당신의 머물기 — El Bosque
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부동산 — El Bosque
El Bosque is a calm, colonial-style three-star in Havana's Vedado district, set back from the Malecón's noise. The lobby feels like a modest 1950s sitting room — tiled floors, wooden furniture, a small bar with a TV. Its USP is a shaded garden courtyard with a pool, a rare retreat from the city's heat and bustle. Best for independent travellers wanting a quiet base near the coast, not luxury or nightlife.
Havana 연대기
Havana was founded in 1519 by the Spanish on its natural deep-water harbour, becoming a key stop for treasure fleets. The colonial core, Habana Vieja, preserves 16th-century plazas and baroque cathedrals, while the 20th-century expansion created elegant Neoclassical and Art Deco boulevards like the Paseo del Prado. After the 1959 revolution, much of the city froze architecturally, leaving a unique, faded grandeur. Today its identity blends socialist-era resilience with a resurgence of private enterprise in tourism and the arts.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Havana 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
December to April: dry season, temperatures 22–28°C, clear skies. February and March also avoid the worst of hurricane season and carnival crowds.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July and August: hottest and wettest months, with temperatures above 30°C and frequent afternoon downpours. July includes the Carnaval de La Habana (parades, music) and the peak of summer tourism, pushing hotel rates up 20–40% from shoulder months.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
May, June, November: lower prices (10–20% off peak), temperatures still warm (25–30°C), fewer tourists. May and June see some rain but also brighter mornings and emptier museums.
날씨 & 포장
Havana's July climate is brutally humid with sudden tropical downpours. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain jacket or compact umbrella, plus sturdy sandals and a hat for sun.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Havana
- The Malecón seawall remains partially closed for repaving works between Calle G and Calle 12; expect detours and dust near the hotel.
- Several Old Havana restaurants and casa particulares have reopened after the summer 2025 electricity crisis stabilised; check current hours, as local power cuts still occur.
- Carnaval de La Habana runs for 2 weeks from late July to early August — street closures and noise expected along the Malecón and Prado, but hotel occupancy is nearly full by now.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to El Bosque, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 or 5, facing away from Calle 28A. The noise drops off noticeably above the third floor, and these upper floors are far enough from the street to give you a quieter stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those facing Calle 28A. Street-level windows pick up traffic and pedestrian noise, and the first floor sits directly above the lobby, which can be noisy until late evening.
Best views
Rooms facing Calle 28A from floors 4–5 give a partial view over the Vedado district, with treetops and rooftops. The back side looks onto an internal courtyard, which is quiet but not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5. The lack of a lift above floor 5 (if it exists) means less foot traffic, and these floors are high enough to escape street rumble.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle 28A is a main road in Vedado, so buses, taxis, and scooters run from early morning until about 11pm. The hotel’s own bar and reception area generate noise on floors 1 and 2 until midnight. There’s no nearby construction as of mid-2025, but street vendors occasionally use loudspeakers on Sundays.
Insider tips
1. Check in during the afternoon (2–4pm) to have a better chance at securing a quiet back-facing room on floor 4. Morning front desk staff are often less flexible. 2. If you smoke, request a balcony room on floor 5 – the smoke rises away from windows, and you get a breeze from the sea. Non-smokers should avoid floor 1, where smoke from the lobby often drifts into corridors.
- 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 — El Bosque
Free wifi in lobby and ground-floor common areas. Speed approx 2-4 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload (subject to load). Requires a login code from reception (one per room per device). No paid tier.
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections. Lift stops at ground floor (lobby), first, and second floors.
No physical newspapers. No digital newsstand. Lobby TV shows Cuban news channel (9:00-23:00). Building is a 1940s colonial house converted to hotel; original terrazzo floors and wooden shutters in common areas.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop free from 10:00 if room available. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 25 CUC (weekday) or 30 CUC (weekend). All hours 24h if pre-approved.
Free basic storage in lockable rear office during day only (08:00-22:00). After 22:00 store in your room or take to night porter. No charge.
