Top Hotels in Cuenca
Cuenca Hotels | Places to Stay in Cuenca
Writers and poets have long flourished in arts-oriented Cuenca, the country's third-largest city and the capital of the Azuay province. Cafes and galleries are tucked among the narrow cobblestone streets. The main plaza hosts both the old cathedral, started in 1557, the year the city was founded, and the blue-domed Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, dating to 1885. Locally made Panama hats get top billing at the markets, with centrally located Casa de la Mujer a shopping standout.
Restaurants in Cuenca
1. Hotel Los Balcones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 556 reviews
Los Balcones Hotel is located in the center of Cuenca, to 10 minutes of Mariscal Lamar Airport.Our rooms are designed with fine details, each different and equipped with the requerments os a first-class hotel in a unique colonial setting.Sole Mio works in the central courtyard of the Hotel Boutique Los Balcones, which highlights the magnificent decor and atmosphere. The restaurant combines traditional Ecuadorian culinary trends with finest Italian cuisine, thus providing unique flavors. With ingredients imported and region, always emphasizing the sublime in our menu to the taste of our customers...
Great location, great value, great charm
Reviewed By JkkirkFound in a guide book on Cuenco-oddly noted for its showers. No lie, this place has awesome showers-lots of water pressure and lots of hot water. Really remarkable. Breakfast (included) served on the rooftop terrace-so lovely. Remarkable personal service from front desk guy, Henry. Highly recommend
2. Oro Verde Cuenca
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1095 reviews
Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Cuenca, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Cuenca, Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca is located a short distance from Iglesia de Santo Domingo (1.5 mi) and Prohibido Centro Cultural (1.7 mi). The rooms offer a flat-screen TV, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. In addition, as a valued Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While in Cuenca be sure to experience local ribs favorites at Joes' Secret Garden, Black Angus, or Sabatino's Garden. Cuenca is also known for some great government buildings, including Edificio de la Gobernación de Azuay and Fiscalia Distrital del Azuay, which are not too far from Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca. Enjoy your stay in Cuenca!
5 star hotel with best service
Reviewed By steelriver2014Pros: - Excellent service at reception (best care and support for changing a hotel booking in another hotel) - Good breakfast choice and quality (sensational omelette) - Very quiet with all guest rooms towards the river side Cons: - “bottleneck” in the toilet (even for a 5 star hotel) - Gym was already closed on Sunday early afternoon (also very poor equipment)
3. Mansion Alcazar Boutique Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 453 reviews
Located a quick walk from the famous square of Parque Calderon. Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel is located in a very vibrant area of the city, nearby well known museums and churches. This republic style architectural adds the perfect element of elegance to this already refined structure. Guests of this Ecuador hotel can have a refreshing cocktail or glass of champagne out in the jasmine garden and enjoy the fantastic surroundings of our Hotel. Relaxing indoors is also an option, by the baby grand piano sipping a warm cup of tea. This hotel knows just how to pamper their guests. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city of Cuenca has everything you could want from it - beauty, nature, and a vibrant life. And when you are not exploring the area, you may want to sit and have a delicious meal at our restaurant Casa Alonso which serves international and local favorites.
Great Experience in Cuenca
Reviewed By IgorSolarDuring a recent visit to Cuenca, we stayed at Mansion Alcazar. It has really been a pleasure. The place in general is attractive, with many elegant touches and many beautiful antiques. The rear garden is wonderful, quiet and with beautiful corners to rest and enjoy the abundant vegetation. The hotel staff was extraordinarily friendly and at all times willing to respond to our requests, which made our stay in Cuenca especially pleasant.
4. Four Points by Sheraton Cuenca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 555 reviews
An Experience To Remember and Return Too!
Reviewed By jkmh0642Our experience at Four Points by Sheraton Cuenca was all that I expected. From check in to check out the service by your front desk staff was stellar. As with our previous visits the staff were professional, gracious and always providing service with a smile ?. We so appreciated the service during our dining. Breakfast, lunch or dinner! Great food with exceptional service.
