The Best Cheap Hotels in Cuenca

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Cuenca

Cuenca, Ecuador Cuenca, Ecuador

Cuenca, Ecuador is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Cuenca have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Cuenca, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Cuenca. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Cuenca offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Cuenca based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Cuenca. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Cuenca that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Cuenca.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Morenica del Rosario

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $26 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Gran Colombia 10-65, Morenica del Rosario has great rooms from $26 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, parking, breakfast, child care, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.9 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this affordable hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Calle Angosta

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hotel Calle Angosta which has nice rooms starting at $28. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Tarqui 12-38 y Gaspar Sangurima. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Casa San Rafael

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Cuenca
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hotel Casa San Rafael to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $41. We loved that is has room service, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bolivar 5-05 y Mariano Cueva. You'll also find family rooms, a tour desk, a multi-lingual staff, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly


TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Cuenca
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $72, TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir, at Av. Del Estadio y Florencia Astudillo (Esquina) provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 3.5 km from the city center, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Forum Hotel Cuenca

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Cuenca
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Forum Hotel Cuenca has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers a bar, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views. The great rooms here start at $46 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Presidente Borrero 10-91. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and a multi-lingual staff, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.6 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Cuenca
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia is 9.01 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and child care. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $106, and it's located at Antonio Borrero 8 44 Y Sucre. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, a hot tub, and free parking which are great for travelers. And since it's just 2.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Mansion Alcazar

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Mansion Alcazar because it has great rooms that start at $111. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Bolivar 12-55 y Tarqui. Only 3.1 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views at this affordable hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Inca Real

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel Inca Real offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $66 (before taxes). It's located at General Torres 8-40 and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, car rentals, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3 km from the city center.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly


For more terrific hotel ideas in Cuenca, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cuenca, Best Luxury Hotels in Cuenca, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cuenca, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cuenca, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cuenca, Best Hotels for One Week in Cuenca, Best Hotels for One Night in Cuenca, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Cuenca, or Best Business Hotels in Cuenca.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Cuenca?

Cuenca Average Budget Hotel Price
$62

Travelers to Cuenca, Ecuador will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 8 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $62. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cuenca.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $72
  • 3-star hotels: $54
  • 2-star hotels: $28


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