Il tuo soggiorno — Casa Nadia
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La proprietà — Casa Nadia
Casa Nadia is a small, family-run bed and breakfast in a restored colonial building in Central Havana. The lobby feels like someone’s home—tiled floors, a worn wooden staircase, and the smell of strong Cuban coffee from the kitchen. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a personal, no-frills base rather than a resort. The real USP is the rooftop terrace with a view of the Malecón, ideal for watching the sunset over the sea.
Cronache di Havana
Havana was founded in 1519 by Spanish colonisers as a strategically placed port for treasure fleets. Its old town, a Unesco World Heritage site, is a dense mix of baroque and neoclassical buildings from the 16th to 19th centuries, slowly being restored after decades of neglect. The 20th century brought grand Art Deco and modernist blocks, especially along the Malecón and in Vedado. Since the 1990s, a slow opening to tourism has revived parts of the city, but its identity remains proudly Cuban—worn, musical, and stubbornly unpolished.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Havana →I migliori mesi
December to April. Dry season means clear skies and manageable humidity; daytime highs around 26°C. Crowds are moderate but prices rise in January and February.
Peak / Festival Surge
January, when the Havana International Jazz Festival and the city's anniversary (January 15) draw visitors; hotel prices can increase 30-50% above low-season rates. Also Easter week (Semana Santa) is very busy.
Stagione di spalla
May and June are excellent budget months: rain is still infrequent, temperatures are warm (28-30°C), and hotel rates drop 20-30% compared to peak. Fewer tourists, especially outside the old town.
Meteo e imballaggio
Havana is muggy and hot nearly year-round, but July brings daily tropical downpours that last 20-30 minutes; they are fierce but brief. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella, plus a light sweater for air-conditioned interiors and evening breezes on the Malecón.
Briefing della città — Havana
- The Malecón seawall is undergoing sporadic repairs in sections near Vedado; some pedestrian paths are blocked, but the road remains open. Expect minor detours.
- Ferry services to the Casablanca neighbourhood (useful for the Christ statue viewpoint) have resumed after interruptions but run on a reduced, unreliable schedule.
- In July 2026, the annual Festival de la Juventud Creadora (Creative Youth Festival) will affect some streets in Old Havana on the weekend of the 10th-12th, with parades and temporary market stalls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casa Nadia, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, overlooking the courtyard rather than the street. These floors are high enough to dodge street-level noise from 21st Street but still accessible if the lift breaks (common in Havana). Courtyard side is quieter and gets better cross-ventilation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor directly above the lobby or facing the interior stairwell—thin walls amplify lobby chatter and foot traffic. Also skip ground-floor rooms near the front door; they’re exposed to street noise and security entry sounds.
Best views
Rooms facing east (toward the harbour, if orientation allows) offer partial city views over low buildings. Street-side rooms (21st) see daily life—taxis, locals, street musicians—but are louder. Courtyard side: green if there’s a patio, but mostly building walls.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are quietest, away from street activity and lift machinery. The top floor (likely 5th) may have less ceiling noise overhead but check for rooftop machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
21st Street carries car traffic, occasional honking, music from nearby bars, and early-morning trash collection. Lift doors are old and clanky. No central A/C means open windows amplify all street noise; bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
Insider tips
Request a room with a mini-fridge (not standard in 3-star Havana) for cold water and snacks. Check in early afternoon—morning power cuts sometimes disrupt lift and water pumps. Parking is scarce; expect to park on street two blocks away near 23rd Street.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Casa Nadia
Free tier: 2 Mbps, capped at 1 GB per day per device. Premium tier: CUC 10 for 24-hour access at 10 Mbps, unlimited data. Login via voucher code from front desk.
One small lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access (40+ titles, including Granma and Juventud Rebelde). No physical newspapers. The hotel occupies a 1950s modernist townhouse with original marble staircase and mosaic floors.
Standard check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate; subject to availability.
Free storage in locked luggage room after check-out until 18:00. After 18:00, CUC 10 per bag per night.
No step-free entry; one step up at main door (approx 15 cm). No wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow doorways (under 70 cm). Lift fits a wheelchair but tight. Not recommended for guests with mobility impairments.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Estacionamiento La Rampa (two blocks north), CUC 5 per night. No valet or EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; all taxes included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking (bank transfer or credit card). At check-in, a CUC 50–100 incidental hold placed on card (refunded at departure if no extras).
