🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
Casa Doña Anita
📍 #3, Enrique Barnet (Estrella) #365 entre lealtad y escobar apto 3, Havana, 10300
Your stay — Casa Doña Anita
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (58 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Centro San Ignacio de Loyola (118 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Presbiteriana (372 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Logia Hijo del Trabajo Nro 1 (384 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Yumurí — 75 m · ~1 min walk
Parque Carlos Marx — 160 m · ~2 min walk
Museo Masónico — 117 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro Lázaro Peña — 550 m · ~7 min walk
Parque infantil Maceo — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 104 m · ~1 min walk
Novaforma — 736 m · ~9 min walk
La Estrella de Estrella — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Karlovys — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Travellers can exchange money at the Cadeca (Cadastre for the Exchange of Currency) offices, but be aware that rates at the airport or tourist bureaux are often poor. A better option is to exchange at a hotel or a local currency exchange office.
Credit and debit cards are not widely accepted, but some tourist-oriented businesses may accept US dollars. Mobile payments are not common, but some restaurants and cafes may accept card payments.
Tipping is not expected but is appreciated for good service. A 5% tip in restaurants and cafes is sufficient, and for taxi drivers, a few CUP is enough.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A strong coffee can be found at a local café for around 1-2 CUP.
A meal at a paladar (private restaurant) can cost around 10-15 CUP for a main dish.
A street food stall can serve a meal for around 5-8 CUP.
The best places for cheap eats are in the street food stalls and markets, particularly in the Vedado and Old Havana areas.
The local supermarket chain, Buena Vista, has a few branches in the area.
Affordable clothing can be found at the local markets, such as the Rastro market.
The cheapest way to get around is by using the public bus system, with a single fare costing 0.40 CUP. A day pass is also available for 2.50 CUP.
Avoid exchanging money at the airport or tourist bureaux, as the rates are poor.Use the local currency, CUP, instead of the US dollar, as the exchange rates are better.Eat at local paladares or street food stalls instead of tourist restaurants, which can be overpriced.
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 Doña Anita
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 104 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Novaforma — 736 m · ~9 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 time is check-in at Casa Doña Anita?
Check-in at Casa Doña Anita is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Doña Anita?
A meal at a paladar (private restaurant) can cost around 10-15 CUP for a main dish.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Doña Anita?
The cheapest way to get around is by using the public bus system, with a single fare costing 0.40 CUP. A day pass is also available for 2.50 CUP.
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.