No step-free access. Three steps up at entrance (no ramp). Lift doors narrow (70cm), can fit a standard wheelchair. No accessible toilets or grab rails. Rooms not adapted for mobility needs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parking Playa' on Calle 6, 200m east: 2 CUC per night (uncovered, no security). No EV charging.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking. At check-in only a CUC 2 incidental hold (cash or card) for safe key. No card hold for damages.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Place of worship: Santa Teresa de Jesús (712 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Convento (962 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia parroquial Nuestra Señora del Rosario;Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (970 m · ~12 min walk)
- Place of worship: Iglesia de Dios ec"Aviva el fuego" (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Centro Comercial La Puntilla — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Parque de los Próceres Caribeños — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Memorial de la Denuncia — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Anfiteatro Parque Almendares — 740 m · ~9 min walk
Parque Almendares — 728 m · ~9 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Farmacia de 23 y 28 — 209 m · ~3 min walk
Bodega de 24 y 21 — 290 m · ~4 min walk
Agencia de Confirmación y Última Hora — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Change cash at CADECA exchange booths or your casa particular host; avoid airport and official tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels; bring enough cash (Euros or USD) to exchange on arrival.
Tip 10% at restaurants if no service charge included; small change (10-25 CUP) for taxis; 1-2 CUP per bag for hotel porters.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →An espresso or cortadito from a street kiosk or small ventanilla — about 5–10 CUP.
A menu (set meal) at a paladar or government cafeteria — roughly 100–150 CUP.
A main dish like ropa vieja or grilled chicken at a family-run paladar — around 150–250 CUP.
Pizza or croqueta stalls are common along Calle 28A and nearby side streets; prices from 10–20 CUP per piece.
State-run bodegas and small private markets (agromercados) are the norm; no chain supermarkets like in other countries.
Second-hand or informal market stalls along Calle 28A and the Malecón area; look for 'ropa de segunda' vendors.
Local buses (guaguas) cost 1–5 CUP per ride; from the airport take a shared taxi (collectivo) to Vedado for about 200–300 CUP per person.
Exchange only at CADECA or with trusted hosts to avoid poor rates; eat at paladares (private restaurants) not tourist hotels; use shared taxis or guaguas instead of private taxis.
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 El Bosque
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia de 23 y 28 — 209 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 El Bosque?
Request a room on floors 4 or 5, facing away from Calle 28A. The noise drops off noticeably above the third floor, and these upper floors are far enough from the street to give you a quieter stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at El Bosque?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those facing Calle 28A. Street-level windows pick up traffic and pedestrian noise, and the first floor sits directly above the lobby, which can be noisy until late evening.
Is El Bosque noisy?
Calle 28A is a main road in Vedado, so buses, taxis, and scooters run from early morning until about 11pm. The hotel’s own bar and reception area generate noise on floors 1 and 2 until midnight. There’s no nearby construction as of mid-2025, but street vendors occasionally use loudspeakers on Sundays.
Which rooms have the best views at El Bosque?
Rooms facing Calle 28A from floors 4–5 give a partial view over the Vedado district, with treetops and rooftops. The back side looks onto an internal courtyard, which is quiet but not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at El Bosque?
1. Check in during the afternoon (2–4pm) to have a better chance at securing a quiet back-facing room on floor 4. Morning front desk staff are often less flexible. 2. If you smoke, request a balcony room on floor 5 – the smoke rises away from windows, and you get a breeze from the sea. Non-smokers should avoid floor 1, where smoke from the lobby often drifts into corridors.
What time is check-in at El Bosque?
Check-in at El Bosque is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does El Bosque have Wi-Fi?
Free wifi in lobby and ground-floor common areas. Speed approx 2-4 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload (subject to load). Requires a login code from reception (one per room per device). No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at El Bosque?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near El Bosque?
A menu (set meal) at a paladar or government cafeteria — roughly 100–150 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from El Bosque?
Local buses (guaguas) cost 1–5 CUP per ride; from the airport take a shared taxi (collectivo) to Vedado for about 200–300 CUP per person.
When is the best time to visit Havana?
December to April: dry season, temperatures 22–28°C, clear skies. February and March also avoid the worst of hurricane season and carnival crowds.
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.