Havana
Havana is unlike any other city on earth — a time-capsule of 1950s American cars, crumbling colonial grandeur, salsa music spilling from every doorway, and a revolutionary history that shaped the modern world. Old Havana (Habana Vieja) is a UNESCO-listed treasure of Spanish baroque architecture; the Malecón seawall is the world's most atmospheric ocean promenade; and the warmth of the Cuban people is legendary.
Budget Breakdown by Tier
All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).
Budget Smart
Casas particulares, peso restaurants and cafes, peso taxis, free museums
Business Class
Hotel Nacional, vintage car tour, live music, Trinidad day trip, cigar factory
Luxury
Kempinski, private classic car, rooftop cocktails, helicopter over Havana
Top Experiences
Where to Stay
Casa Particular Central Havana
What guests say
“Staying in a casa particular (family home) in Cuba is the authentic experience — warm, personal, and the homemade breakfast is the best in Havana. This one is exceptional.”
“The Cuban family made us feel like we were staying with relatives. The food, the stories, and the access to local life is something no hotel can replicate.”
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
What guests say
“The most famous hotel in Cuba — Mob bosses, Frank Sinatra, and Winston Churchill all stayed here. The cigar terrace overlooking the Malecón and the Caribbean is extraordinary.”
“History embodied in concrete. The gardens, the bar, the pool — and the view from the terrace at sunset is one of the finest views in the Caribbean.”
Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski
What guests say
“The finest hotel in Cuba by far — converted from a 1910 department store into a beautiful luxury hotel in the heart of Old Havana. Rooftop pool views over the cathedral are extraordinary.”
“World-class luxury in the most extraordinary historic city. The restoration of this building is remarkable and the service is the best in Cuba.”
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- ✓Casas particulares (licensed family homes) are far better value than state hotels
- ✓Bring all cash — US credit cards do not work in Cuba
- ✓The two-currency system ended — CUP (Cuban peso) is now universal, use local exchange
- ✓Internet is very limited — embrace being offline and talking to people instead
- ✓Trinidad (3 hours by bus) is worth an overnight — the most beautiful colonial town in the Caribbean
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