Guidebook for La Habana
Food Scene
Excellent Cuban food and city views, one of the top class restaurants in Cuba
617 locals recommend
La Guarida
418 ConcordiaExcellent Cuban food and city views, one of the top class restaurants in Cuba
Excellent for breakfast, #1 in Coffee & Tea in Havana according to Tripadvisor
35 locals recommend
Cafe Arcangel
57 ConcordiaExcellent for breakfast, #1 in Coffee & Tea in Havana according to Tripadvisor
1 block from the apartment, small place with excellent food and prices.
26 locals recommend
CASTAS & TAL
51 Galiano1 block from the apartment, small place with excellent food and prices.
Amazing Cuban food, one of the most iconic places (where Obama ate during his visit to Cuba)
252 locals recommend
San Cristóbal
San RafaelAmazing Cuban food, one of the most iconic places (where Obama ate during his visit to Cuba)
Nazdarovie
25 MaleconRetro soviet restaurant with view to the Malecon Habanero
Super cheap restaurant with great quality in front of the Capitol... just be ready to do a short line
357 locals recommend
Los Nardos
Paseo de MartíSuper cheap restaurant with great quality in front of the Capitol... just be ready to do a short line
Pastelería Francesa
416 P.º de MartíDrinks & Nightlife
Unique place, you can take a taxi (10 cuc) to get there. Music and Art all combined, one of the best spots for young people and not so young too.
1420 locals recommend
Fábrica de Artes Cubana
& Calle 26Unique place, you can take a taxi (10 cuc) to get there. Music and Art all combined, one of the best spots for young people and not so young too.
Sloppy Joe's Bar, Havana
AgramonteGreat drinks, excellent Cuban music, awesome prices
El Floridita Bar
ObispoThe home of the Daiquiri
One of the most iconic bars in the whole world, famous for its Mojito
743 locals recommend
La Bodeguita Del Medio
EmpedradoOne of the most iconic bars in the whole world, famous for its Mojito
Sightseeing
Malecón
MalecónView to the sea and "El Morro de La Habana"
There is a restaurant located on the rooftop with an incredible view of the city.
83 locals recommend
Ambos Mundos Hotel
153 ObispoThere is a restaurant located on the rooftop with an incredible view of the city.
Old Havana
10 min walk from the apartment
La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana
156 EmpedradoExcellent restaurants, I recommend La Vitrola and "La Casa de la Cerveza" (Beer House).
413 locals recommend
Old Town Square
San IgnacioExcellent restaurants, I recommend La Vitrola and "La Casa de la Cerveza" (Beer House).
The Capitol
A copy of the White House ... 10 min walk from the apartment
"El cañonazo", celebrated each night at 9pm, symbolizes an old tradition from the XVIII century when the sound of a cannon ball warned the citizens of Havana that the gates of the city were going to close to protect the city from pirates
566 locals recommend
Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro
"El cañonazo", celebrated each night at 9pm, symbolizes an old tradition from the XVIII century when the sound of a cannon ball warned the citizens of Havana that the gates of the city were going to close to protect the city from pirates
Getting Around
Bus stop with two types of buses:
1) City Tour (Two levels): 10 cuc daily pass, hop on - hop off
2) Beach bus (One level): 5 cuc daily pass. Note: Playas del Este includes the following beaches: Boca Ciega, Tarara, Mar Azul y Santa Maria. The best one is Mar Azul.
415 locals recommend
Central Park
267 AgramonteBus stop with two types of buses:
1) City Tour (Two levels): 10 cuc daily pass, hop on - hop off
2) Beach bus (One level): 5 cuc daily pass. Note: Playas del Este includes the following beaches: Boca Ciega, Tarara, Mar Azul y Santa Maria. The best one is Mar Azul.
Old Havana is located 10 - 15 min walk from the apartment, anyways if you don't want to do the walk I would recommend you to take a bicitaxi (2 people, 3 - 5 cuc) or a taxi (5 cuc) to La Bodeguita del Medio, that way you will start the trip from the center of Old Havana.
404 locals recommend
Old Havana
Old Havana is located 10 - 15 min walk from the apartment, anyways if you don't want to do the walk I would recommend you to take a bicitaxi (2 people, 3 - 5 cuc) or a taxi (5 cuc) to La Bodeguita del Medio, that way you will start the trip from the center of Old Havana.
Parks & Nature
Day trip to Viñales (includes lunch) for around 70 cuc per person. You can make the reservation on "Hotel Deauville" (2 blocks from the apartment). Note that not always there is availability. If you want to rent a taxi for you the price would be around 140 cuc total.
310 locals recommend
Vinales
Day trip to Viñales (includes lunch) for around 70 cuc per person. You can make the reservation on "Hotel Deauville" (2 blocks from the apartment). Note that not always there is availability. If you want to rent a taxi for you the price would be around 140 cuc total.
Varadero
2 hours from the apartment, one of the best beach in all the Caribbean.
Just 45 min from the apartment, you can take the hop on - hop off bus for 5 cuc.
199 locals recommend
Playas del Este
Just 45 min from the apartment, you can take the hop on - hop off bus for 5 cuc.
Arts & Culture
Museum of the history of the Revolution
780 locals recommend
Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Avenida BélgicaMuseum of the history of the Revolution
Great Theatre of Havana
458 P.º de MartíHouse of the Cuban Ballet