Your stay — El Ligerito
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- 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)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
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-Minute 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
Emergency Contacts
Habana ViejaTourists can call the 24-hour national emergency line 106 (police), 104 (medical), or 105 (fire). For English-speaking assistance, contact the Cuban Ministry of Tourism hotline at +53 7 204 9464. For non-urgent issues, your hotel or casa particular host can help. Be aware that response times can be slow, especially in Old Havana’s narrow streets.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Habana Vieja, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at El Ligerito
🕒 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 →Getting Around
Parque Central, Habana Vieja → Plaza de la Catedral (near hotel)
💡 Flag one down on Obispo street. You'll share with locals. Pay in Cuban pesos (CUP), not tourist CUC – ask 'cuanto cuesta en moneda nacional'.
José Martí International Airport (HAV) → Balcones de Villegas, Habana Vieja
💡 Book from the official booth inside arrivals to avoid touts. Agree the fare in CUC before getting in. Ask for a 1950s classic — same price, better ride.
Airport terminal 3 → Viazul bus station (Astro stop near Capitolio)
💡 Cheaper than a taxi but drops you 15 mins' walk from the hotel. Carry small change – drivers rarely have it. Not available for late-night arrivals.
Plaza de Armas (5-min walk from hotel) → El Capitolio / Malecón loop
💡 Noisy and slow, but gives a narrated history tour. Sit on the right for sea views. Buy a full-day ticket if you plan to hop on/off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at El Ligerito?
Check-in at El Ligerito is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Habana Vieja
💡 Visit during late afternoon mass (around 5pm) when a local choir often sings — the acoustics are superb and no one checks for entry fees. Avoid the 11am Sunday mass as it's packed with tourists.
💡 Climb the tower of the Camera Obscura for a penny-pinching 360 view (costs 5 CUP locals, tourists 10 CUC — still cheap). Go at 4pm when shadows make the old town pop.
💡 Bring a cushion or folded newspaper to sit on — the concrete gets hot and gritty. Best stretch is from the Hotel Nacional towards the old town. Avoid after midnight unless in a group.
💡 Buy your ticket inside across the street at the smaller office to skip the main queue. Go early morning before 10am to avoid heat and crowds.
💡 Skip the main building and head straight to the Memorial Granma at the back — the yacht and military vehicles are free to see from the street, and the best bit. Entrance ticket is 8 CUC, but locals get in for 2 CUP.