Your stay — Casa de sr Miriam
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The Property — Casa de sr Miriam
Casa de sr Miriam is a small family-run casa particular in a quiet residential street of Holguín, offering clean, simple rooms with high ceilings and a communal terrace overlooking the city’s low-rise rooftops. The lobby feels like someone’s living room – tiled floor, a mismatched sofa, and Miriam herself often on hand to offer coffee or a tip on the best local paladar. It suits independent travellers who want genuine Cuban hospitality over hotel-chain polish, and prefer walking to the city centre rather than staying in a resort.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa de sr Miriam, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
First floor rooms facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. The lift is small and often slow, so avoiding the stairs saves hassle. Higher floors (2nd–3rd) are quieter as ground floor gets foot traffic from the lobby and bar.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor directly behind the lobby or next to the bar. Also avoid rooms facing Avenida de los Libertadores – it's a main road carrying local buses and taxis until late evening.
Best views
Rooms at the back (courtyard side) on third floor see a quiet residential area with some trees. Front rooms look onto a busy avenue with shops and traffic – not scenic but lively.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors. The lift stops here, and they're above the ground-floor noise but not high enough for rooftop heat.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida de los Libertadores is a main artery with taxis and colectivos honking until around 11pm. Weekend evenings the bar downstairs plays music until midnight. The lift motor is audible in rooms near it.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 3pm – the lift is used for luggage and can cause queues. 2) Request a room at the back of the building during booking – no extra cost and significantly quieter.
- 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 — Casa de sr Miriam
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and ground-floor common areas; signal often drops in rooms – speed is roughly 1–2 Mbps, sufficient for messaging but not streaming; login is by room number and last name
One lift serves all guest floors (3 storeys); no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; a single printed copy of Granma is sometimes available at reception on weekends
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 if room is not ready (no fee); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 subject to 50% of the nightly rate if available
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage possible with prior arrangement (no additional charge)
Step-free access via a low ramp at the main entrance (no automatic doors); lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair; no specially adapted bathrooms or roll-in showers
No on-site parking; street parking along Avenida de los Libertadores is free but very limited and not secure. Nearest public car park is 10 min walk at Parque Calixto García (cost 2 CUP per hour); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Cuba does not levy a separate city tax for domestic stays; all taxes included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Guarantee required by credit card to hold the booking; an incidental cash deposit of 25 USD (or equivalent in CUP) is collected at check-in, returned at check-out if no charges
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Primera Iglesia Bautista de Holguín "Maranatha" (362 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia Nazareno (554 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Ministerios Ebenezer (585 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Sobre La Roca (635 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parquecito de Vista Alegre — 390 m · ~5 min walk
La vitrolas — 808 m · ~10 min walk
Teatro Eddy Suñol — 848 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 808 m · ~10 min walk
Farmacia Vista Alegre — 184 m · ~2 min walk
Casilla #50 — 137 m · ~2 min walk
Terminal de ómnibus intermunicipal Dagoberto Sanfield "Las Baleares" — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Change money at official CADECA exchange offices or your hotel; avoid the airport and street changers who give poor rates.
Cards are rarely accepted outside upscale hotels and a few tourist restaurants; bring enough cash in euros or pounds to change.
Tip 10% in restaurants if no service charge added; 25–50 CUP for a taxi ride; small bills appreciated for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso from a state cafeteria is around 10–20 CUP.
A plate of arroz con pollo with salad at a casual paladar is about 150–200 CUP.
A main course of ropa vieja or grilled fish at a local restaurant runs 200–350 CUP.
Pizza and hot dogs from street stalls near the main square or bus station, around 20–50 CUP each.
Aguila or Cimex markets are the state-run shop chains you'll find on Calle Libertadores and near the market.
The municipal market near Avenida de los Libertadores sells basic T‑shirts and jeans; limited choice and plain quality.
Local camiones (shared trucks) for a few pesos each way; from the airport, take a hop-on bus to Holguín town, then a taxi (about 300–500 CUP) to 22 Avenida de los Libertadores.