5. Santa Lucia House - Forum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
Our hotel is located in a recently restored heritage building in the historic center of Cuenca. We offer 12 elegant guest rooms that invite you to enjoy your stay in Cuenca in a traditional environment at the most comfortable level. Each room has a private bath with modern installations. The Forum Hotel charm comes from the conservation of the original elements of the building. Those elements are mainly the two courtyards, adobe walls, wooden balconies and wrought iron elements, and traditional tiling. A classic living room with hand painted ceiling round up the picture, which recalls the old times. The guest rooms are more modern, inviting our guests to feel at home. Committed to preserving the environment, we use LED technology lighting, which significantly reduces our energy consumption.
Great stay in Cuenca
Reviewed By bljackson1Lovely stay in a great location in central Cuenca. Located just a few blocks from the center of town, about 10 minutes from airport and 5 from bus station. Very friendly staff who can help guide you to anything in town. We had delicious breakfast every morning.
6. Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 544 reviews
Beautiful colonial hotel located in the center of Cuenca. Just two street blocks from the central park, it has twenty exquisite decorated rooms. Each room is different from each other and they have all the comfort of a modern style room. Inside the hotel there are two restaurants considered two of the best restaurants of the city. The first one is named Bacus Caf., and it serves a modern Ecuadorian cuisine Nouve style. The second one is a Trattoria named Novecento. It is considered the best Trattoria of the whole country.
Lovely stay at the Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Reviewed By Cindy OMy boyfriend and I stayed a weekend in Cuenca in the Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia in early May 2022. We are in our late 30s and we aren't the hostel types. We aren't fussy, but we like our creature comforts. This hotel was much more than we expected. The photos you will see online really don't do it justice. Everything was exceptionally clean. The rooms aren't as small as many of the reviews describe. The beds were clean and comfortable, and the hotel itself is very beautiful. There's lovely seating all over the hotel and the staff is very helpful. The location is also perfect, everything is about 2 blocks away so it makes walking to everything very easy. It is located right in the heart of the old town so you won't have any problems getting anywhere. We never once felt unsafe and had a lovely time hopping around the various restaurants and bars that are in the area. We had breakfast on site every day, which was perfect. They have menu options to order but they can accommodate your request for changes on the menu if you'd like. Options include a traditional bacon and eggs, eggs benedict, omelette - the usual stuff. It's all great. You won't be disappointed. If you are, you're spoiled. Comes with coffee/tea, and a juice, plus a lovely setting of bread and fresh made jam. The bar unfortunately was not really operational and I wouldn't count on it. The bar menu looked fantastic and the location is very trendy, but they weren't really open and we only got served one night - though the drink was great! We didn't get a chance to eat at the restaurant on site, though they had a lovely setup every night for it. It's likely very good. Be aware that the hotel doesn't have any elevators. There are only three floors and we were on the third - it really wasn't that bad to climb but you'll want to be aware of that if you have any issues going up stairs. Suggest getting a room on the second floor if you do, rather than the first. There's many reviews noting the noise in the hotel, it really wasn't an issue. Yes in the morning, you can hear people talking, and perhaps on the first floor if you are near the restaurant you can hear the noise as the location is an old colonial building so things echo. On the third floor, we only heard voices in the morning when people were leaving the hotel and it really wasn't all that disruptive. The TV in the room was louder, and it can be drowned out. Again, not an issue. For those worried about air conditioning - the hotel doesn't need it. Nights are cold in Cuenca and you're not in the room during the day anyway, and even when we came to the room, when we opened the windows we were fine. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel. If I return to Cuenca, I will stay here again. Tip: Don't take the airport transfer offered by the hotel. They charge $14 USD, and when our transfer didn't arrive, we ended up taking a cab back to the hotel and it cost us $1.50 USD. Definitely take a taxi, though the driver they provide is very nice.
