The cheapest forms of accommodation in Havana are casas particulares, private homes that have been authorized by the Cuban government to rent rooms to tourists. But staying in a casa particular has other benefits, besides the merely economical one. It gives you the opportunity to get to know the locals and get personalized tips on places to visit while in the capital. What's more, the quality of food in these establishments tends to be much higher than in hotels and restaurants.
Casa Lopez is situated just two blocks away from the House of Music and four blocks away from Chinatown. The Santa María del Mar beach is 15 minutes away by foot. Visitors staying at the Casa Lopez enjoy access to their own private apartment with a separate entrance from the main house, air conditioning, television, refrigerator, private bathroom with hot water, safe deposit box, telephone and a balcony. In addition, Casa Lopez offers free laundry service. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be provided for a small additional fee.
Casa Lopez
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The Ines family has been renting rooms to travelers since 1997. It rents two rooms, each of which contains a separate entrance to ensure guests' maximum privacy. The rooms come equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water, small kitchens, color television, radio, safe deposit boxes, sheets and towels and toilet paper. In the event that both rooms are full, Casa Ines can arrange similar accommodation at the casas particulares of their next-door neighbors.
Casa Ines
Calle Segunda #559 e/ Ayestarán y Ayuntamiento
Plaza de la Revolución, Ciudad Habana, Cuba
011 (+537) 870-0237
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Aleida Ravelo Garcia has been operating her casa particular since 1997. She and her family can accommodate both individuals and entire families. The rooms come equipped with private bathrooms with hot water, air conditioning, fan, refrigerator, mini bar, telephone, television, CD player and a balcony overlooking the street.
Casa Aleida Ravelo Garcia
Calle 28 No. 270 entre 23 y 21, Apto F, Vedado
Havana, Cuba
011 (+537) 830-8007
casaparticularcuba.com
The two guest rooms at La Casa de Ana come equipped with mini bar, air conditioning, private bathroom with hot water shower, phone, safe deposit box and room service. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks can be provided for a small additional fee.
La Casa de Ana
1422, 17th Street, between 26 and 28, El Vedado
Havana 10400, Cuba
011 (+537) 833 5128
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