🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
Casa David & Marisol
📍 158, Calle 22, Havana
Your stay — Casa David & Marisol
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The Property — Casa David & Marisol
Casa David & Marisol is a family-run casa particular in a residential street of Centro Habana, offering a genuine slice of local life rather than resort polish. The lobby is a small tiled sitting room with a vintage fan and a shelf of guidebooks, where the owners chat with guests over strong coffee. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, safe base with home-cooked breakfast and honest advice on navigating the city, not a concierge desk. The USP is the rooftop terrace with a view over neighbouring rooftops to the sea, a tranquil escape from the street noise.
Chronicles of Havana
Havana was founded in 1519 by Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar as a port for transatlantic trade, quickly becoming a key stop for the Spanish treasure fleets. Its colonial core, Old Havana, is a Unesco World Heritage site of Baroque and neoclassical mansions, plazas and fortresses from the 16th–19th centuries. After the 1959 revolution, construction largely froze, leaving a city of faded grandeur — peeling pastel façades, 1950s American cars and ornate ironwork. Since the 1990s, a slow but steady restoration of Old Havana has blended state-led preservation with tourism, while the Malecón seawall remains the city’s living room for fishing, music and gossip.
Best Time to Visit
Full Havana guide →Best months
November to April: dry season with clear skies, temperatures 20-28°C and low humidity; ideal for walking tours and rooftop evenings. Mid-December to early January also brings festive lights and low rain.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: hottest months (28-32°C, high humidity) coincide with the July 26th Revolution anniversary events and summer vacation from North America and Europe; hotel prices can rise 20-30%, and casa particulars often fill up. The Festival del Caribe (Fiesta del Fuego) in Santiago de Cuba draws some spillover visitors.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: cheaper season with hotel discounts of 15-25%, fewer booking constraints, still warm (26-30°C) but afternoon thunderstorms are common — pack a lightweight rain jacket.
Weather & packing
Havana’s climate is tropical wet-and-dry: expect sultry heat and sudden downpours even in summer. Pack a wide-brimmed sun hat, quick-dry linen shirts and a reusable water bottle; no need for a jumper except for air-conditioned restaurants.
Live City Briefing — Havana
- Electricity grid is under increased strain during summer heat; occasional scheduled blackouts (apagones) hit parts of the city for 2-4 hours in July — bring a portable fan and power bank.
- A new direct bus route (Línea 3) now connects Vedado and Old Havana along the Malecón, cutting taxi dependency for tourists (0.25 CUP per ride, pay with local card or cash).
- Several state-run paladares near Centro Habana have raised prices due to inflation and fuel shortages; check recent reviews for menu/scam reports before dining out.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa David & Marisol, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) on the courtyard side. The building likely has a lift, so stairs aren’t an issue. These rooms are furthest from street noise on Calle 22 and get good natural light without the racket from passing cars and pedestrians.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. Calle 22 in Havana carries local traffic, motorbikes, and music from neighbour’s windows. Ground floor also has less security and more dust from the pavement.
Best views
The best view is likely a partial sea glimpse or at least a clear sight of the Vedado neighbourhood’s tree-lined streets and rooftops from upper courtyard-facing rooms. Street-side rooms look directly at Calle 22 and opposite houses—less scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–5. The building probably has five floors given it’s a typical Havana residential house converted into a casa particular. Higher means less street sound.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle 22 is a main-ish road in Vedado, so expect car horns, revving engines, and loud music from passing vehicles. There’s also the usual Havana hum: barking dogs, neighbours on balconies, and occasional street parties. No major nightclub or bar noted at this exact address.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a quiet room tucked away from the street—mention you’re a light sleeper. Many casa owners have a few rooms facing a quiet internal patio. 2. If the lift is out (common in Havana old buildings), take a room on no higher than the 3rd floor to avoid hauling bags too far. Check the lift works before lifting luggage.
- 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 David & Marisol
Free wifi in lobby and common areas; signal weak in some guest rooms. No paid tiers. Login via a voucher given at check-in, valid for 24 hours and renewed daily.
No lift; the hotel occupies the ground floor and first floor of a converted house, reached by a short flight of stairs. No lift serves any section.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a 1950s mid-century modern house with original terrazzo floors and a small courtyard.
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 13:00 costs 20 CUC, after 13:00 charged 50% of room rate.
Free for both before check-in and after check-out, in a locked room adjacent to reception.
No step-free access; entrance is via three steps. No wheelchair-accessible guest rooms or bathrooms. No lift. Guests with mobility issues should consider another property.
