El Barranco Travel Guide

Cuenca

A cityscape with a river, residential buildings, and mountains in the background.
A historic building with a tower, a fountain, and a street with pedestrians and vehicles.
A stone bridge over a river, a white church with a bell tower, and lush greenery.
A flowing river with rocks, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Stay near popular El Barranco attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in El Barranco

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

3 out of 5
calle larga y presidente Borrero Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿1,025 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿1,025
฿1,025 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Inter-American Center of ...
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

3.5 out of 5
Pa. 3 de Noviembre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿1,708 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿1,708
฿1,879 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Stay at this aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center of Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"I stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment and had a wonderful time with my daughter. The place is beautiful, just like the pics. I loved the balcony (even though I didn’t enjoy it because we were always out, it was nice to have). The location was perfect. You can walk to historic district, local market, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
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 ฿3,483 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,483
฿3,831 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
"Great breakfast buffet. We'll location. Very noisy rooms from street cars and trucks even at night."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Oro Verde Cuenca

Oro Verde Cuenca

4.5 out of 5
Av Ordóñez Lasso S/N Cuenca Azuay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,483 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,483
฿3,831 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (619 reviews)
"Todo bien, personal atento y amable. Falta un poco de mantenimiento."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Oro Verde Cuenca
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Aguirre 8-17 y Mariscal Sucre Cuenca Azuay
The price is ฿2,025 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,025
฿2,025 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (146 reviews)
"Great price. Nice rooftop restaurant. Central location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Vaway Hotel
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 ฿2,980 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿2,980
฿3,278 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (488 reviews)
"ok"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
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Where to stay in El Barranco

Find the best El Barranco 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 Convent of the Assumption and University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden while in the area.

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.

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.

Huayna-Cápac

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

San Blas

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



El Barranco Travel Guide