You have of course the option of sleeping in a hotel, but why would you? The casas particulares in Cuba are safe, clean and bring you inside the life of the Cuban culture. So, I would say, leave the hotels for other places (except maybe in the Cayos) and start searching for the perfect Casa for you.
I will give all contact information with some comments for all the casas particulares we stayed in so you can have a starting point. at the end will list some websites where we found the contact information.
I will give all contact information with some comments for all the casas particulares we stayed in so you can have a starting point. at the end will list some websites where we found the contact information.
One Last thing before I start listing, it very often happens that in the end you don't stay at the person where you booked but they will arrange you to stay with one of the neighbors or friends.
We only had positive experience so all in the list below are highly recommended.
We only had positive experience so all in the list below are highly recommended.
Havana
casahabanablues.com
The house of Daniel y Fina is definitely one of the top highlights and nicest experiences we had.
Casa Habana Blues
Calle Belascoain 360 (entre San Rafael y San Jose) apt. 1, Centro Habana, Cuba.
E-mail: danielfina51@gmail.com; daniel_renta@yahoo.es
ph#: +5378700945
mob#: +5352914328
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casahabanablues1940/
Website: http://casahabanablues.com/
They are both very kind and helpful people who offer a nice & clean house. Fina welcomed us with some delicious Guyana Juice and had a map prepared for us to make it easier to explore the city. We paid 30 CUC per room of 3. There are towels for each person, toilette paper & soap. The rooms have both air conditioning and a ventilator so that everyone can sleep according to his/hers temperature standards :). You can also get breakfast for 5 CUC per person including fresh juice, fruits, coffee, and an omelette (hope I did not miss anything) enough to get you a fresh start for exploring the city.
They have 2 apartments, one where they live and the other one for turists. The apartment has a common room and 4 bedrooms each with it's own bathroom.
If going to Havana, make sure you try to contact them first :) For your next place to stay do not worry, I am sure Fina can help with some recommendations on the next place you will stay over (if you don't find the contact in the list below)
Casa Habana Blues
Calle Belascoain 360 (entre San Rafael y San Jose) apt. 1, Centro Habana, Cuba.
E-mail: danielfina51@gmail.com; daniel_renta@yahoo.es
ph#: +5378700945
mob#: +5352914328
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casahabanablues1940/
Website: http://casahabanablues.com/
They are both very kind and helpful people who offer a nice & clean house. Fina welcomed us with some delicious Guyana Juice and had a map prepared for us to make it easier to explore the city. We paid 30 CUC per room of 3. There are towels for each person, toilette paper & soap. The rooms have both air conditioning and a ventilator so that everyone can sleep according to his/hers temperature standards :). You can also get breakfast for 5 CUC per person including fresh juice, fruits, coffee, and an omelette (hope I did not miss anything) enough to get you a fresh start for exploring the city.
They have 2 apartments, one where they live and the other one for turists. The apartment has a common room and 4 bedrooms each with it's own bathroom.
If going to Havana, make sure you try to contact them first :) For your next place to stay do not worry, I am sure Fina can help with some recommendations on the next place you will stay over (if you don't find the contact in the list below)
SaritaROOMS.com
Well Sarita has a house in the same building with Daniel y Fina only one floor higher.
Calle Belascoain 360 (entre San Rafael y San Jose) apt. 4, Centro Habana, Cuba.
E-mail: sotix45@yahoo.es
ph#: +5378782656
mob#: +5352635255
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarita-Rooms-BBs-Havana-CUBA-196307173864538/?fref=ts
Website: http://www.saritarooms.com/
We stayed one night only as the house of Fina was full. It was 25 CUC for 2 people, room had private bathroom, air conditioning and ventilator. Clear room, towels & toilet paper available.
The house is shared with the grandparents, but they did not bother at all, so it's a good option if the house of Daniel y Fina is booked.
Calle Belascoain 360 (entre San Rafael y San Jose) apt. 4, Centro Habana, Cuba.
E-mail: sotix45@yahoo.es
ph#: +5378782656
mob#: +5352635255
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarita-Rooms-BBs-Havana-CUBA-196307173864538/?fref=ts
Website: http://www.saritarooms.com/
We stayed one night only as the house of Fina was full. It was 25 CUC for 2 people, room had private bathroom, air conditioning and ventilator. Clear room, towels & toilet paper available.
The house is shared with the grandparents, but they did not bother at all, so it's a good option if the house of Daniel y Fina is booked.
Casa de Rafel Perez
The place is far far away from the city, but if you are in Havana in a day like the one when the Rolling Stones decide to have a free concert, then it was a very good alternative.
They have 2 rooms one double room of 35 CUC and one of 2 big single beds for 45. To be honest this room is for 2 people as well, or maybe 2 couples or girls sharing the same bed, otherwise is very tight. House was clean and owners very helpful. You have a bar opened 24/7 5 min walk away so you can party all night long (pay attention at the prices they tend to trick people here).
