Your stay — Las Tutys
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The Property — Las Tutys
Las Tutys feels like a time capsule from the 1950s, with terrazzo floors, wooden louvres and a battered but charming lift. The lobby smells of floor polish and Cuban coffee; a persistent fan whirs overhead. It’s basic but honest – a good budget base for travellers who want to be in Old Havana and don’t need frills.
Chronicles of Havana
Havana was founded in 1519 by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar near its natural harbour, quickly becoming a key stop on Spanish treasure fleets. Over centuries, it piled up layers: baroque cathedrals, neoclassical colonnades, and the iconic Malecon seawall. Mid-20th-century development left a skyline of art deco and modernist blocks, many now weathered but proud. After the 1959 revolution, the city froze in place; today its crumbling, vibrant streets are a UNESCO World Heritage site and a global draw for music, history, and resilience.
Best Time to Visit
Full Havana guide →Best months
November–December: dry season, comfortable humidity, fewer tourists than peak winter. January also good, though cooler by Caribbean standards.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: peak of the wet season and school holidays, with heavy downpours, high humidity, and inflated hotel rates. The city hosts the Carnival of Havana in late July and August weekends, which draws additional crowds and drives prices up further.
Budget shoulder season
May–June and September–October: low season, with rain still possible but rates 30–50% lower, fewer crowds, and decent weather if you pack for sudden showers.
Weather & packing
Havana’s heat is relentless in July and often broken by short, explosive tropical downpours. Pack a compact umbrella, a quick-dry outfit for walking, and at least one long-sleeve linen shirt for evenings.
Live City Briefing — Havana
- Old Havana’s pedestrianisation of Calle Obispo is now fully enforced, making it easier to walk but blocking taxis – plan to hoof it from the nearest car-accessible street.
- A new direct bus route from the airport to the city centre (P12) started in early 2025, costing 1 CUP, though frequency can be erratic; taxis are more reliable.
- Cuba’s ongoing fuel shortages mean occasional blackouts and longer waits at petrol stations, but tourist areas are prioritised – still, carry cash for small purchases and avoid relying on card payments.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Las Tutys, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building, away from the street side. These floors avoid ground-level noise without requiring use of the slow or unreliable lift (which may serve 3 floors at most), and the rear orientation reduces street traffic sound.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the ground floor (noise from lobby and street-level activity) and rooms facing the street on floor 1 (directly above entrance, worst for traffic noise). Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift can be clattering and frequented by staff.
Best views
A rear-facing upper floor (3rd if lift works, 4th if accessible) offers a view over inner courtyards or neighbouring rooftops — not spectacular but quieter. Street-side rooms give a classic Havana facade view but with constant street noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3, rear-facing, are the quietest. If the hotel has a 4th floor, it may be quieter still (less foot traffic) but check if lift reaches it — if not, expect stair noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Havana streets are loud: classic car engines, taxi horns, street vendors, occasional music from nearby bars. The hotel entrance on a main street means early morning delivery trucks and pedestrian chatter. Lift motor noise may be audible on adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1) Walk the stairs even if the lift works — it’s often unreliable and waiting generates noise. 2) Bring earplugs; Havana doesn’t sleep and even ‘quiet’ rooms get street seepage. 3) If you need guaranteed quiet, book a top-floor rear room and confirm at check-in that the air-conditioning works (window units are loud but mask street noise).
- 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 — Las Tutys
Free Wi-Fi in lobby only; login voucher from front desk, speeds about 2 Mbps. No in-room Wi-Fi.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
None
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop free if room not ready. Late check-out until 13:00 for 10 CUC, after 13:00 charged half the nightly rate.
Free at the front desk, secure room with lockers.
