Guidebook for La Habana
Sightseeing
Plaza Vieja
One of the nicest square of Cuba. You'll see why...
The nicest church in town and one of the most important for santeria.
8 locals recommend
Iglesia y Convento de la Merced
1422 Calle 17The nicest church in town and one of the most important for santeria.
Iglesia del Espiritu Santo
The oldest of the city
Take the little boat in avenida del puerto (lancha), cross the bay to Casablanca, climb the steps and go watch the nicest panorama of the city. The place to take the boat is very near the casa. You also can complete with a stop to Regla, sanctuary of Yemaya.
166 locals recommend
Christ of Havana
Take the little boat in avenida del puerto (lancha), cross the bay to Casablanca, climb the steps and go watch the nicest panorama of the city. The place to take the boat is very near the casa. You also can complete with a stop to Regla, sanctuary of Yemaya.
Visit this desecrated church. Climb the bell tower and try to attend a concert for its acoustics and the romantic ballad that will follow the concert in the surrounding streets.
39 locals recommend
Convento de San Francisco de Asís
Visit this desecrated church. Climb the bell tower and try to attend a concert for its acoustics and the romantic ballad that will follow the concert in the surrounding streets.
bacardi building
261 Av. BélgicaDid you know about Batman? Just look for the index...
Try to go on the roof of any of the hotels of the place. The best view from Parque Central and Plaza. The best place for a drink on Inglaterra.
37 locals recommend
Hotel Parque Central
267 AgramonteTry to go on the roof of any of the hotels of the place. The best view from Parque Central and Plaza. The best place for a drink on Inglaterra.
How many champions began in this place...If you are interested in boxing why not go for a training session or just take some pictures ..
Rafael Trejo Boxing Gym - Gimnasio de Boxeo Rafael Trejo
815 CubaHow many champions began in this place...If you are interested in boxing why not go for a training session or just take some pictures ..
Food Scene
Jibaro
Ideal for breakfast (open at 10 AM)
O'Reilly 304
O'ReillyIncreible drinks and good food
Our place to eat. Very good service and one of the best value for money.
98 locals recommend
Habana 61
61 HabanaOur place to eat. Very good service and one of the best value for money.
Helad'oro
TejadilloFor a good ice-cream!
Ivan Chef Justo
AguacateA must...
Arts & Culture
The place to visit with a Cuban guide if you want to understand and witness Cuban history through the sometimes chaotic journey of its great visual artists of the twentieth century. The architecture of the museum is worth the trip too.
851 locals recommend
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
ObispoThe place to visit with a Cuban guide if you want to understand and witness Cuban history through the sometimes chaotic journey of its great visual artists of the twentieth century. The architecture of the museum is worth the trip too.
If you don't know about rhum, you'll learn a lot. And have a taste of the famous Havana Club!
222 locals recommend
Museo del Ron Havana Club
If you don't know about rhum, you'll learn a lot. And have a taste of the famous Havana Club!
Don't miss a classical music concert in this little church. A real gemm!
15 locals recommend
Iglesia de Paula
110 Leonor PérezDon't miss a classical music concert in this little church. A real gemm!
To visit from inside or outside. To see a classical ballet. Tickets on site. If not, try to see a dealer and negociate.
682 locals recommend
Great Theatre of Havana
458 P.º de MartíTo visit from inside or outside. To see a classical ballet. Tickets on site. If not, try to see a dealer and negociate.
Do you want to have an idea of the splendors of before the revolution? Visit this house. Take the opportunity to say hello to the synagogue friends next door. Walk to Coppelia for a glimpse of the Vedado district. Go to the gardens of the Hotel Nacional for an aperitif and return to the old town by the Malecon. You will be exhausted but satisfied and will jump on your meal!
196 locals recommend
Museo de Artes Decorativas
Do you want to have an idea of the splendors of before the revolution? Visit this house. Take the opportunity to say hello to the synagogue friends next door. Walk to Coppelia for a glimpse of the Vedado district. Go to the gardens of the Hotel Nacional for an aperitif and return to the old town by the Malecon. You will be exhausted but satisfied and will jump on your meal!
Drinks & Nightlife
To know the place, but the mojitos are not the best of the city and by far, the most expensive...maybe!
743 locals recommend
La Bodeguita Del Medio
EmpedradoTo know the place, but the mojitos are not the best of the city and by far, the most expensive...maybe!
Open from thursday to sunday, but not everyweeks. If yes, don't miss it. An increible place. From our casa, catch a taxi easily. It will cost around 10 CUC.
1420 locals recommend
Fábrica de Artes Cubana
& Calle 26Open from thursday to sunday, but not everyweeks. If yes, don't miss it. An increible place. From our casa, catch a taxi easily. It will cost around 10 CUC.
Cerveceria Plaza Vieja
MurallaTo drink a beer and listen to live music!
Getting Around
A good way to travel in Cuba. You can check on line from your country but in advance. In the bus station, you will find a lot of taxis colectivos for other towns of the country. From the casa, take a taxi, around 8/10 CUC.
174 locals recommend
Terminal Víazul La Habana
Avenida de La IndependenciaA good way to travel in Cuba. You can check on line from your country but in advance. In the bus station, you will find a lot of taxis colectivos for other towns of the country. From the casa, take a taxi, around 8/10 CUC.
To cross the bay. There is no other such cheap and picturesque way to cross the bay. Much more glamorous than the tunnel!
6 locals recommend
Lanchita de Casablanca
San PedroTo cross the bay. There is no other such cheap and picturesque way to cross the bay. Much more glamorous than the tunnel!
Shopping
All the souvenirs of Cuba for your gifts and your nostalgia sequences ... possibility of restoration on the spot or next.
208 locals recommend
San Jose Old Warehouses
110 Leonor PérezAll the souvenirs of Cuba for your gifts and your nostalgia sequences ... possibility of restoration on the spot or next.
Parks & Nature
Very charmful square. Nice bougainvillea, rumor of the city and freshness in the shade of trees.
228 locals recommend
Plaza de Armas
Very charmful square. Nice bougainvillea, rumor of the city and freshness in the shade of trees.