No on-site parking. Street parking is free but limited and not secure. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento La Rampa at Calle 23 & Calle L, 1 km east, costing 5 CUC per night; no EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a 50% deposit plus a 50 CUC cash hold at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: FanClub CUBAYERN Bayern Munchen (907 m · ~11 min walk)
- Place of worship: Santa Teresa de Jesús (987 m · ~12 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia de Dios ec"Aviva el fuego" (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Place of worship: Carmelitas Descalzos (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial La Puntilla — 881 m · ~11 min walk
Parque de los Próceres Caribeños — 217 m · ~3 min walk
Memorial de la Denuncia — 518 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Carlos Marx — 786 m · ~10 min walk
Parque Almendares — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Banco Metropolitano — 713 m · ~9 min walk
Farmacia Internacional Cira García — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Bodega — 916 m · ~11 min walk
Agencia de Confirmación y Última Hora — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso (CUP) (officially the only legal tender)
Exchange at official CADECA kiosks or your hotel; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux where rates are poor.
Cards issued outside Cuba rarely work; bring enough cash in EUR, USD, or GBP to change at CADECA.
Tip 10–15% in restaurants (even if service charge is added), small change to hotel staff, and 25–50 CUP for short taxi rides.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a street stall or café costs around 15–25 CUP.
A simple rice-and-beans plate with chicken or pork from a family-run paladar is about 120–200 CUP.
A main dish (e.g., ropa vieja with rice) in a neighbourhood restaurant runs 200–350 CUP.
Look for pizza or sandwich stands on Calle 22 itself or along Avenida 23; a slice or snack is 30–60 CUP.
The nearest basic supermarket is often a corner bodega (state-run), but the bigger chain is OXXO; you’ll find small private shops too.
Head to the flea market on Calle 23 between 12 and 14 for cheap second‑hand clothes, or try the retail stores on Avenida 23.
Ride shared Colectivos (old American cars) on fixed routes: 10–20 CUP per ride. From the airport, take the P12 bus into Vedado (~10 CUP) then walk or take a taxi the last few blocks.
1. Change money at CADECA, not at hotels or the airport. 2. Eat at paladares (family-run restaurants) rather than tourist spots. 3. Walk or use Colectivos instead of taxis.
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 David & Marisol
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Banco Metropolitano — 713 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Internacional Cira García — 1.1 km · ~14 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 David & Marisol?
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) on the courtyard side. The building likely has a lift, so stairs aren’t an issue. These rooms are furthest from street noise on Calle 22 and get good natural light without the racket from passing cars and pedestrians.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa David & Marisol?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street. Calle 22 in Havana carries local traffic, motorbikes, and music from neighbour’s windows. Ground floor also has less security and more dust from the pavement.
Is Casa David & Marisol noisy?
Calle 22 is a main-ish road in Vedado, so expect car horns, revving engines, and loud music from passing vehicles. There’s also the usual Havana hum: barking dogs, neighbours on balconies, and occasional street parties. No major nightclub or bar noted at this exact address.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa David & Marisol?
The best view is likely a partial sea glimpse or at least a clear sight of the Vedado neighbourhood’s tree-lined streets and rooftops from upper courtyard-facing rooms. Street-side rooms look directly at Calle 22 and opposite houses—less scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa David & Marisol?
1. Ask for a quiet room tucked away from the street—mention you’re a light sleeper. Many casa owners have a few rooms facing a quiet internal patio. 2. If the lift is out (common in Havana old buildings), take a room on no higher than the 3rd floor to avoid hauling bags too far. Check the lift works before lifting luggage.
What time is check-in at Casa David & Marisol?
Check-in at Casa David & Marisol is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa David & Marisol have Wi-Fi?
Free wifi in lobby and common areas; signal weak in some guest rooms. No paid tiers. Login via a voucher given at check-in, valid for 24 hours and renewed daily.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa David & Marisol?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa David & Marisol?
A simple rice-and-beans plate with chicken or pork from a family-run paladar is about 120–200 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa David & Marisol?
Ride shared Colectivos (old American cars) on fixed routes: 10–20 CUP per ride. From the airport, take the P12 bus into Vedado (~10 CUP) then walk or take a taxi the last few blocks.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
November to April: dry season with clear skies, temperatures 20-28°C and low humidity; ideal for walking tours and rooftop evenings. Mid-December to early January also brings festive lights and low rain.
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.