What's it like in El Barranco?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Cuenca's El Barranco neighbourhood. Are you looking for El Barranco travel tips? Make sure that you visit Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in El Barranco?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir is one of the top choices for your stay in El Barranco. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco and KINTU PLAZA HOSPEDAJE .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the El Barranco area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cuenca, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodation options in El Barranco.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Barranco, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in El Barranco.

What is there to do around this Cuenca neighbourhood?

Sights like Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures and Sombrero Museum can be part of your cultural tour of El Barranco. Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around El Barranco include Inter-American Center of Popular Arts, Las Conceptas Museum and Cuenca Municipal Planetarium. When you're sightseeing in Cuenca, Museum of the Canari Identity and Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for El Barranco hotels

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

El Barranco

Andreas

RM142 total

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

KINTU PLAZA HOSPEDAJE

El Barranco

RM202 total

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

El Barranco

Monique

Hotel Cisne

2.5 km from El Barranco

Carmen

RM122 total

28 Feb - 1 Mar

Sanchz Aqua Lounge Hotel by Chat Noir

San Sebastián, 4 km from El Barranco

Melvin

RM102 total

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Hotel Italia Cuenca - Tranvía Centro y Aeropuerto

1.2 km from El Barranco

Rosie

QUINTA MARIA ISABEL

24 km from El Barranco

RM211 total

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Uzhupud Garden Hotel & lodge

28.9 km from El Barranco

Sonia

NASS Central Garden

San Blas, 0.7 km from El Barranco

mario

RM106 total

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA

Cuenca Historic Center, 0.9 km from El Barranco

RM187 total

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Hotel Norte

Downtown Cuenca, 1 km from El Barranco

"The advantage was that the hotel is within walking distance of the main bus terminal and close to a tram stop. The shower also had amply supply of hot water. But the staff could use with better training in customer service. You should not have to wait several minutes when you arrive at 5:30 pm for someone to open up the door to check you in. The staff also had trouble finding my reservation once I did check in. "

Thomas

Killary Lodge

11.3 km from El Barranco

Joel

RM492 total

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Estancia Jardín de Teresita

11.9 km from El Barranco

Daniel

Villa Ana Maria Cuenca

12.7 km from El Barranco

Stefano

RM597 total

2 Mar - 3 Mar

El Renacimiento

Downtown Cuenca, 0.9 km from El Barranco

Valeria

RM113 total

22 Feb - 23 Feb

NASS Loft Atahualpa

San Blas, 0.6 km from El Barranco

Andrea

Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir

San Blas, 0.3 km from El Barranco

Rene

RM201 total

22 Feb - 23 Feb

HOTEL MAJESTIC 1 CUENCA

Downtown Cuenca, 0.8 km from El Barranco

Jorge Luis

RM156 total

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Kawsay Yachay B&B

13 km from El Barranco

RM70 total

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

Downtown Cuenca, 1 km from El Barranco

Nieve Leticia

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Where to stay in El Barranco

Find the best El Barranco areas for the activities you enjoy most.

The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it

Downtown Cuenca

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

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Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador

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.

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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.

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San Blas

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

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The Black Sheep Inn, Chugchilan, Ecuador......picnic lunch with Ted the Llama!

Huayna-Cápac

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

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Top El Barranco Hotel Reviews

Oro Verde Cuenca

10/10 Excellent

"Room was excellent! It was clean and it had everything one could need. Most importantly, the people at reception made the difference. Maria Teresa Yela, provided me with a superb attention. Made me feel like a king. Thank you all!!"