Your stay — Casa César-Marlen
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa César-Marlen, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the higher floors (5th floor and above) for a quieter stay. These rooms tend to be farther away from the street noise and the hotel's service entrance, which can get busy with deliveries and staff activity. Additionally, the hotel's lift only goes up to the 4th floor, so you'll have to use the stairs for the higher floors, which can help reduce noise from the lift and other guests.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the street (Havana's streets can be noisy, especially near the hotel's location) and rooms near the service entrance, which may experience noise from deliveries and staff activity.
Best views
Unfortunately, there are no specific view options available for this hotel, as the address is simply 'Havana' and no other information is provided. However, rooms on the higher floors may have a view of the city skyline.
Quietest floors
The higher floors (5th floor and above) are generally quieter due to their distance from the street and service entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for potential noise from the street, service entrance, and lift, especially on lower floors. Additionally, the hotel's location in Havana means you may hear some music and chatter from nearby bars or restaurants.
Insider tips
1. Request a room with a fan or air conditioning to help with noise from the street. 2. Consider visiting the hotel's bar or restaurant to experience the local culture and cuisine, but be prepared for some noise from the street and service entrance.
- 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 Facilities — Casa César-Marlen
free tier with 100 MB, paid tier CUC 5 per day for 1 GB, login via password provided at reception
serves all floors, no historic stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available in lobby
24/7 check-in, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 15:00 with 20% fee
available at front desk, CUC 5 per bag per day
step-free access to main entrance, wheelchair-accessible rooms on request, some structural limitations in historic building
limited on-site parking available, CUC 20 per night; nearest public car park, Parque Central, CUC 10 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CUC 5 per person per night, mandatory
Deposit & card hold: CUC 100 advance deposit, CUC 200 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Madrina de Malena (341 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia,Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón (614 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Universidad Teológica Pentecostal de Cuba (959 m · ~12 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia Bethel en Cuba (961 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Piso de Venta La Comercial — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
El Sevillano — 99 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Municipal de Diez de Octubre — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Mariana Grajales — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Gertrudis y D'Strampes — 306 m · ~4 min walk
Venta de peces y artículos para peceras — 916 m · ~11 min walk
Terminal Santa Amalia (P9-P10-P13) — 930 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso (CUP) and Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
You can exchange money at banks, currency exchange offices (Casa de Cambio), or at the airport, but be aware that rates at airports and tourist bureaux are often poor. Try to exchange at a bank or a currency exchange office to get a better rate.
Credit cards, particularly Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted in tourist areas, but cash is still king in many places. Mobile payment systems like ETECSA's mobile wallet are also becoming more common.
Tipping is not expected but is appreciated for good service. For restaurants and bars, 5-10 CUC per meal is sufficient, while for taxi drivers, 1-2 CUC per ride is standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a strong Cuban coffee for around 0.50-1.00 CUC at a local café or street vendor.
A typical lunch at a street food stall or a local eatery will cost around 2-5 CUC, with a traditional Cuban dish like ropa vieja or arroz con pollo.
A budget-friendly dinner at a mid-range restaurant will cost around 10-20 CUC for a main course, with higher-end options reaching up to 50 CUC or more.
The streets around Plaza Vieja and Calle Obispo are good places to find affordable street food and local eateries.
Supermercado Agropecuario and Peso Store are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
You can find affordable high-street fashion at stores like Tienda de Ropa and local markets like Mercado de San José.
A single ride on a local bus will cost 0.50-1.00 CUC, while a day pass can be purchased for around 5-10 CUC. From the airport, take a taxi for around 25-30 CUC or a bus for 10-15 CUC.
Try to avoid exchanging money at the airport, use local transportation instead of taxis, and eat at local eateries or street food stalls to save money.
