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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Cuenca, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Four Points by Sheraton Cuenca
4.7
/5
126 Reviews
Itza Hotel Boutique Internacional
4.7
/5
47 Reviews
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
4.4
/5
113 Reviews
Oro Verde Cuenca
4.7
/5
114 Reviews
Mansion Alcazar
4.6
/5
103 Reviews
Sánchez hotel & Spa By Chat Noir
4.0
/5
14 Reviews
Suites & Hotel El Quijote
3.8
/5
1 Reviews
Hotel Boutique Magdalena By Chat Noir
3.9
/5
20 Reviews
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
4.5
/5
102 Reviews
Hotel El Conquistador
4.1
/5
35 Reviews
Hotel Valgus
4.3
/5
20 Reviews
El Dorado Hotel
4.5
/5
55 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Cuenca dishes and foodie spots.
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La Pergola
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. SAR44/person
La Placita
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. SAR31/person
Fratello Vegan
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. SAR20/person
Luz y Sal Snacks and Coffee
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Latin American cuisine
Avg. SAR27/person
Fogo Grill & Bar
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. SAR43/person
Kalashnikov Ruso Bar
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. SAR28/person
Amorfino Amor
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. SAR10/person
El Francès
4.9
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. SAR15/person
Punjabi Rasoi Indian Restaurant
4.9
/5
7 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. SAR28/person
Cafe San Sebas
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. SAR20/person
Zircus Restaurant
4.7
/5
6 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. SAR62/person
Panaderia y Pasteleria El Dorado
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. SAR17/person
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Popular 4-Star Select Hotels in Cuenca
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Four Points by Sheraton Cuenca
9.4
/5
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TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
8.9
/5
113 Reviews
Mansion Alcazar
9.3
/5
103 Reviews
Itza Hotel Boutique Internacional
9.5
/5
47 Reviews
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Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
9.7
/5
46 Reviews
Oro Verde Guayaquil
9.2
/5
131 Reviews
Hotel del Parque
9.6
/5
45 Reviews
Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel
9.1
/5
116 Reviews
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
8.6
/5
110 Reviews
Hillary Nature Resort & Spa All Inclusive
8.4
/5
48 Reviews
MantaHost Hotel
8.9
/5
76 Reviews
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Sonesta Hotel Loja
9.0
/5
40 Reviews
Casa Bolívar Hotel Museo
8.8
/5
4 Reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton Guayaquil
9.0
/5
82 Reviews
Casa García
8.8
/5
47 Reviews
Courtyard Guayaquil
9.2
/5
118 Reviews
Tryp by Wyndham Guayaquil Airport
8.8
/5
123 Reviews
Wyndham Garden Guayaquil
9.4
/5
128 Reviews
Hotel Spa Casa Real
8.6
/5
23 Reviews
Samari Spa Resort
9.3
/5
62 Reviews
Oro Verde Manta
9.2
/5
104 Reviews
Wyndham Manta Sail Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
8.0
/5
81 Reviews
Eolia Sustainable Design Hotel
9.0
/5
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Popular Types of Attractions in Cuenca
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Popular Attractions in Cuenca
Cerveza Artesanal Becken
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New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada)
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Monumento a Roberto Crespo
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Quetzal Park
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Barrio Los Libertadores Park
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Educadores Park
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San Blas Park
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Iglesia de Santo Domingo
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Bubble Soccer
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Monumento a Juan Pablo II
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Manos del Mundo
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Los Alisos Park
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PARQUE LAS RETAMAS
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Lineal Yanuncay Park
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Museo Del Sombrero de Paja Toquilla
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Bello Horizonte Park
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PÚBLICO CIUDADELA ALVAREZ Park
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Parque Valladolid
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Parque Lineal 1ro De Mayo. Rio Yanuncay
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Iglesia Católica San José de Sidcay
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Cuenca Canopy
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Plaza El Otorongo
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"Buena Esperanza" Park
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Rio Tomebamba
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Tres Puentes
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Laguna de pillachiquir
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El Camal Park
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La Huaira Park
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IGLESIA DE DIOS MINISTERIAL DE JESUCRISTO INTERNACIONAL ECUADOR ( CUENCA )
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Parque Los Eucaliptos
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Popular Restaurants in Cuenca
La Placita
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Fratello Vegan
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Luz y Sal Snacks and Coffee
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Fogo Grill & Bar
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Kalashnikov Ruso Bar
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Amorfino Amor
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El Francès
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Punjabi Rasoi Indian Restaurant
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Cafe San Sebas
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Zircus Restaurant
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Panaderia y Pasteleria El Dorado
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El Jeque
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La Tasca de Los Hermanos en Ruta
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Capitàn
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Warmikuna Cocina Taller
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La Esquina
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Café Wunderbar
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El Rey Del Burrito
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Sports Planet Cuenca
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Black Angus
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Namaste India
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The Prancing Pony
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Joe's Secret Garden
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Marea Pizzeria Cuenca
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La Paella
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Tiesto's Cafe Restaurant
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Moliendo Cafe
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Bumba Fruits and Beer
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El Salón
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Orimaki Sushi
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