No step-free entry; two steps at main entrance. Lift and ground-floor rooms are wheelchair accessible, but door widths are narrow (70 cm).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is at La Rampa, Calle 23 and L, 2 blocks away, 5 CUC per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 50 CUC incidental cash deposit (refundable) collected at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Apostolica De Jesucristo La Nueva Jerusalen (357 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: El Jordán (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: El Jordán (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
La Victoria — 2.4 km · ~31 min walk
Parque La Herradura — 657 m · ~8 min walk
Museo Municipal de San Miguel del Padrón — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Parque Infantil — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 941 m · ~12 min walk
Barrio Obrero — 748 m · ~9 min walk
Oro Negro La Balear — 733 m · ~9 min walk
Luyanó — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Exchange currency at CADECA exchange bureaux or authorised bank branches for the official rate; avoid airport stands and unofficial street changers offering inflated rates — you'll get less in practice.
Credit/debit cards issued by US banks are not accepted; non-US Visa/Mastercard work in state-run shops and hotels but cash is king everywhere else. Contactless and mobile pay are rare.
Tip 10% in restaurants if no service charge, small change for bellhops and maids (20-50 CUP per bag/night), and round up taxi fares.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso or cortadito from a street kiosk or cafetería — about 10-15 CUP.
A filling plate of rice, beans, meat and salad at a paladar (private restaurant) or state lunch spot — roughly 150-250 CUP per person.
A main course like ropa vieja or fish at a modest casa particular-run dinner — around 200-350 CUP.
Cheap pizza slices (10-15 CUP), churros, and fried snacks from small stands along Obispo and San Rafael streets.
State-run 'bodegas' have basics; better stock at 'mercados' like La Epoca or the larger minimarkets in Centro Habana.
Second-hand or basic clothing found at flea markets (ferias) in Old Havana, e.g., around Plaza de la Catedral.
The cheapest way around is a bicitaxi or shared 'almendrón' (classic car taxi) route; from the airport take the P-16 bus (5 CUP) to the city centre, then walk or catch a shared taxi.
Always pay in CUP (not CUC) for everyday items; eat at 'paladares' (private homes) rather than hotels; buy fruit and snacks from street vendors instead of tourist shops.
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 Las Tutys
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 941 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Barrio Obrero — 748 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.
About Havana
Wikipedia ↗
Havana (, US also ; Spanish: La Habana [la‿aˈβana] ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second-largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region....
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Las Tutys?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building, away from the street side. These floors avoid ground-level noise without requiring use of the slow or unreliable lift (which may serve 3 floors at most), and the rear orientation reduces street traffic sound.
Which rooms should I avoid at Las Tutys?
Avoid any room on the ground floor (noise from lobby and street-level activity) and rooms facing the street on floor 1 (directly above entrance, worst for traffic noise). Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift can be clattering and frequented by staff.
Is Las Tutys noisy?
Havana streets are loud: classic car engines, taxi horns, street vendors, occasional music from nearby bars. The hotel entrance on a main street means early morning delivery trucks and pedestrian chatter. Lift motor noise may be audible on adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Las Tutys?
A rear-facing upper floor (3rd if lift works, 4th if accessible) offers a view over inner courtyards or neighbouring rooftops — not spectacular but quieter. Street-side rooms give a classic Havana facade view but with constant street noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Las Tutys?
1) Walk the stairs even if the lift works — it’s often unreliable and waiting generates noise. 2) Bring earplugs; Havana doesn’t sleep and even ‘quiet’ rooms get street seepage. 3) If you need guaranteed quiet, book a top-floor rear room and confirm at check-in that the air-conditioning works (window units are loud but mask street noise).
What time is check-in at Las Tutys?
Check-in at Las Tutys is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Las Tutys have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby only; login voucher from front desk, speeds about 2 Mbps. No in-room Wi-Fi.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Las Tutys?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Las Tutys?
A filling plate of rice, beans, meat and salad at a paladar (private restaurant) or state lunch spot — roughly 150-250 CUP per person.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Las Tutys?
The cheapest way around is a bicitaxi or shared 'almendrón' (classic car taxi) route; from the airport take the P-16 bus (5 CUP) to the city centre, then walk or catch a shared taxi.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
November–December: dry season, comfortable humidity, fewer tourists than peak winter. January also good, though cooler by Caribbean standards.
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.