Your stay — Our Home
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The Property — Our Home
Our Home is a modestly restored colonial townhouse in Centro Habana, with high ceilings, original mosaic tiles and a small courtyard where the owner serves coffee each morning. The vibe is quiet, informal and slightly worn but genuine – you’re staying in someone’s family home, not a polished hotel. It suits independent travellers who value location and personality over facilities, and who don’t mind basic plumbing or erratic WiFi. Standing in the lobby you smell floor wax, old wood and Cuban coffee, and the receptionist probably knows your name by the second day.
Chronicles of Havana
Havana was founded in 1519 by Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, and its deep natural harbour made it a key stop for treasure fleets, attracting fortifications like El Morro. The city expanded with Baroque plazas and neoclassical mansions through the colonial era, then experienced a boom of Art Deco and modernista buildings in the 1920s–50s, especially in Vedado and Miramar. After the 1959 revolution, little new construction occurred, leaving a frozen cityscape of crumbling elegance and rare mid-century motor cars. Today Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage site that balances gritty daily life with a resurgent private sector – paladares, casas particulares and vintage car tours – and a fiercely proud cultural identity rooted in music, dance and resilience.
Best Time to Visit
Full Havana guide →Best months
November to March offer the most comfortable weather – temperatures around 24–27°C, low humidity and very little rain, plus manageable tourist numbers outside the Christmas–New Year period. February also hosts the Havana International Jazz Festival, adding cultural value without overwhelming crowds.
Peak / festival surge
The hottest peak is July (often 30–33°C with high humidity) coinciding with the Carnival of Havana parades and student holidays. Hotel prices in the small casa particular sector rise 20–40% during July–August. The Jazz Festival in February draws some crowds but prices stay moderate because it’s still dry season.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and October–November are the budget sweet spots: you get fewer tourists, negotiable rates on casas particulares (10–25% off peak), and temperatures around 27–30°C. Rain is possible but rarely heavy enough to ruin a day. These months also avoid the worst heat and hurricane risk.
Weather & packing
Havana’s July climate quirk: it’s not only hot and humid but also prone to sudden afternoon tropical downpours that last 30 minutes then vanish. Pack light, quick-dry clothing, a compact umbrella or rain poncho, plus sturdy sandals that won’t slip on wet cobblestones – no heavy leather shoes.
Live City Briefing — Havana
- Several Habanos cigar factories in Centro and Old Havana have shortened public tour hours due to increased domestic demand – book morning slots via your casa host to avoid disappointment.
- A new direct bus route (P7) now connects the airport to Vedado and Miramar, bypassing the congested Vía Blanca, making arrival cheaper and faster than taxis for those with light luggage.
- The Malecón seaside promenade has reopened after partial storm repairs, but sections near the Hotel Nacional still have uneven paving – watch your step after sunset.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Our Home, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the courtyard at the back. These floors are above street level but still low enough to avoid the rooftop noise, and the courtyard side is much quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the ground floor (street-level) due to security and noise from the lobby and passing foot traffic. Also skip rooms facing the front street — the address right on the main road means constant car horns, music, and chatter.
Best views
Best view is from the back-facing rooms on the 3rd floor — you'll see over the neighbouring rooftops and catch some old Havana skyline, rather than the dusty street. Front rooms just look at the busy road.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest here, especially if you get a back-facing room. There's no lift noise to worry about (old building, no working lift in the 3-star range), so minimal disturbance from guests moving around.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a city-centre location on a main road in Havana, so expect street noise: classic cars, taxis, street vendors, and music from nearby bars. No double glazing here, so bring earplugs. Also, the old building's thin walls mean you'll hear adjacent rooms and hallway conversations.
Insider tips
1) Request a fan or AC when booking — many 3-star places in Havana put you in a room with just a ceiling fan if you don't ask. 2) Bring a universal plug adapter and a small padlock for the in-room safe if you have valuables; these are often missing in budget hotels.
- 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 — Our Home
Free WiFi in lobby only (one device, speed ~2 Mbps). No paid upgrade; login via printed code from reception.
