Dein Aufenthalt — Virtudes 59
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Das Eigentum — Virtudes 59
Virtudes 59 is a converted 19th-century mansion in Centro Habana, all high ceilings, original tilework, and a calm central courtyard. The lobby feels lived-in rather than polished: a few armchairs, the smell of old wood, and a small bar where locals chat. It’s a solid 3-star with genuine character, no pretence — right for travellers who want a quiet base within walking distance of Old Havana and the Malecón, and don’t need a rooftop pool.
Chroniken von La Habana
La Habana was founded in 1519 by Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar as San Cristóbal de La Habana, quickly becoming a key stop for the Spanish treasure fleets. Its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982, layers baroque and neoclassical colonial architecture with 20th-century Art Deco and Modernist additions. The city’s character today is a sharp mix of crumbling grandeur, resourceful creativity, and a music scene that pulses from street-corner son to cabaret. Isolation under the US embargo has frozen much of its built fabric, making every restored building feel like a small victory against entropy.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger La Habana-Guide →Die besten Monate
January to March: driest season, clear skies, temperatures in the low 20s–mid 20s °C, and fewer cruise crowds than winter peaks.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak summer months; July’s heat (30–33°C, high humidity) and the start of hurricane season (June–November) deter some, but local holidays like the Carnaval de La Habana (usually late July/early August) drive strong demand. Hotel prices in July and August can be 30% above shoulder rates.
Budget Schulter Saison
Late May or October offer milder temperatures, lower humidity, and hotel discounts of 20–40%. Rain is more likely but often in short afternoon bursts.
Wetter & Verpackung
July in Havana is consistently hot and sticky, with a real-feel often hitting 38°C in direct sun. Pack only light cotton or linen, a wide-brim hat, and a reusable water bottle; leave jeans and jackets at home — you will sweat through them in minutes.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — La Habana
- The Malecón seawall repair project is ongoing in sections near Centro Habana, with some stretches closed to pedestrians until late 2026 — check access points.
- Visitors must now show a pre-arranged Cuban health insurance certificate (or buy a local policy on arrival) as part of entry requirements; check your airline and embassy for the latest forms.
- New direct flights from several European capitals resumed in early 2026, increasing competition on accommodation; book Virtudes 59 at least two months ahead for July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Virtudes 59, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Virtudes Street). The lift stops at the fourth floor, so these floors are high enough to avoid street noise but still easy to reach via stairs if the lift breaks down.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing Virtudes Street. Street-level noise from traffic and pedestrians is significant—Virtudes is a busy central Havana street with passing cars, motorbikes, and late-night foot traffic.
Best views
A room on floor 4 facing the inner courtyard offers the quietest outlook over the hotel's patio/plants. A street-facing room on floor 3 may give a partial view of classic Havana rooftops but will be noisier.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 4 are the quietest—above the street racket but still serviced by the lift (which stops at 4).
🔊 Noise notes
Virtudes Street is a real working road—don’t expect silence. Early-morning trash collection, delivery trucks to nearby shops, and neighbourhood socialising outside the hotel can be audible up to floor 2. The lift motor is audible in adjacent rooms; ask for a room away from the lift core.
Insider tips
Tip 1: Check in early (by 2pm) to secure a courtyard-facing room, as these are limited and popular. Tip 2: Pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper—street-facing rooms are still offered due to demand, even if you specify quiet. Tip 3: No dedicated parking—use the public car park 2 blocks away on Calle Industria; expect to pay about 1–3 CUC per day and keep valuables out of sight.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Virtudes 59
Free WiFi in lobby and all rooms; speed is 5 Mbps download (enough for messaging and light browsing, not streaming). Login is a simple password from reception—no per-user codes.
No passenger lift. The three guest floors are served only by stairs (2 flights per floor).
No newspapers provided. The building is a converted 1880s townhouse with original mosaic tile floors and a central courtyard.
Official check-in from 15:00 to 23:00. Early bag drop from 10:00 is free if room is unavailable. Late check-out until 14:00 costs 25 CUC if availability allows.
Free storage in the reception office for both check-in day and check-out day.
No step-free access—there are two steps at the main entrance, no ramp, and no lift. Wheelchair users would find the hotel inaccessible beyond the ground-floor common areas.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is at Plaza de la Catedral, 600 m away, costing 30 CUC per 24 hours. EV charging not available.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for the first night; a refundable cash or card hold of 50 CUC is taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Parroquia del Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje (396 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia del Santo Ángel Custodio (407 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia María Auxiliadora (557 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida (575 m · ~7 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Harry's Brothers — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Plaza Supervielle — 162 m · ~2 min walk
Edificio de Arte Cubano — 217 m · ~3 min walk
Teatro Campoamor — 673 m · ~8 min walk
Barbeparque — 438 m · ~5 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 159 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia Internacional Hotel Sevilla — 404 m · ~5 min walk
Extension Harry Brothers — 126 m · ~2 min walk
Terminal de Cruceros de La Habana — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Exchange at CADECA offices; avoid airport and hotels where rates are poor. Bring euros or pounds for better rates.
Cards are rarely accepted outside hotels and some tourist restaurants; carry enough cash.
