당신의 머물기 — Arelys’s Place
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부동산 — Arelys’s Place
Arelys’s Place is a modest three-star guesthouse in a restored colonial townhouse in Centro Habana. The lobby feels lived-in rather than staged: tiled floors, a worn wooden staircase, and the faint smell of coffee from the shared kitchen. It suits budget travellers who want a base in the real city rather than a curated boutique stay. The USP is honest character and a central spot a short walk from the Malecón.
Havana 연대기
Havana was founded by the Spanish in 1519 as San Cristóbal de La Habana, soon becoming a key port for galleons. Its old town, a Unesco World Heritage site, is a dense grid of 16th- to 19th-century plazas, cathedrals, and fortresses. The 20th century added grand Neoclassical and Art Deco buildings, especially along the Malecón, before the 1959 revolution froze much development. Today, Havana’s identity is a frayed but proud mix of crumbling elegance, vibrant street life, and a growing private-sector energy from paladares and casas particulares.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Havana 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
December to April – dry season with blue skies, temperatures 20-27°C, and fewer sudden rain squalls. January is particularly good for walking tours.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July is peak season for domestic tourism and the city's anniversary festivities (July 26). Expect full hotels, higher rates, sticky heat, and occasional heavy showers. Events like the Carnival of Havana (late July/early August) draw crowds.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
May and October-November are shoulder months. Hotels drop prices by 20-30%, rain is intermittent but not constant, and the city is quieter. October can still be humid with a risk of tropical storms.
날씨 & 포장
Havana in July is hot (28-32°C) and humid, with sudden downpours typical of the wet season. Pack light cotton layers, a compact rain jacket or umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes that can handle wet cobbles.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Havana
- The Malecón seawall is undergoing a multi-year restoration; sections near Centro Habana are fenced off but the promenade remains passable.
- New private restaurants (paladares) continue opening in Centro Habana; the local food scene has improved markedly since 2021, with more reliable supplies.
- Internet access via mobile data has expanded; visitors can buy Cubacel SIMs at kiosks for reasonable data packages, but public WiFi hotspots are still patchy.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Arelys’s Place, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 2 or higher at the front of the building. These catch a bit of breeze and have slightly better natural light. The upper floors also reduce street-level racket from San Mariano.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the entrance or stairwell. Noise from staff, early check-outs, and street chatter filters in easily. Also avoid any room directly above the small lobby bar if there is one — music can travel up through the old wooden floorboards.
Best views
Front-facing rooms (overlooking San Mariano) give you a slice of Havana street life: pastel buildings, the odd classic car, and locals going about their day. Avoid rooms facing an internal lightwell or adjacent wall — those just see brick and washing lines.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3. They get less foot traffic and are high enough to buffer street noise without suffering from rooftop machinery or water-tank hum.
🔊 Noise notes
San Mariano is a narrow residential street in Old Havana. Expect daytime construction noise, early morning deliveries (bread, beer), and occasional groups of tourists or school kids. At night, it can get rowdy if there’s a bar or casa particular party nearby — ask for a quieter side if that bothers you.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to have best pick of available rooms; the hotel has no lift beyond floor 2, so if you have heavy bags, request a room on floor 1 or 2 accordingly. 2. Bring a small fan — Havana’s humidity can be stifling, and upper-floor rooms with windows open onto the street may let in noise but also catch the only breeze.
