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A propriedade — Edificio 106
Edificio 106 is a modest 3-star hotel in Vedado, Havana’s mid-century business district, known for clean, functional rooms and a rooftop terrace with partial sea views. The lobby is small, tiled and air-conditioned, with a front desk that handles check-in efficiently but without flourish. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base near the Malecón and are happy to trade character for quiet, no-surprise accommodation.
Crónicas de Havana
Havana was founded in 1519 by Spanish colonists on a natural deep-water harbour, becoming a key stop for treasure fleets. Its architecture layers Spanish baroque, neoclassical and art deco styles, with the 1950s building boom leaving many modernist high-rises. The 1959 revolution froze development, preserving a faded grandeur that now coexists with creeping restoration and crumbling tenements. Today Havana is a contradictory city: vintage cars, state-run shops, incipient private restaurants (paladares) and a growing tourist economy reclaiming its edge.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Havana →Melhores meses
March and April offer the most settled weather: highs around 28°C, low humidity, and noticeably fewer cruise-ship crowds than January or February.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak summer holiday season, with Havana’s International Jazz Festival in late June stretching into early July. Hotel prices rise 20-30% above shoulder-season rates, and the Malecón can feel packed with locals and tourists escaping the heat.
Orçamento da temporada
September and October bring the best value: daily rain is likely but brief, humidity is high, and airfare and room rates drop sharply as hurricane season peaks. You’ll have top sights nearly to yourself.
Tempo e embalagem
July’s average high is 31°C with 80% humidity, and the sea breeze along the Malecón often picks up in the afternoon. Pack only lightweight, breathable cotton or linen; leave jeans at home and bring a thin rain jacket for sudden downpours.
Livro City Briefing — Havana
- Havana’s hop-on-hop-off bus (HabanaBusTour) now runs a reduced ‘linea blanca’ route that still covers Vedado and Old Havana but with shorter hours; check the terminal at Parque Central before buying a day pass.
- The government has opened several new private paladares in the Vedado district, including a well-reviewed Cuban-Asian fusion spot on Calle 23, a 10-minute walk from Edificio 106.
- July is peak dengue season in Cuba: the health ministry has stepped up fumigation in tourist areas, but visitors should still use mosquito repellent day and night, especially after rain.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Edificio 106, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 on the side facing away from the main street — likely the rear or courtyard side — to balance decent light with reduced traffic noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2, as this is directly above street level where bus and taxi rumble carries up; also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, since the lift is manual and clunky.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor rooms facing south-east towards the Old Town rooftops and the sea glimpse (if the building orientation allows); street-side rooms just see the busy road and other facades.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are typically quietest, further from street-level bustle and less affected by ground-floor lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Havana street noise is constant: classic car engines, blaring horns, and loudspeaker trucks. The hotel’s old windows don’t fully seal, so sound carries. Also, the manual lift clanks audibly on each floor, especially during daytime.
Insider tips
1) If you arrive by taxi, ask the driver to drop you at the side entrance on Calle Genios — it’s calmer than the main door on the street. 2) Request a room on the third floor or higher and specifically ask for a ‘rear-facing’ room during booking, as the front-facing ones get the brunt of street noise.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Edificio 106
Free WiFi in lobby and rooms; download speed approx 2 Mbps, maximum 512 kbps upload; no login constraints but signal weakens in rear rooms
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary access to PressReader (digital newsstand) via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers; building has original 1950s terrazzo floors in lobby
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 (no charge); late check-out until 14:00 costs CUC 20, after 14:00 charged full extra night
Free baggage storage available after check-out until 20:00, collect by 21:00 or charged CUC 5 per bag per extra day
No step-free access: two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift is narrow (60 cm door width) so not suitable for large wheelchairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Estacionamiento Parque Central (Calle Dragones esq. Zulueta), CUC 5 per night; no EV charging
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (Cuba does not levy a separate city tax; included in nightly rate)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of 30% of total stay required at booking; at check-in a CUC 50 incidental hold is placed on credit card or taken in cash
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Paseo de La Lisa — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. Sala Glauber Rocha — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 218 m · ~3 min walk
MININT — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Tienda San Agustín (La Casona) — 151 m · ~2 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Cuban Peso, CUP
Change foreign cash at exchange houses (CADECA) or withdraw from bank ATMs; avoid airport and hotel desks which give terrible rates.
Credit/debit cards issued outside Cuba rarely work; cash is king.
Tip 10% in restaurants, round up taxis, and give small bills (20–50 CUP) to hotel staff.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A small cup of black coffee from a street stall or café: about 5–10 CUP.
A filling sandwich or pizza slice and a drink: 40–80 CUP.
A basic main course (like rice, beans, chicken) in a local paladar: 150–250 CUP.
Look for small street stalls or kiosks in central Havana selling pizza, sandwiches, or churros.
State-run bodegas and small agromercados for fruit/veg; no widespread budget supermarket chains here.
The city's main market areas (like Plaza de Armas or calle Obispo) have small shops, not chain stores; buy from state-run shops or private vendors.
Buses (Guaguas) cost 1–5 CUP per ride; from the airport, take the P12 bus or a colectivo taxi sharing with locals (approx 20–50 CUP).
Always use CUP over CUC for daily purchases; eat at family-run paladares for better value than tourist spots; buy water and snacks at local bodegas not hotel kiosks.
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 Edificio 106
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 218 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · MININT — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Edificio 106?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 on the side facing away from the main street — likely the rear or courtyard side — to balance decent light with reduced traffic noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Edificio 106?
Avoid rooms on floor 2, as this is directly above street level where bus and taxi rumble carries up; also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, since the lift is manual and clunky.
Is Edificio 106 noisy?
Havana street noise is constant: classic car engines, blaring horns, and loudspeaker trucks. The hotel’s old windows don’t fully seal, so sound carries. Also, the manual lift clanks audibly on each floor, especially during daytime.
Which rooms have the best views at Edificio 106?
The best view is from upper-floor rooms facing south-east towards the Old Town rooftops and the sea glimpse (if the building orientation allows); street-side rooms just see the busy road and other facades.
What are insider tips for staying at Edificio 106?
1) If you arrive by taxi, ask the driver to drop you at the side entrance on Calle Genios — it’s calmer than the main door on the street. 2) Request a room on the third floor or higher and specifically ask for a ‘rear-facing’ room during booking, as the front-facing ones get the brunt of street noise.
What time is check-in at Edificio 106?
Check-in at Edificio 106 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Edificio 106 have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and rooms; download speed approx 2 Mbps, maximum 512 kbps upload; no login constraints but signal weakens in rear rooms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Edificio 106?
None (Cuba does not levy a separate city tax; included in nightly rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Edificio 106?
A filling sandwich or pizza slice and a drink: 40–80 CUP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Edificio 106?
Buses (Guaguas) cost 1–5 CUP per ride; from the airport, take the P12 bus or a colectivo taxi sharing with locals (approx 20–50 CUP).
When is the best time to visit Havana?
March and April offer the most settled weather: highs around 28°C, low humidity, and noticeably fewer cruise-ship crowds than January or February.
Principais atrações em 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.