Top 10 Cuenca Historic Center Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parc Royale Suites Hotel	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 373 reviews	View
Santa Lucia House - Forum	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 522 reviews	View
Hotel Raymipampa	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 73 reviews	View

Where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

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

A historic cathedral with multiple domes and a bell tower.

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.

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A white church with a bell tower and dome, surrounded by cobblestone streets and palm trees.

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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A picnic table with a bottle of beer, a glass, and a bag, overlooking a mountainous landscape with a llama in the distance.

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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A cathedral with a large blue dome and multiple spires, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cityscape.

San Blas

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

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A historic building with a tower, a fountain, and a street with pedestrians and vehicles.

El Barranco

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

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Top Cuenca Historic Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

NASS Central Garden

8/10 Good

"The place is an old "casona" from beginning of 1900. It is well maintained for the age but the wooden floors make sounds everytime you walk, but are especially noticeable at night when it's less noisy around the city. The place was clean, the room we got was bigger than we were supposed to get and that was a plus. The free breakfast had eggs, ham, sausages, white bread that you can toast, small delicious sweet bread buns, butter, and raspberry jam. Also, they add different kinds of fruits like apple, bananas, watermelon, and papaya. For drinks the options are juice(orange, lulo, tree tomato, papaya or watermelon), water, hot water for tea(chamomile, anis or mint) and black coffee. The coffee was not good so lower your expectations. The mattresses at the rooms were either to hard or to soft, but they were ok for the price range we paid. My lower back herniate disc was complaining after the third day at the venue. There was always a person at the reception desk during normal business hours."

Casa de las Rosas

8/10 Good

"Directly in Cuenca el centere. Perfect for walking. Go to the street vendors and grab some authentic Ecuadorian street food in the evening. Very friendly staff. Building was well kept and clean though a bit noisy. Beautiful old hardwood floors announced every visitor. There is on-site parking for about $4 overnight. A lovely light breakfast was provided"

El Dorado Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We have been coming to Cuenca and staying at El Dorado Hotel since the hotel opened around 1970 when my wife and I were married. We have been coming back regularly on our trips to Ecuador and Cuenca since. Our last stay was in July 2026. The El Dorado has been a consistently comfortable and enjoyable stay. And you can’t beat its convenient location one block from the plaza and cathedral. We don’t even think about going to a different hotel when in Cuenca."

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

10/10 Excellent

"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, the park. The best part was having a washer/dryer. I love being able to come home with clean clothes."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Cuenca Historic Center?

Travellers to Cuenca's Cuenca Historic Center neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Convent of the Assumption and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga as part of your Cuenca Historic Center travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Cuenca Historic Center?

Based on our traveller data, Vaway Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Cuenca Historic Center. This hotel offers a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel and Santa Lucia House - Forum.

How many hotels are there in Cuenca Historic Center?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cuenca, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 149 Cuenca Historic Center hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cuenca Historic Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Cuenca Historic Center.

What are the top things to see and do in Cuenca Historic Center?

Cuenca Historic Center's sights and attractions like Las Conceptas Museum, Sombrero Museum and Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures offer insight into the local culture. Convent of the Assumption and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Plaza Rotary Market, Civic Plaza and Museum of the Canari Identity are just a few of the places to visit in and around Cuenca Historic Center. San Francisco Plaza Market and Inter-American Center of Popular Arts are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cuenca.

How can I get around Cuenca Historic Center and the greater Cuenca area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station is the closest metro station. 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.

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1. Santa Lucia House - Forum

2. Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

3. El Dorado Hotel

4. Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

5. Vaway Hotel

6. ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

7. Casa Firenza

8. Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

9. Parc Royale Suites Hotel

10. Hotel El Conquistador

11. NASS Central Garden

12. Hotel Chat Noir Cuenca

13. Hotel Boutique Casa Montalvo Cuenca

14. Hotel Pegasus

15. Morenica del Rosario

16. NASS Loft Atahualpa

17. Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

18. Hotel & Suites El Quijote

19. Hotel Raymipampa

20. Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

Compare popular hotels in Cuenca Historic Center

Where to stay in Cuenca Historic Center

Downtown Cuenca

San Sebastián

Huayna-Cápac

San Blas

El Barranco

Top Cuenca Historic Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel NASS Casa del Aguila

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