There are many reasons I spent altogether nearly 3 months at the La Orquidea. If you are interested in exploring the old town of Cuenca, then you couldn't find a more central location or a nicer neighborhood. It is one block east of Parque Calderon. Aside from the location, there are two handy amenities that are not often found, even... More

I tried to look at the hotel's website (hostalorquidea.com). However I got a message saying that the domain is for sale- Is the hotel still around? I always like to book in advance, but without a website it's tough to communicate.

Hi All, I'm in the middle of my two weeks (first time) visiting Cuenca, but I know I would come back to this hotel. It's very conveniently located (Pres. Borrero 9-31) betweeen Bolivar and Gran Colombia. They have excellent rates and excellent friendly service. I am in room 113 and it is safe and quiet. I didn't care that much... More

The is cool hotel. Real close the central park. Our room was on the front with huge shutters in the bath as well as the room, could look out at the church and the street. Great people watching. The room was clean beds were clean, and the bath was also well done and kept clean. Ocassionally street noise but not... More

This place is run down and shabby. Has the feel of a transient hotel. Noisy all the time. Checked out several rooms. Wall to wall beds. It is in a great location and cheap so if you're looking for a place just to flop, it might work well for you. However, there are other very good hotels in the same... More

When I saw this listed in my guidebook and noted the price, I expected something really basic. I was thrilled to walk into the hotel to a sunny lobby with a high atrium roof and extremely friendly staff. Since they were fully booked, I was only able to stay one night in a room on the second floor, overlooking the... More

Great location, the hotel is situated in a renovated old building only a 3 minute walk from the cathedral and el parque calderon. It's not luxourious but is a clean secure base in the centre of the city. I had a room on the top floor with simple furnishings and decoration a very comfortable bed and a good quality en... More

This hostal was good for the price. Our first room was near the entrance and loud, but we were able to move to a quieter location. Overall, it was OK.

Located only a block from el Parque Calderon, this hostal is a steal at $12/person. Our room had hard floors, a small TV w/cable, and windows that opened intc the hostal (not on the street) so it was a little dark and damp but not too bad. Though the sheets were clean, the comforter had some mysterious stains. Bed surprisingly... More