Ave 43 #6810 altos e/ 68 y 70
Playa. LaHabana, Cuba
ph# 005372076205
mob# 005358267804/005354001157
They have 2 rooms one double room of 35 CUC and one of 2 big single beds for 45. To be honest this room is for 2 people as well, or maybe 2 couples or girls sharing the same bed, otherwise is very tight. House was clean and owners very helpful. You have a bar opened 24/7 5 min walk away so you can party all night long (pay attention at the prices they tend to trick people here).
Ave 43 #6810 altos e/ 68 y 70
Playa. LaHabana, Cuba
ph# 005372076205
mob# 005358267804/005354001157
Viñales
La China
From Havana Fina arranged us to stay at the place of senora La China (everything works through recommendations in Cuba :) ).
Road to Puerto Esperanza km.27, Vinales 22400, Cuba
ph# +53 48 696751
mob# +53 53518257
website: http://www.bbinnvinales.com/bedandbreakfastrentweb/?329,casa-la-china-(vinales)-4-
We did not stay here as her house was full but from the outside it looked very nice with a small swimming pool & a bar, I am sure it is a great place to stay.
We ended up at the most amazing host we had in Cuba below details ;)
Road to Puerto Esperanza km.27, Vinales 22400, Cuba
ph# +53 48 696751
mob# +53 53518257
website: http://www.bbinnvinales.com/bedandbreakfastrentweb/?329,casa-la-china-(vinales)-4-
We did not stay here as her house was full but from the outside it looked very nice with a small swimming pool & a bar, I am sure it is a great place to stay.
We ended up at the most amazing host we had in Cuba below details ;)
Hostal Boris Y Yuya
so as I was saying, we had a great stay here so I more than highly recommend to try staying if in Vinales.
The house has a bedroom for 4 plus a living room with an extendable couch. private bathroom & kitchen. Price was 10 CUC per person. The bedroom has both aircon & ventilator the living room just a ventilator.
Calle Rafael Trejo Int#-5A, Vinales, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, CP:22400
e-mail: anyiyui@nauta.cu; borisfg2014@nauta.cu
ph# +5358342987
mob# +5352671015
website: http://www.bbinnvinales.com/bedandbreakfastrentweb/?1057,casa-hostal-dr.-boris-y-yuya-(vinales)-5--
Both Yuya & Boris are lovely and helpful people. Yuya cooks AMAZING, so make sure you do go for the local specialty lobster in special sauce (12 CUC) and I would recommend to take the breakfast (5 CUC) it is very reach and delicious.
They also helped us with organizing our days and activities there. We had a fabulous experience!
The house has a bedroom for 4 plus a living room with an extendable couch. private bathroom & kitchen. Price was 10 CUC per person. The bedroom has both aircon & ventilator the living room just a ventilator.
Calle Rafael Trejo Int#-5A, Vinales, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, CP:22400
e-mail: anyiyui@nauta.cu; borisfg2014@nauta.cu
ph# +5358342987
mob# +5352671015
website: http://www.bbinnvinales.com/bedandbreakfastrentweb/?1057,casa-hostal-dr.-boris-y-yuya-(vinales)-5--
Both Yuya & Boris are lovely and helpful people. Yuya cooks AMAZING, so make sure you do go for the local specialty lobster in special sauce (12 CUC) and I would recommend to take the breakfast (5 CUC) it is very reach and delicious.
They also helped us with organizing our days and activities there. We had a fabulous experience!
Cienfuegos
Casa de Juan Luis Y Teresita
Yuya (from Vinales) called Teresita to arrange us the stay in Cienfuegos and we got the address below. The place (as always) was already booked but we could stay with the neighbors down the street.
Avenida #48 entre 43 y 45, Cienfuegos
E-mail: juanlg@nauta.cu
ph# +5343514114
mob# +53 5 8262059
website: http://cnccuba.com/juanluisyteresita
Avenida #48 entre 43 y 45, Cienfuegos
E-mail: juanlg@nauta.cu
ph# +5343514114
mob# +53 5 8262059
website: http://cnccuba.com/juanluisyteresita
Hostal Juanita
We stayed at the house of Juanita and Gilberto. They have a floor only for guest. The room had a double and a single bed, with private bathroom, aircon & ventilator. price 10 CUC per person. Breakfast is 5 CUC per person. They are both very nice. I found it very cool and interesting to find out that Gilberto did his studies in Russia ;)
Calle 43 #4629 entre 46 y 48, Cienfuegos, Cuba
E-mail: juana.prado@gal.sld.cu
ph# +5343511858
mob# +5352576064
website: http://cnccuba.com/hostaljuanita
Calle 43 #4629 entre 46 y 48, Cienfuegos, Cuba
E-mail: juana.prado@gal.sld.cu
ph# +5343511858
mob# +5352576064
website: http://cnccuba.com/hostaljuanita
Trinidad
Hostal La Terraza
From Vinales, Yuya also made sure we have a place to stay in Trinidad so she talked with Senora Barbara to take care of us.
Anastacio Cardenas #619 entre Fidel Claro y PiroGuinart, Trinidad, 62600 Cuba
e-mail: hosttorre@gmail.com
ph# 53(41)9967300
website: https://hostallasterrazas.wordpress.com/
as we were already used, the house of dona Barbara was full but she found us a nice place to stay with Senora Margarita.
