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Top 10 trending Principal hotels

Santa Lucia House - Forum
Reception

Santa Lucia House - Forum

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (410)
"Lovely colonial style hotel with an excellent staff."
Santa Lucia House - Forum
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
Indoor pool

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (379)
"Good stay for family trips "
The price is S$147
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (414)
"Perfect place for vacation "
The price is S$152
13 Jun - 14 Jun
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
NASS Loft Atahualpa
Reception

NASS Loft Atahualpa

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (43)
"Excellent"
NASS Loft Atahualpa
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Courtyard

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (290)
"Great property to stay at Cuenca. Veronica, Nina and all serving staff were just exemplary "
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Vaway Hotel
Restaurant

Vaway Hotel

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (61)
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Great location."
Vaway Hotel
El Dorado Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

El Dorado Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (193)
"Great location"
The price is S$102
15 Jun - 16 Jun
El Dorado Hotel
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Front of property – evening/night

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Beautiful small hotel. Staff were wonderfully kind and so helpful. Made to order breakfast was excellent!"
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (341)
"Loved the property, its colonial decoration, personal was very polite and helpful. Breakfast was delicious!!! For sure I will be back again and recommend it tofriends!!!"
The price is S$173
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones
Front of property

Hotel Boutique Los Balcones

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (322)
"It was the perfect hotel for us, and staff were flexible and super helpful as we navigated Ecuador and Cuenca."
Hotel Boutique Los Balcones
Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon
Garden

Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon

3.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (130)
"How can you charge more to your “guest” lunch than regular customer. It’s supposed to offer guest the chance to consume more inside your place rather than outside! Meal for guests was $7 and regular customer $5 ?? Not big difference but it counts. "
The price is S$33
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Hotel Boutique Castilla de Leon
Killary Lodge
Front of property

Killary Lodge

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"This a beautiful place to stay, cozy, friendly a perfect get away for the entire family to relax and enjoy nature. Excellent customer service."
The price is S$144
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Killary Lodge
Hotel Valgus
View from room

Hotel Valgus

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (23)
"Excelent Services "
The price is S$123
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Valgus
Hotel La Casona
Exterior

Hotel La Casona

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (53)
"The hotel, rooms, breakfast, and especially staff were simply amazing. This will be my go-to hotel in Cuenca on every visit."
The price is S$117
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Hotel La Casona
NASS Bed & Breakfast
Private kitchen

NASS Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (8)
"Everything was perfectly fine. The staff didn't speak English, as is common in Ecuador, but using Google Translate worked fine. The property is just around the corner from the Planetario, which was worth the quick trip. It is within a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral. I craved junk food while I was there, and McDonald's is a block away. Good salads. The receptionist told me my room was small and offered another, but it was on the ground floor, so - no stairway. I was just a party of one, so...
NASS Bed & Breakfast
Casa de las Rosas
In-room safe, free WiFi

Casa de las Rosas

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (170)
"Staff is very kind , specially Nataly , this place is very comfortable, location is perfect ."
Casa de las Rosas
Hotel El Conquistador
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel El Conquistador

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (122)
"Excellent service!"
Hotel El Conquistador
Arhaná Hostería Resort
Outdoor pool

Arhaná Hostería Resort

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (14)
"a pleasant stay as usual"
The price is S$96
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Arhaná Hostería Resort
Casa Montalvo Bed & Breakfast
Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Casa Montalvo Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"Excellent location and room, will stay again when going to Cuenca"
The price is S$71
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Casa Montalvo Bed & Breakfast
San Juan Hotel
Courtyard

San Juan Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25)
"El personal de servicio fue muy atento y las instalaciones están limpias y bien atendidas."
San Juan Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Principal?

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca, located 20.5 mi (33 km) from the heart of Principal, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Santa Lucia House - Forum and Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Principal.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Principal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Principal.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Principal?

Parque Acuático Planeta Azul: Offers 5 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and free water park access. Another choice that features an on-site pool is Arhaná Hostería Resort. View all hotels with pools in Principal.

What is staying in Principal like?

Travellers to Principal will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 244 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Principal.

What is there to see in Principal?

Places to visit in the wider area include Gualaceo Market, Ecuagenera Orchids and Amaru Zoo. You'll also find Rio Tomebamba and Gualaceo Church in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Principal guide.

What's the weather like in Principal?

The hottest months are usually November and October, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. The rainiest months in Principal are April, March, February and January, with each month seeing an average of 327 mm of rainfall.