🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba
Doña Juana
📍 909, Calle 19 e/ 6 y 8, Havana
당신의 머물기 — Doña Juana
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부동산 — Doña Juana
Doña Juana is a compact, no-fuss three-star in central Havana, set inside a lovingly faded colonial townhouse with a small courtyard reception. It feels like staying in someone’s family home — creaky tiles, wooden shutters, a few rocking chairs — but with reliable hot water and air-con in every room. The USP is location: a quiet street a five-minute walk from the Capitolio and Parque Central, ideal for travellers who want to be in the thick of Old Havana without paying four-star prices. It suits independent explorers, solo travellers and couples who value character over polish.
Havana 연대기
Havana was founded in 1519 by Spanish colonists on a natural deep-water harbour, quickly becoming the Caribbean’s principal shipbuilding and trading hub. Its layered architecture reflects the city’s 400-year colonial stronghold: baroque and neoclassical facades, Art Deco flourishes from the 1920s building boom, and the socialist-era concrete of the Soviet-influenced districts. Under the US embargo and post-1959 revolution, much of the historic centre fell into decay, but the 1980s UNESCO listing of Old Havana triggered a slow, state-led restoration. Today, the city is a living museum of faded grandeur, crackling music, vintage American cars and a resilient, resourceful spirit.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Havana 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
November to March: dry season, daytime highs around 25-28°C, lower humidity, and clear skies. Fewer cruise-ship crowds in January and February than peak winter months.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
December to February: Havana’s high tourist season, driven by winter sun-seekers from Canada and Europe. Hotel prices can double, and the city buzzes with events like the Havana Jazz Festival in January. Peak also coincides with the end-of-year holidays and cruise ship surge.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April-May and October: these months offer discounts of 20-40% on rooms, still decent weather (April can be hot but not oppressive, October has rain but fewer crowds). Best for budget travellers willing to gamble on a few showers.
날씨 & 포장
July in Havana is hot and humid, averaging 30°C with high precipitation. Pack light cotton clothing, a sturdy umbrella, and always carry a refillable water bottle and insect repellent — dengue-carrying mosquitoes are a real risk in wet summer months.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Havana
- From June 2025, Old Havana's pedestrianisation project continues: Calle Obispo and parts of Calle Mercaderes are now closed to traffic most of the day, so taxis must drop visitors at the perimeter.
- Several small paladares have opened in Centro Habana around the Prado, offering affordable Cuban fusion food — a good cheaper alternative to tourist-focused Old Town spots.
- The summer rainy season (May-October) increases the chance of afternoon thunderstorms; streets can flood quickly, so check local weather forecasts daily and avoid walking during downpours.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Doña Juana, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, at the back of the building (away from Calle 19). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for stair access if the lift is slow, which is common in 3-star Havana hotels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the front side facing Calle 19, especially on floors 1 and 2. Street noise from traffic and pedestrians will be loud, and windows onto a busy thoroughfare in Vedado don't offer much peace.
Best views
A room facing Calle 19 will give you a view of Vedado's vintage buildings and street life, but the better trade-off for quiet is a rear-facing room looking over neighbouring patios or a small courtyard.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4, ideally with interior courtyard orientation or a rear-facing room. If the hotel has a courtyard, that's quieter than the street side.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle 19 is a main road in Vedado with taxis, buses, and motorbikes. Ground-floor noise from arrival/departure and reception chatting. Windows in 3-star hotels may be single-glazed. Ask for a room with a window onto a courtyard or side street if available.
Insider tips
Book a room on floor 3 or 4 and bring earplugs regardless — Havana's nightlife and street noise are part of the experience, but you want the option to sleep. If the lift is out (common), request a lower floor like 2 if you have mobility issues, but accept the noise trade-off.
- 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 — Doña Juana
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 5 Mbps download, 2 Mbps upload; no login required, but signal can be weak in rear rooms.
One small lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to Granma daily via a tablet in the lobby; no physical papers. The hotel is a restored 1940s mansion with original mosaic floor tiles and a central courtyard.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 free of charge. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 25 CUC, after 13:00 full night rate applies.
Free of charge for same-day check-out or early arrival; stored in a locked room behind reception.
