Cuenca

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Cuenca
Cuenca
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Where to stay in Cuenca

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Downtown Cuenca

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

Downtown Cuenca
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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.

Cuenca Historic Center
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San Blas

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

San Blas
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Huayna-Cápac

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

Huayna-Cápac
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Totoracocha

Even though there aren't top sights in Totoracocha, 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.

Totoracocha
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San Sebastián

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

San Sebastián
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 RM379 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM379
RM417 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (423 reviews)
Affordable and central lodging
"Inviting and welcoming staff. Dining in the restaurant was a treat. Paul and Luis took great care of us. The modern room overlooked the futbol stadium which allowed us to watch a futbol game. I will definitely return to this property."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Santa Lucia House - Forum

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4 out of 5
Antonio Borrero 10-91 y Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca, Azuay
The price is RM309 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
RM309
RM340 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews)
"Outstanding Staff, simply great experience!!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Santa Lucia House - Forum
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 RM399 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM399
RM438 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (385 reviews)
"Great staff and close to everything."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

3.5 out of 5
Pa. 3 de Noviembre, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Inter-American Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo

3 out of 5
Cantón Marcabelí, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cuenca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall del Rio and Galeria FVega are located ...
"Es una muy buena opción pero el parqueo es dificil y si existen más huéspedes hay que parquear en fila y pedir que retiren el auto, molestoso pero manejable. Un punto que si no me agradò es el hecho de que existe un solo baño. Es dificil con una familia grande."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2024

Apartamento 3 habitaciones y parqueo
Parc Royale Suites Hotel

Parc Royale Suites Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Luis Cordero 10-13 y Gran Colombia, Cuenca, Azuay
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Cuenca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Calderon Park and Esqueletologia ...
"The perfect place to base daily excursions to explore the culture. Walking distance to fantastic Ecuadorian cuisine and fabulous cathedrals of from colonial times"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Parc Royale Suites Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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