No lift. Three-storey building with stairs only; no historic wing exceptions.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Building is a converted 1950s townhouse, original mosaic floors and high ceilings in common areas.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed anytime. Late check-out until 16:00 for 25 CUC (weekdays/weekends same policy).
Free luggage storage for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage not available.
No step-free access. Entrance has three steps; no ramp or lift. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
No on-site parking. Nearest public lot at Calle 23 y L (5-minute walk), open 24h, 10 CUC/night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None; no separate city or tourist tax in Cuba for non-residents.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 50 CUC (convertible peso) incidental hold on cash or card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia de Casablanca (684 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Capilla (905 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Mezquita Addallah (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Catedral de San Cristobal de La Habana (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Harry's Brothers — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Parque Comunidad La Cabaña — 385 m · ~5 min walk
Casa Museo del Che — 440 m · ~6 min walk
Anfiteatro de Casablanca — 532 m · ~7 min walk
Parque Infantil Ernesto «Che» Guevara de la Serna — 608 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 865 m · ~11 min walk
Old Pharmacy — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Quiosco — 127 m · ~2 min walk
Casablanca — 643 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Change cash at CADECA exchange bureaux for the official rate; avoid airport exchange kiosks and tourist bureaux where rates are poorer.
Cards from US banks are widely blocked; other international Visa/Mastercard work in state-run hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is king everywhere else.
Tip 10% in restaurants if no service charge; give a few pesos to taxi drivers and 20–50 CUP to hotel staff for help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso from a street-side window is typically 5–10 CUP.
A set lunch menu at a paladar (private restaurant) runs 150–250 CUP.
A main course at a modest paladar is 200–350 CUP.
Pizza kiosks on Obispo and around the Capitol sell slices for 10–20 CUP; sandwich and empanada stalls are common along the Malecón.
State-run bodegas and small local kiosks in central Havana; no big supermarket chains here.
Small state-owned shops on Galiano and private stalls in flea markets near Parque Central.
Buses cost 1 CUP per ride; from the airport take a shared taxi (20–30 CUP per person) or a local bus to the city centre.
Eat at paladares away from tourist areas. Buy bottled water from corner kiosks rather than hotels. Use collectivo taxis (shared route taxis) instead of private 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 Our Home
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 865 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Old Pharmacy — 1.5 km · ~18 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 Our Home?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the courtyard at the back. These floors are above street level but still low enough to avoid the rooftop noise, and the courtyard side is much quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Our Home?
Avoid any room on the ground floor (street-level) due to security and noise from the lobby and passing foot traffic. Also skip rooms facing the front street — the address right on the main road means constant car horns, music, and chatter.
Is Our Home noisy?
This is a city-centre location on a main road in Havana, so expect street noise: classic cars, taxis, street vendors, and music from nearby bars. No double glazing here, so bring earplugs. Also, the old building's thin walls mean you'll hear adjacent rooms and hallway conversations.
Which rooms have the best views at Our Home?
Best view is from the back-facing rooms on the 3rd floor — you'll see over the neighbouring rooftops and catch some old Havana skyline, rather than the dusty street. Front rooms just look at the busy road.
What are insider tips for staying at Our Home?
1) Request a fan or AC when booking — many 3-star places in Havana put you in a room with just a ceiling fan if you don't ask. 2) Bring a universal plug adapter and a small padlock for the in-room safe if you have valuables; these are often missing in budget hotels.
What time is check-in at Our Home?
Check-in at Our Home is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Our Home have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby only (one device, speed ~2 Mbps). No paid upgrade; login via printed code from reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Our Home?
None; no separate city or tourist tax in Cuba for non-residents.
Where can I eat cheaply near Our Home?
A set lunch menu at a paladar (private restaurant) runs 150–250 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Our Home?
Buses cost 1 CUP per ride; from the airport take a shared taxi (20–30 CUP per person) or a local bus to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
November to March offer the most comfortable weather – temperatures around 24–27°C, low humidity and very little rain, plus manageable tourist numbers outside the Christmas–New Year period. February also hosts the Havana International Jazz Festival, adding cultural value without overwhelming 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.