Your stay — Hostal Aptofive
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida (299 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Católica (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Place of worship: Convento (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Santa Rosa de Lima (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Piso de Venta Ayestarán — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Parque Ho Chi Minh — 409 m · ~5 min walk
Centro de Estudios Ernesto «Che» Guevara — 736 m · ~9 min walk
Teatro Buendía — 892 m · ~11 min walk
Parque Almendares — 986 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 197 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia de 23 y 28 — 914 m · ~11 min walk
Bodega 24 y 25 — 642 m · ~8 min walk
19 de Noviembre (Tulipán) — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUC
Travellers can exchange currency at the airport, but rates are poor. For a better rate, exchange at a bank or a currency exchange office, like Cadeca.
Credit cards are widely accepted in tourist areas, but contactless payments are not common. Mobile payments are not widely accepted.
Tipping is not expected but is appreciated. 5-10 CUC for good service in restaurants and bars.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a cheap coffee at a local café for around 1-2 CUC.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or a plate of rice, beans, and meat for around 5-7 CUC.
A affordable dinner option is a meal at a paladar (private restaurant) for around 10-15 CUC.
The street food area is around the Malecón, where you can find food stalls and vendors selling traditional Cuban cuisine.
You can find a local supermarket, like Mercado Agropecuario, for affordable groceries.
For affordable shopping, try the local markets like the Rastro Market or the El Aljibe Market.
The cheapest way to get around is by bus (around 0.40 CUC) or by taxi (around 10-15 CUC from the airport).
Eat at paladares (private restaurants) instead of state-run restaurants for better food and prices.Avoid exchanging money at the airport or tourist areas for poor rates.Use local transport instead of taxis for a cheaper and more authentic experience.
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 Hostal Aptofive
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 197 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia de 23 y 28 — 914 m · ~11 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 Hostal Aptofive?
Check-in at Hostal Aptofive is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Aptofive?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or a plate of rice, beans, and meat for around 5-7 CUC.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Aptofive?
The cheapest way to get around is by bus (around 0.40 CUC) or by taxi (around 10-15 CUC from the airport).
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.