subject: Looking for a Hotel in Old Havana , Cuba? [print this page] Looking for a Hotel in Old Havana , Cuba?
Everyday Old Havana becomes more and more one of the most sought-after locations where visitors to Cuba and Havana wish to book their hotel. It is not dificult to understand why. Old Havana is without doubt the most interesting part of the city of Havana, not only for its history and places but also for the great work in restoration that has been constantly taking place in the area by the Office of the Historian of the City for several years now.
Most of its hotels are very small hotels. This is why it is highly recommended to plan and book ahead if you plan to stay in this part of the city and accommodate in one of its historic hotels of great architecture. It is not rare to see these hotels overbooked 2 3 months ahead in time, specially in the high travelling season which takes place in the cuban winter in the last and first months of every year.
Here are some hotels we would like to mention that we think should be evaluated to make a choice for your accommodation when visiting Havana.
HOTEL TEJADILLO:
Hotel Tejadillo in old Havana counts with a great location facing the Cathedral Square, just around the corner from the famous Bodeguita del Medio. The hotel Tejadillo also has its very own history as it is formed by 3 houses built back in the 18th and 19th centuries. Tejadillo hotel has a 4/5 average review from tarvellers in tripadvisor.
HOTEL SANTA ISABEL:
With a great location on Plaza de Armas and at the beginning of Obispo the pedestrianised shopping street in Old Havana the Santa Isabel hotel has a lovely roof terrace with views towards the ocean. This hotel used to be the mansion of the count of Santovenia and became a hotel in 1867 favored by the ship-owners, tradersand artists in Havana.
HOTEL SAN FELIPE Y SANTIAGO DE BEJUCAL:
This is one of the newest cuba hotels that just opened its doors around October of 2010. It is in the very well known square of Plaza de San Francisco de Asus in old Havana. It is spacious, modern and comforttable. Opening has been a success so far with some very good comments and reviews about the hotle staff. Its full name is hotel Palacio del Marques de San Felipe y Santiago de Bejucal and it is an antique colonial palace. This hotel can be recommended wihtout hessitation.
HOTEL PALACIO SAN MIGUEL:
Recently refurbished with good tact and respect to the buildings original look, the Hostal Palacio San Miguel features nice , clean, high ceilinged rooms with magnificent views of the castles and fortresses just across the harbour. Furnishings are beautiful and compared with those seen in many of the neighbouring museums. A singular touch is added by the presence in every room and hall of the property of original vintage pictures, from the private collection of the San Miguel hotel, that bring the events and personages of days gone by to our time.
HOTEL FLORIDA:
Old fanshioned and colonial styled, the Florida hotels shows real character and has a location that is second to none with easy walking distance to all sites in old Havana. Rooms are basic yet nice and spacious. Its central location in one of the busiest streets of Old Havan can also be noisy although ideal for sightseeing.
HOTEL PALACIO DE O'FARRILL:
One of the advantages of the Palacio de O'Farril hotel is that taxs can drive right to its main door. This may sound strange but some hotels in old Havana are located in streets where no traffic is allowed so taxis drop you of at a waliking distance. Each hotel floor is dedicated to a century, with the 19th century floor being a favorite among many.
HOTEL LOS FRAILES:
Los Frailes is a highly original theme hostel. A lovely old monastery converted into a comfortable accommodation that welcomes you with munk statues and costumed staff at its main entrance. Chamber music is played at set times throughout the day. Hotel Los Frailes is comfortable, nicely decorated and with a lot of character. Staff is well known for being helpful and friendly, as well as for spekaing English quite well.
HOTEL ARMADORES DE SANTANDER:
Charming, quaint, comfortable and nice looking hotel close to the port and the large craft market of Old Havana. Its location, good for some and not so good for other due to the noise that can disturb your quite stay, puts you at the feet of the harbour and close to the action. The Armadores de Santander hotel is another rescued jewel of the Old Havana, opened in 2002 after a complete restoration that returned the building to its former glory as a hotel.
HOTEL PARKVIEW:
Adequate and clean, the Parkview hotel is a basic 3 star accommodation option with a great location near both the heart of the historic center of Old Havana and central Havana.Breakfast is served on the top floor with fantastic views of Havana.
