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Discover 364 Downtown Cuenca hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

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Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (323)
"Great hotel and staff"
United States
Alvaro
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Reception
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (457)
"Very nice hotel. Lobby and staff are wonderful. "
United States
Brian
Santa Lucia House - Forum
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (364)
"Beautiful hotel and excellent location! "
United States
Maria
The price is AED 421
AED 464 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (448)
"Very clean place, excellent staff, great breakfast included "
United States
JUAN
The price is AED 257
AED 283 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Sports bar
Hotel Presidente by NASS

Hotel Presidente by NASS

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.6 out of 10, Good, (109)
"Very clean rooms and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is AED 109
AED 109 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Presidente by NASS
Restaurant
Vaway Hotel

Vaway Hotel

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (97)
"Our family enjoyed staying at the Vaway Hotel in Cuenca. It was in the center of many restaurants, shops and more. The hotel was clean, the staff was nice and the rooms were well kept. "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is AED 224
AED 224 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Vaway Hotel
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon

Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.4 out of 10, Good, (141)
"How can you charge more to your “guest” lunch than regular customer. It’s supposed to offer guest the chance to consume more inside your place rather than outside! Meal for guests was $7 and regular customer $5 ?? Not big difference but it counts. "
United States
Pablo
The price is AED 107
AED 107 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon
Front of property - evening/night
Hotel Azul de la Plaza

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Great location, service and value for money. The staff were very helpful and assisted us in calling taxi and answering all the questions we had about Cuenca. Highly recommended"
United States
Mohammed
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Indoor pool
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Great Stuff, Great Service, But Ali Come Back Again"
United States
Luis
The price is AED 114
AED 114 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir
Lunch, dinner served; Latin American cuisine, alfresco dining
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (330)
"Beautiful, rustic hotel that is conveniently located from Parque Calderon (5 min walk). Staff was very professional and helpful. Breakfast included fresh fruit, daily made fruit juice."
United States
Maria
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones
Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Casa Firenza

Casa Firenza

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11)
"Great location. Good restaurant, service is great, restaurant is amazing, a bit slow breakfast"
United States
Vladimir
Casa Firenza
Exterior
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (54)
"This hotel is amazing. The staff is so attentive and made all of my accommodations. I would def recommend staying in Itza hotel in the beautiful city of Cuenca! I would come back for sure. "
United States
Rosana
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional
Front of property - evening/night
El Dorado Hotel

El Dorado Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (210)
"Wonderful room, terrific breakfast and great staff. The room was lovely and very comfortable. Terrific location!"
Canada
Debby
The price is AED 291
AED 320 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
El Dorado Hotel
Terrace/patio
Check Inn B&B - Hostel

Check Inn B&B - Hostel

2.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (24)
"Pros- great price,great views, includes breakfast, location was excellent Cons-thin walls (we just put ear plugs) "
United States
Mina
Check Inn B&B - Hostel
Restaurant
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

2.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (41)
"Super nice and helpful staff - nice rooms - good breakfast"
Canada
Andreas
The price is AED 134
AED 134 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View | View from room
Hotel Valgus

Hotel Valgus

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.6 out of 10, Good, (23)
"Excelent Services "
United States
Mae
The price is AED 294
AED 323 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Valgus
Triple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Hotel El Conquistador

Hotel El Conquistador

4.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.8 out of 10, Good, (134)
"Super excited "
United States
John
The price is AED 331
AED 367 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel El Conquistador
Reception
Hotel & Suites El Quijote

Hotel & Suites El Quijote

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4)
"Las instalaciones muy lúgubres, el personal nada amable, no es nada acogedor, en el lobbie no hay ni música ambiental, se siente como no tiene ganas de trabajar. "
Mexico
Maria
The price is AED 156
AED 179 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hotel & Suites El Quijote
Terrace/patio
Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

3.0 star property
Downtown Cuenca
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (64)
"I like to walk and it was a little out of the way for Calle Larga or Park Calderón, but I did get to check out the little plaza near by that had a great set of restaurants and a museum of modern art. I did walk around a lot and it did not bother me much, however some people might just take a taxi to other places. "
United States
miguel
Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila
Family Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
NASS Central Garden

NASS Central Garden

3.5 star property
Downtown Cuenca
7.2 out of 10, Good, (27)
"Nice rooms ...nice place....nice people...I love it !!!"
United States
mario
The price is AED 98
AED 98 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
NASS Central Garden
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Where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Find the best Downtown Cuenca areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

San Blas

If you're spending some time in San Blas, Puente Roto and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are top sights worth seeing.

San Sebastián

While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Plaza Rotary Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Huayna-Cápac

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

Top Downtown Cuenca Hotel Reviews

Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean, but smelled a bit of mildew, and the previous guest had smoked. "
Clint 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Santa Lucia House - Forum

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Cuenca?
Downtown Cuenca is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options. Be sure to check out University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga as part of your Downtown Cuenca travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Cuenca?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca is the highest ranked property in Downtown Cuenca. This hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighborhood include ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional and Hotel Azul de la Plaza.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Cuenca area?
Expedia has 126 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Cuenca to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cuenca area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Cuenca, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Cuenca.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Cuenca?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Cuenca, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this Cuenca neighborhood?
Browse the collections at Sombrero Museum, Casa de los Arcos Art Museum, or Las Conceptas Museum in Downtown Cuenca. University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Cuenca include San Francisco Plaza Market, Convent of the Assumption, and Museum of Extreme Art. When you're sightseeing in Cuenca, Museum of the Canari Identity and Esqueletologia Museum are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Downtown Cuenca and the greater Cuenca area?
If you want to venture out of town, Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at 14n - Antonio Borrero Station.