Your stay — mis bebes
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The Property — mis bebes
Mis Bebes is a faded 3-star guesthouse in Centro Habana, a short walk from the Malecón. The lobby feels like a slightly tired living room, with a high ceiling, old tiles, and a fan that barely cuts the July heat. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a central base and don't mind worn furniture or sporadic hot water. The USP is location and price: you’re paying for proximity to Old Havana and the seafront, not frills.
Chronicles of Havana
Havana was founded in 1519 by the Spanish as San Cristóbal de La Habana, quickly becoming a key port for treasure fleets. Its colonial core, a Unesco World Heritage site, mixes baroque and neoclassical architecture, much of it crumbling but gorgeous. The 20th century added Art Deco and mid-century modern blocks, especially around Vedado. Today, Havana is a city of stark contrasts: grand plazas next to collapsing tenements, classic cars alongside Chinese imports, and a resilient, inventive cultural identity shaped by music, dance and the daily ingenuity of its people.
Best Time to Visit
Full Havana guide →Best months
November to April: these are the dry season, with lower humidity and daytime highs around 26-28°C, plus fewer mosquitoes and more manageable crowds.
Peak / festival surge
January (for the anniversary of the Revolution and peak winter sun) and late February (Havana’s Jazz Festival). Hotel prices can jump 20-30% then, and rooms get scarce. The main event is the Festival del Habano in late February/early March, drawing cigar aficionados.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: still warm (28-30°C) but with fewer tourists, lower hotel rates, and a chance of short, sharp showers that clear the humidity for a few hours.
Weather & packing
Havana has a tropical monsoon climate: July is hot (32°C) and humid with afternoon downpours possible any day. Pack light cotton clothes, a rain shell or umbrella, and sturdy sandals that can handle wet streets—city drains clog fast.
Live City Briefing — Havana
- The Malecón seawall is undergoing patch repairs between Calle G and Calle 12; access may be disrupted in that stretch until late 2026.
- Several new private paladares (restaurants) opened in Centro Habana in early 2026, including one focused on Cuban-Chinese fusion on Calle Neptuno.
- Fuel shortages continue to cause sporadic taxi cancellations and longer queues at gas stations; plan extra time for any airport or long-distance transfer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to mis bebes, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. The upper floors reduce street noise from Havana’s busy avenues, and the courtyard side is quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and those at the front of the hotel facing the street. Ground level picks up lobby and foot traffic noise; street-facing rooms get traffic and honking from Havana’s chaotic roads.
Best views
From upper-level, front-facing rooms you get a view of Havana’s street life and classic cars. Courtyard views are less dramatic but more peaceful.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (if the hotel has a lift, these are the top floors accessible).
🔊 Noise notes
Havana is loud: street noise includes classic car engines, honking, and sometimes music from nearby bars. The hotel’s central address means traffic noise until late evening.
Insider tips
1. Check-in early to request a courtyard-facing room – first come, first served at 3-star hotels. 2. Bring earplugs; even quieter rooms will have some Havana hum.
- 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 — mis bebes
Free basic WiFi in lobby and some rooms; speed enough for email and web browsing but not video streaming; login via voucher from reception.
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers; digital newsstand not available.
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 09:00 at no charge; late check-out until 14:00 for 20 CUC if available.
Free storage at reception for same-day check-out or early arrival, no secure lockers.
Step-free access via a ramp at entrance; one ground-floor room with wider doorways; lift is narrow, not suitable for larger wheelchairs.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Prado at Calle Prado y Neptuno, about 2 km away, 5 CUC per night; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit equal to first night charged at booking; a 50 CUC incidental hold placed on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Casa de ogun laye (obbá lazaro) (804 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Cristo "Monte de Sión", Ministerios Gerizim. (901 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Templo Bautista Libre (980 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Ermita de San Francisco de Paula (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque de las Madres — 956 m · ~12 min walk
Museo Ernest Hemingway — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco Metropolitano — 598 m · ~7 min walk
Bodega U-171307 — 60 m · ~1 min walk
San Francisco de Paula — 905 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Use official CADECA exchange kiosks in Havana for best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchanges which give poor rates.
Cards issued outside Cuba rarely work; local restaurant and shop card terminals are often offline. Bring enough cash in euros or US dollars.
Tip 10% in restaurants, a few CUP for taxi drivers, and 25-50 CUP for hotel staff per service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cafecito from any street-side coffee stand costs about 5-10 CUP.
A set lunch menu (menu del día) at a local paladar costs around 150-250 CUP.
A main course at a standard paladar runs 250-400 CUP.
Pizza or ham-and-cheese sandwiches from small kiosks in Vedado or Centro are cheap and filling.
Supermarkets like La Copa in Vedado or smaller bodegas stock basics; expect limited selection and long queues.
Market shopping at Calle San Rafael or the Feria de Artesanía near the Malecón for cheap or second-hand clothing.
Share taxis (colectivos) on fixed routes cost 10-20 CUP per ride; from the airport, take a local bus for 5 CUP.
Eat at paladares tucked away from main tourist streets. Use shared taxis instead of tourist taxis. Carry a refillable water bottle to avoid buying bottled.
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 mis bebes
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Metropolitano — 598 m · ~7 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 mis bebes?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. The upper floors reduce street noise from Havana’s busy avenues, and the courtyard side is quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at mis bebes?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and those at the front of the hotel facing the street. Ground level picks up lobby and foot traffic noise; street-facing rooms get traffic and honking from Havana’s chaotic roads.
Is mis bebes noisy?
Havana is loud: street noise includes classic car engines, honking, and sometimes music from nearby bars. The hotel’s central address means traffic noise until late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at mis bebes?
From upper-level, front-facing rooms you get a view of Havana’s street life and classic cars. Courtyard views are less dramatic but more peaceful.
What are insider tips for staying at mis bebes?
1. Check-in early to request a courtyard-facing room – first come, first served at 3-star hotels. 2. Bring earplugs; even quieter rooms will have some Havana hum.
What time is check-in at mis bebes?
Check-in at mis bebes is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does mis bebes have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi in lobby and some rooms; speed enough for email and web browsing but not video streaming; login via voucher from reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at mis bebes?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near mis bebes?
A set lunch menu (menu del día) at a local paladar costs around 150-250 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from mis bebes?
Share taxis (colectivos) on fixed routes cost 10-20 CUP per ride; from the airport, take a local bus for 5 CUP.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
November to April: these are the dry season, with lower humidity and daytime highs around 26-28°C, plus fewer mosquitoes and more manageable crowds.
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.