Cuenca
Travel Guide
Visit Cuenca
Where to stay in Cuenca
San Sebastián
While San Sebastián isn't home to many top sights, San Sebastian Plaza and San Francisco Plaza Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
El Barranco
While visiting El Barranco, you might make a stop by sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Puente Roto.
Puertas del Sol
When in Puertas del Sol, you can plan a visit to San Sebastian Plaza and San Francisco Plaza Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Cuenca
Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like San Francisco Plaza Market and Convent of the Assumption while you're in town.
Cuenca Historic Center
While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Convent of the Assumption and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.
Oro Verde Cuenca
"El Hotel está viejo, con ubicación regular! Caro para los servicios que ofrece!"
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
"Breakfast was great Staff was great Room was great and cleaned great !"
Reviewed on 2026/6/9
Vaway Hotel
"Nice place, convenient location, street outside is loud as are the church bells. Do not recommend ordering taxi or Uber from there but instead walk a few blocks away"
Reviewed on 2026/6/6
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
"Overlooked the Tomebamba River and was very relaxing. It was advertised as a studio but it was actually a one bedroom/ 2 bath unit with open kitchen and living area plus a nice balcony. There was a coffee shop/ cafe next door that was also nice and the employees were always helpful and the food was ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/10
Suitesecu Rentals Cuenca
"Recommend"
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
APART HOTEL CASA BLANCA
"Close to historic center. Nice small apartment with kitchen. If you're not used to Cuenca, be prepared for cold nights and no hotel has heaters. Unfortunately there was a couple of smoke detectors that kept beeping all night throughout the hotel. They do offer an included friendly breakfast at a ..."
Reviewed on 2026/3/11
Popular places to visit
Calderon Park
Calderon Park is just one of the places to see in Cuenca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.
New Cathedral of Cuenca
After visiting New Cathedral of Cuenca, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cuenca. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Puente Roto
You can find out about the history of Cuenca with a trip to Puente Roto. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its museums.
Mall del Rio
You can do some window-shopping at Mall del Rio during your trip to Cuenca. Discover the museums and cathedral in this walkable area.
Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium
Catch an event at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium during your trip to Cuenca.
