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La proprietà — Hostel Cuba 58
Hostel Cuba 58 is a budget-friendly guesthouse in a restored colonial townhouse in Central Havana. Its lobby feels lived-in, with high ceilings, worn terracotta tiles, and the clack of dominoes from the street. The USP is location: two blocks from the Malecón and walking distance to Old Havana. It suits solo travellers and backpackers who want a clean, sociable base, not luxury.
Cronache di Havana
Havana was founded in 1519 by Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, quickly becoming a key Caribbean port for treasure fleets. Its architecture layers Spanish Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Deco over an original colonial grid. The 1959 revolution froze much of the building stock, giving the city a faded, lived-in grandeur. Today, Havana’s identity mixes vintage American cars, state-run and private restaurants ('paladares'), and a resurgent music scene. It’s a city of stark contrasts — crumbling beauty alongside new tourist investment.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Havana →I migliori mesi
November to April: dry season, lower humidity, daytime highs around 25-27°C. Clear skies and manageable crowds, especially January to March.
Peak / Festival Surge
July to August: hottest months (32°C + humidity) and peak US/cruise tourism. 26 de Julio (the Revolution anniversary, 25-27 July) brings rallies and street closures. Hotel prices rise 30-50% over average.
Stagione di spalla
May and October: lower hotel rates (30-40% discount vs peak), fewer tourists, still warm. May has occasional rain; October sits at the end of hurricane season but often has calm spells.
Meteo e imballaggio
Havana in July is hot (32°C) and humid, with brief tropical downpours most afternoons. Pack light cottons, a rain shell or small umbrella, and sturdy sandals for wet cobbles.
Briefing della città — Havana
- New direct flights from several US cities (e.g., Miami, New York, Dallas) resumed, but US Treasury travel restrictions (Category: Support for the Cuban People) still apply; check visa requirements.
- Malecón roadwork continues near the hotel: expect lane closures and detours through July 2026.
- Casual street food vendors are expanding in Central Havana, offering cheaper, safer eats than tourist strip restaurants.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel Cuba 58, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear of the building (away from Calle Cuba). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for a quick escape via the stairs if the lift is unreliable.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Calle Cuba — pedestrian and traffic noise starts early and runs late. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift in a three-star Havana hotel can be creaky and loud.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor rooms facing Calle Cuba — you'll see the classic Habana Vieja street life with pastel-coloured buildings. Rear views look into internal courtyards (less interesting but much quieter).
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, assuming the lift and common areas are not directly above you. The fourth floor may be quieter still but depends on roof terrace activity (if any) and lift motor noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Cuba is a main thoroughfare in Old Havana: expect street music, honking cars, and late-night revellers. The lift motor hums throughout the building. Water pumps on the roof can thrum unexpectedly.
Insider tips
1) The lift is old and breaks down often — request a floor no higher than 3 if you have mobility issues. 2) Hand-wash anything you dry on the balcony: Havana dust and sea salt coat the air, so line-drying in your room is cleaner.
- 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 — Hostel Cuba 58
Free Wi-Fi in common areas and rooms; speed ~5 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up; requires one-time login with room number
No lift; all rooms are on first and second floors via stairs only – no historic wing restrictions
No complimentary paper; building is a converted 1950s colonial house with original mosaic floors and wooden balconies
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop is free if room not ready; late check-out until 14:00 costs 20 CUC (subject to availability)
Free storage on day of arrival and departure in locked room behind reception
No step-free access; entrance has a 15 cm threshold and all rooms require climbing stairs; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Calle Oficios 120 (5 minutes walk) costs 10 CUC per 24 hours; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Havana)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 50 CUC cash deposit held at check-in for incidentals, refunded on departure if no damage
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: iglesia de San Agustín (185 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Mezquita Addallah (304 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asís (330 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Antiguo Convento de San Francisco de Asís (357 m · ~4 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Harry's Brothers — 822 m · ~10 min walk
Parque Finlay — 130 m · ~2 min walk
Museo del automóvil — 109 m · ~1 min walk
Compañía Retazos — 117 m · ~1 min walk
Parque Infantil — 157 m · ~2 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Banco de Crédito y Comercio — 162 m · ~2 min walk
Old Pharmacy — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Terracota 4 — 136 m · ~2 min walk
Terminal de Cruceros de La Habana — 508 m · ~6 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Change cash at CADECA exchange houses for best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange desks which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at some hotels and larger restaurants; contactless and mobile pay rare. Cash is king.
Tip 10% in restaurants if no service charge; taxi drivers expect small change; hotel staff appreciate 1-2 CUP per bag.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A shot of espresso from a street stall costs around 10-15 CUP.
A set meal (menu del día) at a local paladar costs 150-250 CUP.
A main course at a simple paladar runs 200-350 CUP.
Look for stalls selling pizza, churros, or tamales along Obispo Street and near Parque Central.
Tiendas TRD and Cimex are common budget chains in Havana (Calle Galiano and Infanta area).
The Almacenes San José market or shops on Calle Galiano offer affordable basics; avoid tourist-targeted boutiques.
Shared 'colectivo' taxis along set routes cost 10-20 CUP per ride. From the airport, take a colectivo to Parque Central for about 50 CUP.
Eat at paladares away from tourist squares; buy bottled water from grocery stores not street vendors; use local peso (CUP) not convertible currency to avoid unfavourable exchange at shops.
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 Hostel Cuba 58
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco de Crédito y Comercio — 162 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Old Pharmacy — 220 m · ~3 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 Hostel Cuba 58?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the rear of the building (away from Calle Cuba). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for a quick escape via the stairs if the lift is unreliable.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel Cuba 58?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Calle Cuba — pedestrian and traffic noise starts early and runs late. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift in a three-star Havana hotel can be creaky and loud.
Is Hostel Cuba 58 noisy?
Calle Cuba is a main thoroughfare in Old Havana: expect street music, honking cars, and late-night revellers. The lift motor hums throughout the building. Water pumps on the roof can thrum unexpectedly.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel Cuba 58?
The best view is from upper-floor rooms facing Calle Cuba — you'll see the classic Habana Vieja street life with pastel-coloured buildings. Rear views look into internal courtyards (less interesting but much quieter).
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel Cuba 58?
1) The lift is old and breaks down often — request a floor no higher than 3 if you have mobility issues. 2) Hand-wash anything you dry on the balcony: Havana dust and sea salt coat the air, so line-drying in your room is cleaner.
What time is check-in at Hostel Cuba 58?
Check-in at Hostel Cuba 58 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel Cuba 58 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in common areas and rooms; speed ~5 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up; requires one-time login with room number
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel Cuba 58?
None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Havana)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel Cuba 58?
A set meal (menu del día) at a local paladar costs 150-250 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel Cuba 58?
Shared 'colectivo' taxis along set routes cost 10-20 CUP per ride. From the airport, take a colectivo to Parque Central for about 50 CUP.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
November to April: dry season, lower humidity, daytime highs around 25-27°C. Clear skies and manageable crowds, especially January to March.
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.