Downtown Cuenca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Cuenca
Stay near popular Downtown Cuenca attractions
Activities

Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca

Ingapirca Ruins and Inca Face Small Group Tour from Cuenca.

Cajas Unveiled: A Half-Day Escape from Cuenca

Cuenca: Half-Day City Tour including Panama Hat Factory
Our pick of the best Downtown Cuenca Hotel Deals

Vaway Hotel

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Santa Lucia House - Forum
"Nos encantó todo, la ubicación del hotel , tiene todo cerca ,la atención del personal excelente y la habitación hermosa y muy cómoda, el desayuno riquísimo, lo recomendamos 100%"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
"Great property, great staff, well maintained. Location is perfect! Only small issue is the the rooms have No AC, for American visitors, this may be a little issue on hot days/nights or for those who sleep cold."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
"Everything in this boutique hotel is perfect, no doubt and book it"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Hotel Azul de la Plaza
"I had arrived early and was able to check in early as I had mentioned in my messages to the staff at the hotel. Everyone was very helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. The area is very quiet at night so I had some great sleeps over my time there. The breakfast was very well done with ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Cuenca

Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga 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 Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

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

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













