La Querencia

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Free Wifi

10

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: La Querencia in Cuenca offers a garden and terrace with mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a public bath, shared kitchen, and indoor play area. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides full-day security, bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out, tour desk, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a work desk, TV, and parquet floors. Prime Location: Located 1.2 mi from Mariscal Lamar International Airport, La Querencia is near attractions such as Cuenca New Cathedral (less than 0.6 mi) and Tomebamba River (17-minute walk).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Cuenca, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Breakfast Info

    • American

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    United States United States
    “A little north (up the hill) from the center, so a quiet place to rest and only a short walk to town center. Beautiful historic home. Family run (3 generations of women), who can provide you with lots of information and get to practice your...”
  • Titus
    United States United States
    “Everything was so clean and has historical charm! Excellent location. The bed was very comfortable. The host was so nice and will definitely be back.”
  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    “Hosts were great. Bed was very comfortable. Room was quiet and had nice view of the cathedral. Kitchen was clean and well stocked.”
  • Connor
    United States United States
    “Everything was perfect, very nice staff, great pricing. Comfy beds, hot water, very good water pressure and more. Only a 5 minute walk to all the action right in the center. Beautiful city”
  • Pierre
    Canada Canada
    “The owners and family were exceptional! So welcoming, always willing to help. I even spent Christmas Eve with them! They have maps to help you, they call cabs for you. A wonderful experience! Definitely recommend! And I will be back next time I am...”
  • Johanna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Very nice colonial style house, very friendly landlord, a nice shared dinner area. Very quiet, and nice view on the old city.”
  • Claudine
    Canada Canada
    “Ecuador... comfort of the bed! The nice cafe around the corner for the included breakfast, my room, Lola the abuelita who helped me with everything, the AMAZING location, the kitchen well equipped and clean, the inside court, the low pricing for...”
  • Šárka
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Lovely lady, beautiful old house with an atmosphere, small but clean and cozy room with an awesome view of the city center. Good, hot shower. Small, well equipped kitchen available and plenty of seating in the covered courtyard. It's under a 20min...”
  • Johanna
    Germany Germany
    “Very lovely hosts, hot shower with high water pressure, nice room, comphy beds, quiete area if there wouldn't be the chickens yelling at night, very good equipped kitchen. The supermarket "Aki" is 8 mins walk. 10 mins. Walk to the centre, 15 mins....”
  • Maria
    Russia Russia
    “Almost everything: the location, the host, everything.”

Managed by La Querencia

Company review score: 9.7Based on 70 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

La Querencia is a colonial house located 6 blocks from Calderon Park, 5 minutes from the bus terminal and 8 minutes from the airport. A house full of charm for its traditional architecture, with its owners that by their cordiality and good attention make their guests feel at home.

Neighborhood info

The neighborhood is called "El Chorro" and is characterized by being quiet and safe. In it is located "La casa del sombrero" (museum). It shows the weavers doing their work, for the elaboration of the toquilla straw hat, known as Panama Hat. It is also located the music conservatory. The main street is Rafael Maria Arizaga, whose width is approximately 6 meters. Having been one of the first streets to be built in the city, it is common to see old adobe houses dating from the Republican era. Its proximity to Calderon Park (central park), and commercial establishments, makes its location very interesting.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

House rules

La Querencia takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform La Querencia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.