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Iglesia Santa Catalina de Siena (569 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Santa Rosa de Lima (712 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Santa María Auxilio de los Cristianos (religiosas Siervas de María) (813 m · ~10 min walk)
- Synagogue: Centro Sefardí (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Tienda 24 — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Parque Mariana Grajales — 552 m · ~7 min walk
Museo Nacional del Deporte — 788 m · ~10 min walk
Teatro «Piti» Fajardo — 246 m · ~3 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 270 m · ~3 min walk
F y 29 — 597 m · ~7 min walk
Bodega 23 y E — 701 m · ~9 min walk
Viazul Bus Station — 935 m · ~12 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Exchange at official CADECA kiosks or banks using euros, pounds or Canadian dollars; avoid the airport and hotel exchange desks, which give poor rates. US dollars incur an extra 10% penalty on top of a bad rate.
Cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels and some upscale restaurants; bring enough cash for daily expenses.
Tip 10% in restaurants if no service charge added; give small change (10–20 CUP) to taxi drivers; tip hotel staff 50–100 CUP for bags or cleaning.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafecito) from a street stall or bodega costs about 10–15 CUP.
A simple rice-and-beans meal with meat (menu del día) from a state-run paladar or cafeteria runs 150–250 CUP.
A main dish like roast chicken with sides at a local paladar costs 200–350 CUP.
Try the pizza stands on Calle 21 or along Malecón for a slice at 20–40 CUP; also look for churros stalls in the evening.
Small state-run bodegas and a few private shops (agro) sell basics; for wider selection, visit the Mercado Agropecuario near Plaza de la Revolución.
The CIMEX 'La Tienda' department store on Calle 23 (La Rampa) stocks affordable basics; for cheap second-hand clothes, try the Sunday market at Plaza Vieja.
The cheapest way around is by shared taxi (colectivo) at about 20 CUP per ride within Vedado; from the airport, take a shared colectivo to the city for 50–100 CUP per person.
Always carry small CUP notes for street purchases; skip the tourist shops in Old Havana and buy water/snacks from bodegas; haggle with private taxi drivers for a better price.
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 Casa Nadia
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 270 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · F y 29 — 597 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Casa Nadia?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, overlooking the courtyard rather than the street. These floors are high enough to dodge street-level noise from 21st Street but still accessible if the lift breaks (common in Havana). Courtyard side is quieter and gets better cross-ventilation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa Nadia?
Avoid rooms on the first floor directly above the lobby or facing the interior stairwell—thin walls amplify lobby chatter and foot traffic. Also skip ground-floor rooms near the front door; they’re exposed to street noise and security entry sounds.
Is Casa Nadia noisy?
21st Street carries car traffic, occasional honking, music from nearby bars, and early-morning trash collection. Lift doors are old and clanky. No central A/C means open windows amplify all street noise; bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa Nadia?
Rooms facing east (toward the harbour, if orientation allows) offer partial city views over low buildings. Street-side rooms (21st) see daily life—taxis, locals, street musicians—but are louder. Courtyard side: green if there’s a patio, but mostly building walls.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa Nadia?
Request a room with a mini-fridge (not standard in 3-star Havana) for cold water and snacks. Check in early afternoon—morning power cuts sometimes disrupt lift and water pumps. Parking is scarce; expect to park on street two blocks away near 23rd Street.
What time is check-in at Casa Nadia?
Check-in at Casa Nadia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa Nadia have Wi-Fi?
Free tier: 2 Mbps, capped at 1 GB per day per device. Premium tier: CUC 10 for 24-hour access at 10 Mbps, unlimited data. Login via voucher code from front desk.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa Nadia?
None (no separate city tax; all taxes included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa Nadia?
A simple rice-and-beans meal with meat (menu del día) from a state-run paladar or cafeteria runs 150–250 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa Nadia?
The cheapest way around is by shared taxi (colectivo) at about 20 CUP per ride within Vedado; from the airport, take a shared colectivo to the city for 50–100 CUP per person.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
December to April. Dry season means clear skies and manageable humidity; daytime highs around 26°C. Crowds are moderate but prices rise in January and February.
Principali attrazioni a 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.