7. TRYP By Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Inspired by the most powerful cities in the world, TRYP by Wyndham channels the infinite energy of the most exciting destinations to offer you local experiences wherever you go, in Cuenca with the Zahir team that can help you access the city to discover unforgettable places. Explore the world, live an experience with your TRYP Cuenca Zahir.
Simple
Reviewed By DustyTravels90I stayed here for several nights while visiting Cuenca. The hotel was modern, clean, and simple. The double bed room was spacious with a large bathroom. The best part about this hotel in my opinion is the location. You can walk any direction and discover so many places around the area! I gave 4 stars because the breakfast service was very slow. The food was delicious, but the service was slow, scarce menu choices, and utterly overpriced for anyone that wasn't a guest. Also, one thing to keep in mind is that you are charged an additional $25.00 per night if another guest stays overnight with you or if you have another guest with you when you check-in (even if you booked a room with two beds). I am a solo traveler, but I booked a double bed room, so that my friend could join me in the city without paying since I had already pre-paid for the room. With that mindset, I was surprised to find that I still had to pay more just for allowing my friend to stay with me. However, the front desk explained to me that you must indicate the number of people that will be in the room when making your reservation online. The price is significantly higher for two people sharing a room even though the room has two beds. I have never experienced this type of policy before. So, keep that in mind when booking on their website. :-) Aside from those things everything else was good and I would stay here again.
8. Hotel Ines Maria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 262 reviews
A family house in the center of the city, it is a construction of the year 1890, but it was restored to offer comfort for the guest, it´s runned by its owners. Excelent buffet breakfast no cost for the host, free parking during the night and free WIFI in all the building. We will try to assist you in all your requirements to fit your expetation and to make your visit to the City a wonderfull experience. The house won the municipal award 'Jose Maria Vargas' of the best restored house on April 2013, including 50 or more houses registered. TRIPADVISOR granted us the Traveler´s Choice Award 2015,2017, 2018 and 2019. TRIPADVISOR also awared the Hostal with the Certificate of Excellence 2016, 2017 and 2018. We have high scores on Booking, Despegar and Expedia. Come visit us, we will make you feel like at home!
A Gem with Excellent Service
Reviewed By CherylG1992I absolutely loved my stay at this beautiful hotel located near the San Sebastian neighborhood. Quaint and charming in a wonderfully restored mansion converted to what is essentially a bed and breakfast. I stayed 6 nights and then another night on my return to Cuenca. Both rooms were clean, comfortable, with quality mattresses, good pillows, plenty of hot water and thick, sumptuous towels. Breakfast was fruit, eggs, roll, cheese, juice, coffee and yoghurt with muesili with variations each day. Maria was amazing and went out of her way to ensure i had a good stay, as did the remaining staff. I have nothing but good things to say about my stay here.
9. Hotel Victoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 481 reviews
The Hotel Victoria is a first class hotel located in the ravine of the city of Cuenca, on the River Tomebamba. Its face is a beautiful mixture of bourgeois aristocrat construction brick and marble interior is decorated with typical elements of our culture. Its spacious and brokers allow a peaceful and pleasant stay.
Great historical stay!
Reviewed By DiegoATLI did not know what to expect from Cuenca but from the time I arrived everyone was incredibly friendly here. The staff at Hotel Victoria were superb and gave me excellent recommendations. My room was a bargain for the price and breakfast was great. The hotel is an ideal location, walking distance to all the great restaurants. Excellent place to stay in Cuenca.
10. Kuna Hotel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 169 reviews
With a broad concept of service quality and warmth born in Cuenca a hotel that meets the most demanding needs of domestic and foreign tourists, Kuna hotel is strategically located in a quiet and cozy place on a main avenue in the city that allows quick access to downtown and points of connectivity as air and ground terminals, we have a First Class rating for our quality and service is ideal for tourists and business executives who are planning to spend a few days in our beautiful and exciting city.
New Year in Cuenca
Reviewed By sergiip2020The hotel is excellent, personal is very responsive. Room is very clean. Location of hotel is very quiet, in a walking distance from historical center of Cuenca. Will advise to my friends to stay in Kuna hotel.
