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

Find the best Cuenca Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and San Sebastian Plaza while in the area.

San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden 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.

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.

Huayna-Cápac

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



Cuenca Historic Center Travel Guide