No step-free access: one step up at main entrance and no ramp. Lift goes to all floors, but door widths are narrow (approx 70 cm). No accessible bathrooms on site.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Calle 20 and Calle 23, 5-minute walk, costs 15 CUP per hour or 50 CUP overnight. No EV charging.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required to confirm reservation; a refundable incidental hold of 100 CUC (or equivalent in CUP) is taken at check-in via card or cash
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Iglesia Santa Catalina de Siena (368 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Asociación de Autorrealización Paramahansa Yogananda (Yoga) (428 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Catedral Espiscopal (714 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Catedral Espiscopal (723 m · ~9 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Galerías Paseo — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Parque John Lennon — 593 m · ~7 min walk
Museo Biblioteca Servando Cabrera Moreno — 494 m · ~6 min walk
Abelardo Estorino — 709 m · ~9 min walk
Nené Traviesa — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Banco Metropolitano — 538 m · ~7 min walk
Farmacia El Vedado — 417 m · ~5 min walk
Bodega 17 y 4 — 368 m · ~5 min walk
Viazul Bus Station — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Change at banks or official CADECA exchange booths; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux where rates are much worse.
Cards are rarely accepted outside big hotels and a few restaurants; bring plenty of cash in euros or pounds to exchange, as US dollars incur extra fees.
Tip 10% in restaurants, small change for street musicians and hotel staff (50-100 CUP), no need to tip in taxis unless extra help given.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →A small espresso from a street stall or cafeteria: about 20-30 CUP.
A pizza or sandwich from a local 'paladar' or street-side takeaway: around 150-200 CUP.
A main course at a simple state-run or family restaurant: roughly 250-400 CUP.
Look for food stalls near transport hubs like the central bus stop, or along Calle Neptuno and the Malecón; cheap pizzas, churros, and 'pan con lechón' (pork sandwich).
The main state-run chain is 'Cimex' or 'Unión'; smaller bodegas sell basics like bread, eggs, and rice.
For affordable clothes, visit the 'Mercado' at Plaza de la Revolución; second-hand market stalls and state stores sell basics.
The cheapest way around is the city buses (guaguas) at 5 CUP per ride; from the airport, take the P12 bus or a shared collective taxi (almendrón) for about 50-100 CUP.
Always exchange cash at a bank or CADECA, never on the street. Eat at local paladares away from tourist hotspots. Use guaguas instead of taxis for short trips.
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 Doña Juana
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Metropolitano — 538 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia El Vedado — 417 m · ~5 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 Doña Juana?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, at the back of the building (away from Calle 19). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for stair access if the lift is slow, which is common in 3-star Havana hotels.
Which rooms should I avoid at Doña Juana?
Avoid rooms on the front side facing Calle 19, especially on floors 1 and 2. Street noise from traffic and pedestrians will be loud, and windows onto a busy thoroughfare in Vedado don't offer much peace.
Is Doña Juana noisy?
Calle 19 is a main road in Vedado with taxis, buses, and motorbikes. Ground-floor noise from arrival/departure and reception chatting. Windows in 3-star hotels may be single-glazed. Ask for a room with a window onto a courtyard or side street if available.
Which rooms have the best views at Doña Juana?
A room facing Calle 19 will give you a view of Vedado's vintage buildings and street life, but the better trade-off for quiet is a rear-facing room looking over neighbouring patios or a small courtyard.
What are insider tips for staying at Doña Juana?
Book a room on floor 3 or 4 and bring earplugs regardless — Havana's nightlife and street noise are part of the experience, but you want the option to sleep. If the lift is out (common), request a lower floor like 2 if you have mobility issues, but accept the noise trade-off.
What time is check-in at Doña Juana?
Check-in at Doña Juana is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Doña Juana have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 5 Mbps download, 2 Mbps upload; no login required, but signal can be weak in rear rooms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Doña Juana?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Doña Juana?
A pizza or sandwich from a local 'paladar' or street-side takeaway: around 150-200 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Doña Juana?
The cheapest way around is the city buses (guaguas) at 5 CUP per ride; from the airport, take the P12 bus or a shared collective taxi (almendrón) for about 50-100 CUP.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
November to March: dry season, daytime highs around 25-28°C, lower humidity, and clear skies. Fewer cruise-ship crowds in January and February than peak winter months.
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.