Cuenca Hotels

The picturesque city of Cuenca offers a wide variety of lodging options, from the five-star digs just outside of town to hostels that even the most tightfisted backpacker can afford.

If you're going to Cuenca, you should consider staying at one of several converted old homes that are found in the center of town. Some of the most picturesque old mansions in Cuenca have been converted to hotels and guesthouses in recent years, and they provide charming places to stay that are close to the action of the city center. One of many Cuenca hostels worth a stay is the Inca Real Hotel, situated in the Historic center is a great option. A night at the Inca Real Hotel is just $15 on the low end, but you'll have to fork over $45 for some real privacy. One of the cheapest hostels in town is Hostal Sante Fe, which offers friendly and clean rooms for as low as $6 per night. Even better, Hostal Santa Fe is in-between the central plaza and river, a perfect location.

Cuenca luxury hotels and boutique hotels are also available. Mansión Alcazar Boutique Hotel is a renovated colonial home turned into an elegant hotel that has rooms available for just $65 a night. Hotel Oro Verde overlooks the Tombamba River, and is just a short walk to the center plaza in Cuenca. Luxury hotels owned by families can also be rented, such as the Hotel Santa Lucia, a Cuenca hotel that won an award for best building renovation a few years ago.

If you're looking for a more relaxing trip, you may want to consider some of the lodging options outside of town Cuenca. Hostels and hotels in the town of Baños (not to be confused with the much larger town of Baños near Ambato) or hotels in neighboring Ingapirca. The hotels in these little towns offer good service and value and are conveniently located to sites of interest, such as the Baños thermal pools and the ancient Inca ruins of Ingapirca.

Other Hotel pages in Cuenca that may be of interest: Hostal Villa Nova Inn,