आपका रुकना — Bloque 2
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संपत्ति — Bloque 2
Bloque 2 is a compact, no-fuss three-star in Vedado, Havana’s mid-century neighbourhood. The lobby is cool-tiled and sparse, with a clipboard check-in and a fan turning overhead — think efficient, not elegant. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, secure base near the Malecón, without paying for colonial-era charm. The USP is simplicity: reliable air conditioning, decent WiFi, and a rooftop that catches the sea breeze.
Havana का इतिहास
Havana was founded in 1519 by Diego Velázquez on a natural harbour, becoming Spain’s key Caribbean shipbuilding hub. Its Old Town grew dense with Baroque and Neoclassical palaces, while the 20th century added Art Deco and Modernist blocks under US influence. The 1959 revolution froze much of the city in time, leaving faded grandeur alongside Soviet-style housing. Today, Havana is a contradictory mix of vintage American cars, creeping private enterprise, and a fiercely creative music scene — gritty, proud, and utterly unlike anywhere else.
यात्रा करने के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय
Havana की पूरी गाइड →सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने
November to April: dry season with daytime highs of 25–28°C, low humidity, and clear skies. Crowds are moderate in November and April; January–March are busier but still comfortable.
पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge
Peak is January to March, especially during the Havana Jazz Festival (January) and the International Book Fair (February). Hotel prices can double; advance booking essential.
बजट कंधे के मौसम
May and October. May is warm (30°C) with occasional showers but far fewer tourists; October sees the tail of hurricane season, so prices drop and you can often negotiate directly with smaller hotels.
मौसम और पैकिंग
Havana is humid all year, and afternoon downpours can appear without warning, even in the dry season. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry footwear: leather shoes will mildew in a day.
Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Havana
- Malecón reconstruction continues between Calles G and J — expect temporary closures and noise from pile-driving through late 2026.
- New private eatery El Del Frente opened in Centro Habana (Calle Neptuno 154) serving reliable ropa vieja and craft beer; reservations recommended.
- Water supply remains intermittent in Vedado; most hotels have backup tanks, but check your room’s pressure on arrival and fill a bottle before bed.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bloque 2, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) facing away from the main street. These are quieter and have better natural light. The building has a lift but it's old and slow; upper floors are worth the wait for less street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor, especially those near the lift or stairwell. Street-facing rooms here get a lot of traffic noise from Havana's narrow, bustling streets. Also skip any room adjacent to the service entrance (usually at the back) where staff come and go early.
Best views
Rooms at the front have views of the street and classic Havana architecture – ask for a high floor front room for a decent city view without the low-level racket. Rear rooms overlook a courtyard with less character but more peace.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are consistently quieter. The lift stops at all floors, but upper levels are far enough from the street-level bar and reception noise.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a main road in central Havana: expect honking, rumbling buses, and neighbourhood music throughout the day. Single-glazed windows mean street noise penetrates easily, especially on lower floors. The bar in the lobby can be lively until midnight on weekends.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs – or specifically request a rear-facing room on floor 4 or 5. 2. The lift breaks down occasionally; if mobility is an issue, ask for a low floor (2nd or 3rd) away from the street, but accept the trade-off in 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
होटल सुविधाएं — Bloque 2
Free for all guests, one device per room. Speeds vary but average 5 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up; you must log in each session with a code from reception.
No lift. The hotel is a three-storey colonial building with stairs only; no wheelchair access beyond the ground-floor reception.
No digital newsstand. Physical copies of Granma (daily) are available for free in the lobby. The building is a restored 1940s residence with original terrazzo floors and a central courtyard – a quirk but no historic classification.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 with no charge if room is not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 is free, after that 15 CUC per hour until 18:00 (subject to availability).
Free, secure storage room manned by reception; open 24 hours.
Step-free access only at the main entrance (one small ramp). No lift and narrow doorways – not suitable for wheelchair users or anyone with mobility issues beyond ground-floor rooms (one ground-floor double available).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Estacionamiento de 5ta Avenida (about 200m away), cost 5 CUC per night, unattended. No EV charging nearby.
शुल्क, कर और जमा
City / tourist tax: None (Cuba does not charge a separate city tax; tourists pay a mandatory departure tax of 25 CUC at the airport, unrelated to the hotel).