1) Eat at paladares (private restaurants) rather than state-run ones—better value. 2) Buy drinking water in bulk from a market, not hotel minibars. 3) Walk or use camiones instead of taxis for short trips.
Emergency Contacts
HolguinFor emergencies in Holguín, dial these numbers from any phone. Police: 106, Ambulance: 104, Fire: 105. Note that response times can be slow; keep your hotel address ready and ask a Spanish speaker to call if possible. Numbers may not work from US or Canadian SIMs; buy a local ETECSA SIM for reliable calls.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Holguin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa de sr Miriam
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 808 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Vista Alegre — 184 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Holguín city centre (Parque Calixto García) → Villa Don Lino, Guardalavaca
💡 Shared taxis (colectivos) run along the main road to Guardalavaca. You’ll need a bus or taxi from Holguín airport to the city first. Flag one down near the bus station. They only leave when full, so expect waits.
Frank País Airport (HOG) → Villa Don Lino, Guardalavaca
💡 Arrange a fixed-price taxi through your hotel in advance to avoid haggling at arrivals. The standard rate to Guardalavaca is around 30-35 CUC. Drivers often wait outside, but official taxis are safer.
Holguín bus station (Terminal de Ómnibus) → Guardalavaca (main stop near beach)
💡 Viazul is the reliable inter-city coach. Book a day ahead at the station or via your hotel. The stop is a 10-minute walk from Villa Don Lino, but you can catch a bici-taxi for 1 CUC. Bring small change.
Villa Don Lino, Guardalavaca → Guardalavaca village (shops and restaurants)
💡 These pedal-powered taxis are the cheapest way to explore the local strip. Negotiate in CUP before you climb on. They can squeeze two people in, but don't expect comfort. Great for short hops to buy snacks or rum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa de sr Miriam?
First floor rooms facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. The lift is small and often slow, so avoiding the stairs saves hassle. Higher floors (2nd–3rd) are quieter as ground floor gets foot traffic from the lobby and bar.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa de sr Miriam?
Rooms on the ground floor directly behind the lobby or next to the bar. Also avoid rooms facing Avenida de los Libertadores – it's a main road carrying local buses and taxis until late evening.
Is Casa de sr Miriam noisy?
Avenida de los Libertadores is a main artery with taxis and colectivos honking until around 11pm. Weekend evenings the bar downstairs plays music until midnight. The lift motor is audible in rooms near it.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa de sr Miriam?
Rooms at the back (courtyard side) on third floor see a quiet residential area with some trees. Front rooms look onto a busy avenue with shops and traffic – not scenic but lively.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa de sr Miriam?
1) Check in after 3pm – the lift is used for luggage and can cause queues. 2) Request a room at the back of the building during booking – no extra cost and significantly quieter.
What time is check-in at Casa de sr Miriam?
Check-in at Casa de sr Miriam is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa de sr Miriam have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and ground-floor common areas; signal often drops in rooms – speed is roughly 1–2 Mbps, sufficient for messaging but not streaming; login is by room number and last name
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa de sr Miriam?
None (Cuba does not levy a separate city tax for domestic stays; all taxes included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa de sr Miriam?
A plate of arroz con pollo with salad at a casual paladar is about 150–200 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa de sr Miriam?
Local camiones (shared trucks) for a few pesos each way; from the airport, take a hop-on bus to Holguín town, then a taxi (about 300–500 CUP) to 22 Avenida de los Libertadores.
Top Attractions in Holguin
💡 Check the noticeboard by the door for the weekly mass schedule; often a choir sings on Sunday mornings.
💡 Drop in on Thursday evenings when local son groups often jam for an hour from 7pm.
💡 Arrive around 6pm when the church bells ring and families promenade around the square.
💡 Go just before sunset; the light hits the bronze sculpture well and crowds are absent.
💡 Ask the guard to let you up to the rooftop terrace for a 360° view of the city.