- 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
호텔 시설 — Arelys’s Place
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and guest rooms; 5 Mbps download, login via room key number
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; physical copies of Granma available at reception; building is a restored colonial townhouse with original terracotta tiles in the entrance hall
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 at no charge; late check-out until 12:00 for 20 CUC, after 12:00 50% of room rate
Complimentary luggage storage in secure room off lobby
Step at main entrance (10 cm); lift fits standard wheelchair; no grab bars in bathrooms; no accessible rooms
No on-site parking; nearest paid lot at Parque San Mariano, 5 CUC per night, 2 blocks away; no EV charging
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: 5 CUC per person per night, payable in cash at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment of one night required at booking; incidental hold of 50 CUC at check-in
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Place of worship: Iglesia Asambleas de Dios Puerta de Esperanza (421 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Universidad Teológica Pentecostal de Cuba (698 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia de San Juan Bosco (746 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Sede Los Pinos Nuevos Víbora (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Piso de Venta La Comercial — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Parque de Juan Delgado y San Mariano — 81 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Municipal de Diez de Octubre — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Edad de Oro — 290 m · ~4 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 229 m · ~3 min walk
Carmen y Juan Delgado — 264 m · ~3 min walk
NaNao — 616 m · ~8 min walk
Oficina Central de Aguas de La Habana — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Use CADECA exchange offices or banks for the best CUP rate; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux which give worse rates.
Cards from non-US banks work in some state-run shops and hotels but are unreliable; cash (CUP or EUR/USD) is king everywhere.
10–15% in restaurants if no service charge; taxi drivers round up; hotel staff appreciate 50–100 CUP per bag or per day.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (café) at a local kiosk or paladar — about 10–20 CUP.
Rice, beans, and pork or chicken at a family-run paladar — about 150–250 CUP.
A main of ropa vieja or fish with sides at a casual eatery — around 250–400 CUP.
Pizza slices (pizza a la libra) and churros from street carts along Avenida del Puerto and near Parque de la Fraternidad.
State-run tiendas (e.g. La Época) and CIMEX supermarkets carry basics; look for the small bodegas for bread and oil.
Havana's open-air markets (like Plaza de la Dignidad) sell second-hand clothes and cheap basics; few dedicated high-street stores.
Ride a shared taxi (colectivo) along set routes for 20–40 CUP; the Vía Azul bus into town from the airport costs about 25 CUP.
Always bring enough CUP from the CADECA to cover daily food and transport. Avoid hoarding foreign cash – locals will accept it but at a poor rate. Eat at lunch buffets where set menus are cheapest.
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 Arelys’s Place
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 229 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Carmen y Juan Delgado — 264 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
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.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Arelys’s Place?
Request a room on floor 2 or higher at the front of the building. These catch a bit of breeze and have slightly better natural light. The upper floors also reduce street-level racket from San Mariano.
Which rooms should I avoid at Arelys’s Place?
Skip rooms on the ground floor, especially those near the entrance or stairwell. Noise from staff, early check-outs, and street chatter filters in easily. Also avoid any room directly above the small lobby bar if there is one — music can travel up through the old wooden floorboards.
Is Arelys’s Place noisy?
San Mariano is a narrow residential street in Old Havana. Expect daytime construction noise, early morning deliveries (bread, beer), and occasional groups of tourists or school kids. At night, it can get rowdy if there’s a bar or casa particular party nearby — ask for a quieter side if that bothers you.
Which rooms have the best views at Arelys’s Place?
Front-facing rooms (overlooking San Mariano) give you a slice of Havana street life: pastel buildings, the odd classic car, and locals going about their day. Avoid rooms facing an internal lightwell or adjacent wall — those just see brick and washing lines.
What are insider tips for staying at Arelys’s Place?
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to have best pick of available rooms; the hotel has no lift beyond floor 2, so if you have heavy bags, request a room on floor 1 or 2 accordingly. 2. Bring a small fan — Havana’s humidity can be stifling, and upper-floor rooms with windows open onto the street may let in noise but also catch the only breeze.
What time is check-in at Arelys’s Place?
Check-in at Arelys’s Place is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Arelys’s Place have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and guest rooms; 5 Mbps download, login via room key number
Is there a city or tourist tax at Arelys’s Place?
5 CUC per person per night, payable in cash at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Arelys’s Place?
Rice, beans, and pork or chicken at a family-run paladar — about 150–250 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Arelys’s Place?
Ride a shared taxi (colectivo) along set routes for 20–40 CUP; the Vía Azul bus into town from the airport costs about 25 CUP.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
December to April – dry season with blue skies, temperatures 20-27°C, and fewer sudden rain squalls. January is particularly good for walking tours.
Havana 주요 관광지
💡 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.