Cuenca, Ecuador is a city
of great historical significance. The city itself centers
around old colonial looking buildings with narrow cobbled
streets. However, the city is also the gateway one of
the last outposts before visitors enter the Amazon
Jungle. All of these would be enough to encourage
any visitor to come to Cuenca; but the charming, elegant
market of Cuenca also adds to the reasons why so many
people make the journey here.
Fortunately, Cuenca accommodations available are almost
as varied as the reasons to come here. Cuenca, Ecuador
hotels include 2 spectacular 5-star hotels, a number of
3 and 4-star hotels, as well as a number of budget hotels.
However, as with elsewhere in Ecuador, Cuenca hostels
are also good value for those staying here for a short
time before moving on, or traveling around the country
on a strict budget.
Most of the up-market Cuenca hotels are either located
on the Tomebamba River or in the colonial
town. Among the more popular Cuenca, Ecuador hotels are:
* Oro Verde Cuenca: located in the residential heartland
of the city, this hotel has an architectural design that
fits in perfect harmony with the spectacular colonial
architecture surrounding it. The hotel also has a fantastic
view of the beautiful lagoon overlooking the river. For
those looking for that something special, the hotel has
a heated indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam bath
- all of which go to make this one of the best 5-star
hotels in Ecuador.
* El Dorado: Cuenca's "other" 5-star hotel, El Dorado
also has spectacular colonial architecture and out of
this world service. With spectacular views of the surrounding
area, the hotel also offers great restaurants for those
who just want to come and dine here.
* Hotel Crespo: although this Cuenca hotel is only classified
as a 4-star hotel, as an old family estate that has been
converted into an upscale hotel overlooking the river
with wonderful scenery and views, this hotel is one of
the more popular Cuenca hotels among those who have come
to stay in this fantastic part of Ecuador.
Aside from these up-market hotels, there are also a number
of budget hotels Cuenca has to offer. Included in these
are the Gran Hotel and Prado Inn. Both of these are classified
3-star and offer useful budget Cuenca accommodation for
those looking to spend their money on some of the local
produce!
Cuenca hostels available for those looking to stay here
for a short time, or who are traveling on a strict budget,
include the Colonial, which, as the name suggests, is
located in the colonial heartland of the Cuenca. Visitors
looking for a Cuenca hostel can also stay at the Hostal
Macondo and Hostal Caribe Inn.
