Havana, or La Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana to give it its full Spanish name, is the capital of the Republic of Cuba.
If what you are looking for is the authentic flavour of the Caribbean, Havana is the place for you, one that is famous the world over for its music, its food and its people.
The architecture of the city is colonial, and some of its most famous districts are La Habana Vieja, Vedado and Miramar.
The eastern beaches are famous for their beauty and are very popular with people who want to dive and practice other water sports there.
Havana’s night life is truly something to be experienced, full of myriad rhythms, ranging from salsa to jazz, while its restaurants offer typical local dishes and its night clubs promise endless fun.
These are just some of the many entertaining things to do in Havana.
All the flavour of the Caribbean in one city, the art and culture of a wonderful people…there’s so much to discover in Havana!
Recommended hotels in Havana
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El Bosque
Kholy, Havana
Reviews : 3.7 / 5
The hotel offers an excellent position, making it a unique alternative for those seeking relaxation and peace. Assuring a comfortable stay, the hotel offers 92 rooms and a wide range of amenities, including a café, bar, restaurant, conference facilities, public Internet access (for a fee) and parking for those arriving by car. The lobby features a 24-hour reception area and lift access to the rooms. Room and laundry services are provided for a fee.
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Occidental Miramar La Habana
Miramar, Havana
Reviews : 3.0 / 5
The hotel is in a area where a number of businesses and embassies are based, and offers a garden, a terrace and a beautiful view of the sea, whilst also benefiting from its proximity to the exciting 5th Avenue. The hotel staff aim to bring the country's culture closer for the guests with a varying entertainment programme, whilst at the same time offering a personal atmosphere. The air-conditioned complex with 427 rooms comprises a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange counter, a cloakroom and lift access. Conference facilities, boutiques, a beauty salon, an art gallery, a café, a snack bar, a bar, a barbeque area and restaurants are also available. For a fee, guests can take advantage of the public Internet access, room and laundry services and a babysitter service. The complex also offers a games room and parking for guests arriving by car.
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Presidente
Vedado, Havana
Reviews : 4.0 / 5
The city hotel soars up into the sky with 10 historic floors and affords distinctive colours. The hotel occupies an impressive building, which was built between 1925 and 1927,and was the first skyscraper in Havana. This charming hotel was completely renovated in 2000 and enjoys a luxury character. The hotel cherishes its modern history and has accommodated prominent personalities from the world of politics, business and the arts over the years. During the restoration and redecoration of the hotel, much attention has been paid to detail. The hotel comprises more than 400 works of art, which symbolise the unique taste. This air-conditioned, designer hotel comprises a total of 158 rooms of which 2 are 2 are junior suites and 2 presidential suits. A garden and a terrace additionally feature. The lobby comprises a 24-hour reception desk, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility and lifts. Also on offer at this hotel is a cafe, a piano bar, a lobby bar, a public Internet terminal and 2 restaurants.
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Los Frailes Boutique
Old Havana, Havana
Reviews : 3.7 / 5
The hotel used to be the mansion of the Marquis and Captain of the French Navy, Don Pedro Claudio Duquesne. Once visited by the most select nobility of the time, ecclesiastical dignitaries, military authorities and renowned artists. The house has rooms with exclusive ambiance, a lobby-bar that is decorated with pieces of art, stained-glass windows, statues of monks made out of copper and altarpieces, as well as a quiet inner courtyard with a beautiful fountain and an old well. This special hotel, thanks to its mystery and intimacy, is the ideal place for contemplation and meditation.
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BelleVue Deauville
Havana, Havana
Reviews : 3.2 / 5
This familiar, cosy hotel is ideal for families, groups and friends. Recently renovated, a total of 144 rooms are on offer to guests. Amongst the facilities count a 24-hour reception desk, a hire safe, a currency exchange facility, a telephone/ fax machine, medical assistance, a conference room and parking facilities. It is additionally possible to pay a visit to the Restaurant Costa Norte, El Mirador lobby bar, Acqua Marina snack bar of the Ribera Azul in-house nightclub.
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Palacio San Miguel Boutique
Old Havana, Havana
Reviews : 3.9 / 5
Affording elegant architecture, this landmark is distinguished by its tasteful interiors. The hotel reflects the lifestyle of the Havana middle class around 1920. In 1913 the building was purchased and modernised by Antonio San Miguel Segalá who was an important man in the fields of humanities, philanthropy and culture. Built in 1860, the historical hotel was renovated in 2000. It has a total of 10 guestrooms including one with a double bed and five with accommodation for 5 people. Guests to this air-conditioned hotel are offered a foyer with a lift, a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom and a lift. Further facilities at this hotel include a lobby bar, a café, a kids' club and a restaurant. Also available at this hotel are room service, laundry services, public Internet access as well as the hotel car park (for an additional fee). There is also a grand salon, which was specially designed for events and an attractive lobby bar and terrace platform with charming views of El Morro, La Cabaña and La Punta. The highly professional hotel service ensures guests enjoy an unforgettable stay.