Anastacio Cardenas #619 entre Fidel Claro y PiroGuinart, Trinidad, 62600 Cuba
e-mail: hosttorre@gmail.com
ph# 53(41)9967300
website: https://hostallasterrazas.wordpress.com/
as we were already used, the house of dona Barbara was full but she found us a nice place to stay with Senora Margarita.
Hostal Margarita & Nene
Margarita was very helpful especially with finding us a place to stay in Moron which is more difficult to get than in other places as it is not yet that popular as stopover to the Cayos. We had 2 rooms of 3, the price was 30 CUC per room with private bathroom, aircon & ventilator.
Calle Pedro Zerquera #511A entre Piro Guinart y Fidel Claro, Trinidad
e-mail: hostalmargarita@nauta.cu; margaritaynene@gmail.com
ph#+53(41)992394
mob# +5353419299
Calle Pedro Zerquera #511A entre Piro Guinart y Fidel Claro, Trinidad
e-mail: hostalmargarita@nauta.cu; margaritaynene@gmail.com
ph#+53(41)992394
mob# +5353419299
Moron
Casa de Mirtha Carballo
We used Moron as a place to sleep before going very early towards Cayo Coco where we had accommodation at one of the all inclusive and wanted to take advantage of the bracelet as early as possible ;)
Calle Dimas Daniel #19 entre Castillo y Serafina
E-mail: mirta.carballo64@gmail.com
ph#+5332503036
Website: http://www.casaparticular.com/casa/index/id/272/name/hostal-dra-mirta-carballo
Price was 10 per person we had 2 room which would fit in total 9 people (we were 6). They have a very nice terrace where you can enjoy the hour until darkness.
Great location for waking up early and starting your all inclusive experience ;)
Calle Dimas Daniel #19 entre Castillo y Serafina
E-mail: mirta.carballo64@gmail.com
ph#+5332503036
Website: http://www.casaparticular.com/casa/index/id/272/name/hostal-dra-mirta-carballo
Price was 10 per person we had 2 room which would fit in total 9 people (we were 6). They have a very nice terrace where you can enjoy the hour until darkness.
Great location for waking up early and starting your all inclusive experience ;)
Camagüey
Casa Ana
In Camagüey we stayed at the house of Reinier. the house has 3 rooms and they were now working at a terrace for guests. As Reinier told us once we arrived, the best shower we had in Cuba :) and one one the best coffees :). The rooms have TV, aircon, towels. Price was 30 CUC per room of 2.
Calle San Ramon #319 entre Linea y San Jose
e-mail: r.hernando@nauta.cu
ph# +5332298507
mob# +5353707626
website: casaana.wix.com/cuba
Calle San Ramon #319 entre Linea y San Jose
e-mail: r.hernando@nauta.cu
ph# +5332298507
mob# +5353707626
website: casaana.wix.com/cuba
Baracoa
La Terraza de Baracoa
We arrived quite late so were a bit worried that maybe they won't keep the house, but there was absolutely no problem. Rooms have bathroom, towels and ventilator. Price 30 CUC per room of 3. Breakfast was 4 CUC, but except the hot chocolate which was delicious I did not like it as much as in the other places we had breakfast. Then again it helped us resist till dinner ;)
Calle Felix Ruenes #29 entre Corneles Galano y Cespedes, Baracoa
E-mail: adiscu10@gmail.com
ph#+5321643441
website: www.rafaelyadis.com
Calle Felix Ruenes #29 entre Corneles Galano y Cespedes, Baracoa
E-mail: adiscu10@gmail.com
ph#+5321643441
website: www.rafaelyadis.com
Santiago de Cuba
Hostal Girasol
oThis place is not a real casa particular but more what you would understand as a Hostel. The place is clean and nice, rooms have bathroom, ventilator and aircon. It has a terrace upstairs which you can use the have a beer also after the close the bar. It has a very good location for going out. the owners are called Julio Cesar Figueredo and Jeannette Alvarez
Calle Diego Palacios (Santa Rita) #409 entre Pio Rosado (Carniceria) y Porfirio Valiente (Calvario)
Santiago de Cuba,Cuba
elmail: hostalgirasol1983@gmail.com
ph# +5322620513
mob# +535282034142
mob +5353213342
website: http://www.casaparticular.com/casa/index/id/498/name/hostal-girasol
Calle Diego Palacios (Santa Rita) #409 entre Pio Rosado (Carniceria) y Porfirio Valiente (Calvario)
Santiago de Cuba,Cuba
elmail: hostalgirasol1983@gmail.com
ph# +5322620513
mob# +535282034142
mob +5353213342
website: http://www.casaparticular.com/casa/index/id/498/name/hostal-girasol
Some links where you can find casas
- www.bbinnvinales.com/ -- not only for vinales
- http://cnccuba.com/
- http://casaparticular.com/
Before you go
before you go, download maps.me from GooglePlay or AppStore. It's an offline maps applications. you just need download Cuba and it works very well as a GPS
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