What's Downtown Cuenca like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Cuenca, especially its restaurants and historical sites. You can take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's cathedrals and shops. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as New Cathedral of Cuenca and Casa de los Arcos Art Museum. There's plenty more to see, including University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Calderon Park.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Cuenca?
We have 129 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite lodging options in Downtown Cuenca:
Casa Montalvo Bed & Breakfast
City centre B&B- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Garden
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional
Hotel with 2 restaurants- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant and bar- Free breakfast • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Garden • 24-hour front desk
Morenica del Rosario
Art Deco hotel- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Free shopping centre shuttle • Rooftop terrace • Cafe
Vaway Hotel
City centre hotel with restaurant- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk
How to get to Downtown Cuenca
Flying to:
- Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar), 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Downtown Cuenca
Travelling to Downtown Cuenca by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station
- 14n - Antonio Borrero Station
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Cuenca
What to see in Downtown Cuenca
- New Cathedral of Cuenca
- Calderon Park
- Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
- Church of Santo Domingo
- San Sebastian Plaza
Things to do in Downtown Cuenca
- University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden
- Plaza Rotary Market
- San Francisco Plaza Market
- Cuenca Municipal Planetarium
- Civic Plaza