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Raquel Boutique
Old Havana, Havana
Reviews : 3.8 / 5
This elegant, leading hotel is known for its harmonic Art Nouveau style. The beauty and sensuality go hand in hand with the romantic atmosphere, which combines impressively with eclectic elements of the architecture. The biblical name and some of the spaces allegorically reflect Hebrew culture. The building was constructed in 1905 for use as offices, shops and a textile warehouse. It was extended in 1908 to its current size. In later years the building housed the Cuban Chamber of Commerce as well as the headquarters of Industries and Navigation. Renovated in 2001, this 3-storey hotel features a terrace as well as a total of 25 rooms, including 4 junior suites. Guests are offered a lobby with lift, a safe, a cloakroom and a reception which is open 24 hours. Furthermore, the historic air-conditioned hotel includes a restaurant with highchairs and Internet connection (for an additional fee). A laundry service and room service are also available (charges apply). A car park is also available.
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Telegrafo Boutique
Old Havana, Havana
Reviews : 3.6 / 5
The historic city hotel was established in 1860 and was then located on Calle Amistad. Around 1888, it was relocated to its present position on the busy corner of Prado and Neptuno streets. In 1911 the hotel was completely rebuilt, and when it reopened it was regarded by the press of the day as the most modern hotel in the city and ranked amongst the top eleven hotels in Latin America. The hotel of today combines modern and colonial elements in its architecture to create a wonderful unity of present and traditional styles. On offer are a total of 63 comfortable guest rooms with excellent views out over the city. The inner courtyard with the original brickwork of its arches forms an interesting contrast to the new design features. The hotel has a large ceramic mural in the form of a collage, showing elements of Havana's colonial architecture and a fountain which appears to magnify the courtyard and its surrounding ruins. There are 54 standard rooms, three suites, and six junior suites available, in addition to a lobby area with a reception desk manned around the clock, a hotel safe, a cloakroom, a currency exchange facility, and lift access. Guests at this air-conditioned establishment may also take advantage of the restaurant, the snack bar, shop. Also available here is room service (charges apply), a public Internet connection (charges apply), and parking for those arriving by car (charges apply).
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Nacional de Cuba
Havana, Havana
Reviews : 3.7 / 5
Hundreds of celebrities in the arts, science and politics including Winston Churchill, María Félix, Jorge Negrete and Alexander Fleming, have stayed at this hotel whose air of distinction and modern comfort also make it ideal for conferences, congresses and conventions. In recognition of its historic and patrimonial values, it was declared a National Monument of the Republic of Cuba in 1998.Comprising 8 floors with a total of 426 rooms, which includes 17 junior suites and 2 suites, this hotel's facilities include La Veranda buffet restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the fancy à la carte Aguiar restaurant providing national and international cuisine to a piano accompaniment each evening, and La Barraca, a garden restaurant serving up typical Cuban cuisine to music in a semi-rural ambience. Further amenities include a safe, a currency exchange desk, Internet access and room and laundry services. The majestic hotel offers modern comforts and there are conference facilities, making this the ideal venue for business meets and other events.
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Saratoga Boutique
Old Havana, Havana
Reviews : 3.5 / 5
The hotel offers the perfect view out over the renowned Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás and the Gran Teatro de La Habana, an important cultural centre of the Cuban capital. The building is now a luxury hotel that has been rebuilt from its very foundations. This new hotel has an elegant central courtyard, large floor-to-ceiling French windows, an ample colonnade and a breathtaking terrace offering a visual angle of almost 270°. The interior design of the Saratoga combines traditional materials and elements like wood, plaster, marble and iron with state-of-the-art technologies have all been designed to meet the service standards and comfort of guests and customers. The hotel is the perfect place for visitors wanting to go to places of historical and cultural interest and enjoy the city's nightlife. Housed in a building that dates back to 1879 that underwent renovation work in 2005, this 7-storey business hotel comprises a total of 96 rooms, which includes 7 elegant suites and 2 rooms with disabled access, spread over a main building and an annexe block. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange facility and lifts in addition to 3 bars, a pub, 2 restaurants, a conference room and Internet access. Guests are able to take advantage of the room and laundry services as well as medical assistance that is available on request.
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3.24
(37 Reviews )
Has nice pool and staff do try to help when your not happy with your room with no sea view. They may not be able to help you
at the weekend if you have not asked before you arrive... 