Deposit & card hold: 50 CUC advance deposit required to secure the reservation; at check-in, a further 50 CUC cash deposit or credit card hold is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary के आस-पास
- Place of worship: Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Iglesia de Los Pinos (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia Bautista “Nueva Jerusalén” Los pinos. (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia Bautista Estrella de Belén (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन
Ignacio Agramonte — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Museo Hurón Azul — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
5 मिनट की रोशनी
Nearest — 875 m · ~11 min walk
UEB Arroyo Naranjo Comunitaria — 861 m · ~11 min walk
Venta de Rodamientos — 610 m · ~8 min walk
Los Pinos — 991 m · ~12 min walk
पैसे और मुद्रा
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP (locals use CUP; tourists sometimes use MLC, but CUP is the everyday cash).
Use CADECA exchange booths (official rate, about 120 CUP per USD) — avoid airport bureaux, hotels, and street changers who give far worse rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in state-run shops and some hotels; contactless and mobile pay rare. Cash is king — bring clean, non-torn bills.
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge; taxis: round up or 10-20 CUP; hotel staff: 50-100 CUP for service.
एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा
Cheap car hire →Small espresso-style coffee at a local café: about 20-30 CUP (around $0.20).
Menu del día (set lunch) at a paladar — soup, main, drink — for 150-200 CUP ($1.50-2).
Simple main course like ropa vieja with rice: about 250-350 CUP ($2-3).
Pizza stands, churros, and medianoche sandwiches around Obispo and Parque Central — cheap and filling.
State-run bodegas (limited stock) plus 24 horas convenience stores for basics.
Local bazaars and Almacenes for cheap basics; Mercado Agropecuario for vintage/secondhand finds.
Local bus (guagua) 1-2 CUP; shared taxi (colectivo) along a route ~20 CUP. From airport: take Vía Blanca bus into town, or shared taxi for 500-600 CUP.
1) Always carry small CUP notes — change scarce. 2) Eat at paladares (private restaurants) rather than state-run ones for better value. 3) Use local beer (Cristal, Bucanero) instead of imports; buy water in bulk from bodegas.
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 Bloque 2
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 875 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · UEB Arroyo Naranjo Comunitaria — 861 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →चारों ओर
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.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What are the best rooms at Bloque 2?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) facing away from the main street. These are quieter and have better natural light. The building has a lift but it's old and slow; upper floors are worth the wait for less street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bloque 2?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor, especially those near the lift or stairwell. Street-facing rooms here get a lot of traffic noise from Havana's narrow, bustling streets. Also skip any room adjacent to the service entrance (usually at the back) where staff come and go early.
Is Bloque 2 noisy?
The hotel sits on a main road in central Havana: expect honking, rumbling buses, and neighbourhood music throughout the day. Single-glazed windows mean street noise penetrates easily, especially on lower floors. The bar in the lobby can be lively until midnight on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Bloque 2?
Rooms at the front have views of the street and classic Havana architecture – ask for a high floor front room for a decent city view without the low-level racket. Rear rooms overlook a courtyard with less character but more peace.
What are insider tips for staying at Bloque 2?
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs – or specifically request a rear-facing room on floor 4 or 5. 2. The lift breaks down occasionally; if mobility is an issue, ask for a low floor (2nd or 3rd) away from the street, but accept the trade-off in noise.
What time is check-in at Bloque 2?
Check-in at Bloque 2 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bloque 2 have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, one device per room. Speeds vary but average 5 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up; you must log in each session with a code from reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bloque 2?
None (Cuba does not charge a separate city tax; tourists pay a mandatory departure tax of 25 CUC at the airport, unrelated to the hotel).
Where can I eat cheaply near Bloque 2?
Menu del día (set lunch) at a paladar — soup, main, drink — for 150-200 CUP ($1.50-2).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bloque 2?
Local bus (guagua) 1-2 CUP; shared taxi (colectivo) along a route ~20 CUP. From airport: take Vía Blanca bus into town, or shared taxi for 500-600 CUP.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
November to April: dry season with daytime highs of 25–28°C, low humidity, and clear skies. Crowds are moderate in November and April; January–March are busier but still comfortable.
Havana के शीर्ष आकर्षण
💡 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.