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About this property
Hostal La Orquidea features a colonial-style architecture and is located in the historical center and commercial of the city, just 200 metres from Cuenca main square and the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral. Free WiFi access is available in all areas and an American breakfast including bread, fruits, juices, eggs and coffee is served daily at the cafeteria. Rooms at Hostal La Orquidea are spacious and include cable TV, refrigerator or microwave, wardrobe and private bathroom with free toiletries. Other facilities offered at the property include a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage. The hostal is 850 metres from Tomebamba River and 1.6 km from Pumapungo Museum where the Inca-Cañaris ruins can be seen. Mariscal Lamar Airport is 2.7 km away and the property can arrange airport shuttles for an additional fee.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jamie
United Kingdom
“A fantastic stay. I can't fault anything about the hotel. A stones throw from Cuenca cathedral. Superb staff especially Vivian and Jaime. Beautiful interior and balconies. The staff went above and beyond when Latam cancelled our flight to Quito....” - Athanasios
Greece
“Nice location value for money hotel friendly staff” - Bmoliver
Canada
“The hotel is located in an old historic building. After our fist night, we transferred to a quieter room, which was a complete suite and very large and comfortable. The staff very friendly and attentive, but spoke little English - thanks Google...” - Reanne
United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly and helpful staff, safe, good value for money, clean and had somewhere to store luggage after checkout” - Srdan
Croatia
“location, room wuth a nice balciny, free parking in next corner garage ….” - Carlos
Netherlands
“The hotel is located right in the city center of Cuenca. The staff is very kind and willing to provide tourist information. the room is clean and breakfast is good. The hotel is built in an Old Cuenca house, very beautiful. well maintained and...” - Yuri
Italy
“location structure staff breakfast internet connection is great” - Hugh
Canada
“The staff were very helpful giving directions and advice on places to go, where the markets are etc etc. Also helped me change rooms when my spouse arrived. All the staff were friendly. Jamie, who was at the front desk was especially helpful.” - Darryl
Switzerland
“The hotel is located at the heart of the historical centre of Cuenca and we really liked the comfortable, cozy rooms. In addition, the staff of the hotel was very nice. After check-in we asked to change the room because it didn‘t had any windows,...” - Rose
Canada
“Excellent location, right in the historic center, close to everything.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please inform Hotel La Orquidea in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.