Havana accommodationsHavana accommodations cover everything from hotels at the high end to rented rooms at the low end. The best quality hotels are in the tourism zones such as Old Havana and Miramar. Or you can rent an apartment or room from a licensed Cuban. International hotelsMost of the hotels in Cuba are built in partnership with foreign countries such as Spain, France, Germany and Italy. These are the high-end hotels rated 4 or 5 stars where you will find elegance and contemporary style.The hotels have a main dining room with buffet-style meals as well as smaller specialty restaurants. They feature boutiques with European goods on offer.
Cuban hotels
The hotels run by the Cuban government vary from excellent to poor quality. Some of them are on the beach, outside of Havana. These hotels serve both foreign and local clientele. Most of them earn only 2 or 3 stars. The accommodation can be tacky and the service half-hearted. But the price can be reasonable. There is usually a gift shop selling Cuban products and sometimes other amenities. Before you bookBe careful when booking your Havana hotel. Some tour operators recommend a property or location that you may come to regret.
To avoid a holiday disaster, type the hotel name into the TripAdvisor site and read the experiences of many other travelers. Casas particularesLicensed Cubans are allowed to rent out rooms in their homes to foreigners. This is an excellent alternative to the hotel experience. These facilities are known as casas particulares and range widely in description. Some are glorious old mansions and others are 1950s style bungalows or even Soviet-style apartments. The advantage to this accommodation is that you get the chance to live up-close with a Cuban family. Prices per night in Havana range from $25 to about $50.The historic Hotel Nacional NEXT >
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