Tip 10% in restaurants and for taxis if no service charge; hotel staff appreciate 1-2 CUP per bag or per night.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A café cubano from a street kiosk or corner shop costs about 5-10 CUP.
A menú especial (set meal) at a local paladar runs 80-120 CUP.
A main dish like ropa vieja with rice and beans costs around 150-200 CUP at a simple eatery.
Pizza or sandwiches from street stalls near Parque de la Fraternidad are cheap and filling.
La Cancha chain stores are common for basic staples, but supply can be erratic.
Try the Almacenes Universal chain or the smaller bazaars for basic, low-price clothing.
Shared taxis (coletivos) or local buses (guaguas) cost about 1-5 CUP per trip; from the airport take a shared taxi to the city centre for roughly 500-600 CUP.
Eat at paladares (private eateries) not state-run restaurants; buy rum and cigars from state shops, not street vendors; use the local CUP not CUC (now obsolete) for everyday purchases.
Emergency Contacts
La HabanaDial 106 for police, 104 for ambulance, 105 for fire. For general assistance, call 103. Note that response times can be slow, and English may not be widely spoken. Save your embassy's number too.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in La Habana, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Virtudes 59
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 159 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Internacional Hotel Sevilla — 404 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Airport bus stop (outside terminal) → Centro Habana (near Casa de Magaly)
💡 Cheapest but not practical with luggage—buses are crowded and routes unclear. Use only if you speak Spanish and travel light. Ask a local or a policeman for the right stop.
Main bus stops or Playa, Havana → Central Havana (near Casa de Magaly)
💡 Shared routes along major roads like Calle 23 or Malecón. Flag down a yellow government taxi—private ones demand higher fares. Pay in CUP for local rates.
José Martí International Airport (HAV) → Casa de Magaly, Havana
💡 Book through your casa host for a firm price and a driver who knows the exact address. Agree on fare before starting—avoid unofficial touts inside the terminal.
Old Havana or Central Havana streets → Casa de Magaly (short local trips)
💡 Great for short hops in Centro Habana. Negotiate price first—agree in CUP not CUC. Be firm but friendly; local drivers are honest once you set a clear rate. Best for warm evenings along the coast.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Virtudes 59?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Virtudes Street). The lift stops at the fourth floor, so these floors are high enough to avoid street noise but still easy to reach via stairs if the lift breaks down.
Which rooms should I avoid at Virtudes 59?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing Virtudes Street. Street-level noise from traffic and pedestrians is significant—Virtudes is a busy central Havana street with passing cars, motorbikes, and late-night foot traffic.
Is Virtudes 59 noisy?
Virtudes Street is a real working road—don’t expect silence. Early-morning trash collection, delivery trucks to nearby shops, and neighbourhood socialising outside the hotel can be audible up to floor 2. The lift motor is audible in adjacent rooms; ask for a room away from the lift core.
Which rooms have the best views at Virtudes 59?
A room on floor 4 facing the inner courtyard offers the quietest outlook over the hotel's patio/plants. A street-facing room on floor 3 may give a partial view of classic Havana rooftops but will be noisier.
What are insider tips for staying at Virtudes 59?
Tip 1: Check in early (by 2pm) to secure a courtyard-facing room, as these are limited and popular. Tip 2: Pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper—street-facing rooms are still offered due to demand, even if you specify quiet. Tip 3: No dedicated parking—use the public car park 2 blocks away on Calle Industria; expect to pay about 1–3 CUC per day and keep valuables out of sight.
What time is check-in at Virtudes 59?
Check-in at Virtudes 59 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Virtudes 59 have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and all rooms; speed is 5 Mbps download (enough for messaging and light browsing, not streaming). Login is a simple password from reception—no per-user codes.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Virtudes 59?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Virtudes 59?
A menú especial (set meal) at a local paladar runs 80-120 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Virtudes 59?
Shared taxis (coletivos) or local buses (guaguas) cost about 1-5 CUP per trip; from the airport take a shared taxi to the city centre for roughly 500-600 CUP.
When is the best time to visit La Habana?
January to March: driest season, clear skies, temperatures in the low 20s–mid 20s °C, and fewer cruise crowds than winter peaks.
Top-Attraktionen in La Habana
💡 Free entry on Sundays. Go early to avoid the midday heat. The museum is small, so budget 45 minutes. The courtyard has clean toilets.
💡 Go at golden hour when the light hits the buildings. Bring a small bottle of rum and join the Cubans sitting on the wall, but watch for uneven concrete.
💡 Free live rumba every Sunday from noon, but arrive by 11am to get a spot. Take a taxi, not a coco-taxi, as the area gets congested. Tip the musicians a few CUP.
💡 Entry is 8 CUC (about $8). Bring cash in small bills, no card accepted. The air conditioning is weak, so carry water. Skip the guided tour; English labels are scarce but photos tell the story. Allow 1.5 hours.
💡 Free to look at the lobby and ground floor. To see the auditorium, buy a 5 CUC ticket for a guided tour (available weekdays 10am-11am). Alternatively, catch a ballet or concert, cheapest seats from 10 CUC. No photography inside during performances.