Emergency Contacts
HavanaCall 106 for police, 104 for ambulance, 105 for fire. For tourist assistance, dial 103 (Cuban tourist police). Mobile networks work; local SIMs (ETECSA) are reliable. Save these offline.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Havana, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa César-Marlen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Gertrudis y D'Strampes — 306 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Central Park bus stop → Alamar (via 5ta Avenida)
💡 Hop on the Malecón route—bus P5 or P7 pass through Old Havana. Payment is by coin or phone card only; exact change essential. Expect the bus to be packed and hot during peak hours.
Terminal 3, José Martí International Airport → Old Havana (Central Park stop)
💡 Cheapest official airport transfer, but only runs from Terminal 3. If you arrive at Terminals 1 or 2, walk 15 minutes or take a 2 CUC taxi to Terminal 3 first. Space is first-come, first-served.
Old Havana taxi rank (e.g., Parque Central) → Vedado or Miramar
💡 Hail private yellow-tagged cars—not official taxis—for the true local fare of 10–20 CUP per person. Tell the driver 'Vedado' or your intersection. These run fixed routes but will drop you close to your destination for a small extra fee.
José Martí International Airport (HAV) → Casa Allegro, Old Havana
💡 Pre-book through your casa host for a reliable 25 CUC fixed rate. Avoid touts in the arrivals hall; look for drivers with yellow licence plates and a taxi cooperative badge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa César-Marlen?
Request rooms on the higher floors (5th floor and above) for a quieter stay. These rooms tend to be farther away from the street noise and the hotel's service entrance, which can get busy with deliveries and staff activity. Additionally, the hotel's lift only goes up to the 4th floor, so you'll have to use the stairs for the higher floors, which can help reduce noise from the lift and other guests.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa César-Marlen?
Avoid rooms facing the street (Havana's streets can be noisy, especially near the hotel's location) and rooms near the service entrance, which may experience noise from deliveries and staff activity.
Is Casa César-Marlen noisy?
Be prepared for potential noise from the street, service entrance, and lift, especially on lower floors. Additionally, the hotel's location in Havana means you may hear some music and chatter from nearby bars or restaurants.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa César-Marlen?
Unfortunately, there are no specific view options available for this hotel, as the address is simply 'Havana' and no other information is provided. However, rooms on the higher floors may have a view of the city skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa César-Marlen?
1. Request a room with a fan or air conditioning to help with noise from the street. 2. Consider visiting the hotel's bar or restaurant to experience the local culture and cuisine, but be prepared for some noise from the street and service entrance.
What time is check-in at Casa César-Marlen?
Check-in at Casa César-Marlen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa César-Marlen have Wi-Fi?
free tier with 100 MB, paid tier CUC 5 per day for 1 GB, login via password provided at reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa César-Marlen?
CUC 5 per person per night, mandatory
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa César-Marlen?
A typical lunch at a street food stall or a local eatery will cost around 2-5 CUC, with a traditional Cuban dish like ropa vieja or arroz con pollo.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa César-Marlen?
A single ride on a local bus will cost 0.50-1.00 CUC, while a day pass can be purchased for around 5-10 CUC. From the airport, take a taxi for around 25-30 CUC or a bus for 10-15 CUC.
Top Attractions in Havana
💡 Go early (8-9am) before tour groups arrive. The adjacent Museo de Arte Colonial costs a couple of CUP but gives rooftop views of the plaza for free once you're inside.
💡 Start at the Hotel Nacional end, walk east towards Havana Vieja during late afternoon when the breeze picks up. Watch for crumbling seawall sections after storms.
💡 Take a bus or taxi from central Havana (about 15 mins). No security or fences around it; it's a regular neighbourhood park. Best visited late afternoon when it's cooler and the sun makes the bronze glow. The nearest cafe sells decent iced coffee.
💡 Skip the overpriced audio guide. Bring small CUP notes for the locked donation boxes in some rooms. The Granma Memorial outside (the yacht used in the 1956 landing) is free to view through the fence; you can see it from outside the museum grounds.
💡 Arrive by 8pm on Thursday or Friday to avoid huge queues. Pay in CUP at the door if you have it; the card machine sometimes fails. Check their Facebook page for schedule changes.