Havana

To get to Havana from another country the best option is to take a flight to the Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí (José Martí International Airport) in Havana, which is only twenty kilometers from the city center. Once here, it is advisable to take a taxi to take you to your accommodation.

It is also possible to arrive in Havana at the Puerto de la Habana (Port of Havana) at the Terminal de Cruceros Sierra Maestra (Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal), if you travel on a Caribbean cruise. They normally make 48-hour stopovers, which will leave you enough time to visit the most interesting points of the city.

Finally, if you are already in Cuba, and you want to visit the city, there are several options, from domestic flights to buses, which go through scheduled roundtrip excursions.

Between the months of June and October, Havana, like in all of Cuba, can be suffocating, therefore, the best option is to visit the city during the cooler months. Between the months of November and April are the best dates to travel to Havana, Cuba. Besides being cooler it will also be the dry season, thus avoiding the hurricane season.

On the other hand, February is one of the best times to visit Havana, since it is when the Festival Internacional de Jazz y el Triatlón de La Habana (International Jazz Festival and the Havana Triathlon) are held, while in October the Festival Internacional de Ballet (International Ballet Festival) is celebrated. During the month of November, the Havana Marathon takes place. Finally, the busiest and most lively month is December, since it is when the Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano (Festival of New Latin American Cinema) takes place and in the beginning of the year, on January 1 and 2, the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution and the Day Victory.

One of the most striking and authentic accommodation options is to book your stay in a private home. These establishments with rigorous quality controls offer the visitor a stay in a Cuban home, in direct coexistence with the people of Havana, who are warm, open and hospitable. It will allow you to experience first-hand the most genuine customs and culture. If, on the other hand, you prefer to enjoy the comfort and intimacy of hotel rooms, there are many options that will adapt to your needs and budget.

Old Havana is the historic center of the city, a fantastic place to stay to learn about the purest Havana tradition. It is a very safe and quiet area, surrounded by picturesque sites such as monuments, museums, churches, etc. During your stay here you can enjoy the magnificent colonial heritage that makes Havana a museum city.

A fantastic place to stay in this area is: the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski, a luxurious hotel built in the 19th century, with the best amenities and incredible panoramic views of the city. Here you will also find the Iberostar Parque Central, located in a colonial building with an outdoor pool, several restaurants and bars. Nearby is the Hotel Inglaterra, which is the oldest hotel in Cuba and one of the most famous in Havana. Facing the bay looking towards the sea, is the Hotel Santa Isabel, with luxurious colonial decoration that offers some of the best services in the city. The Hotel Plaza is in an ideal location, surrounded by fantastic monuments and points of interest. Hotel Mercure Sevilla Havane, located on Calle Trocadero is a historic hotel, famous for appearing in the novel Nuestro Hombre en La Habana. The Hotel Ambos Mundos, Hemingway's favorite, with its eclectic style, is one of the most iconic in Old Havana. The Iberostar Grand Packard is a luxurious and innovative hotel that offers some of the best services and qualities.

If you prefer to stay in the Centro Habana district, full of color and joy, with some of the most important and emblematic buildings in the city, as well as numerous parks and green areas, you will find cheaper hotels but ones that will surprise you with their comfort and peacefulness. The Hotel Telegrafo is a nice hotel located in an artistic building that combines colors and wall paintings with stone interiors. It has a fantastic restaurant and several galleries. Hotel SO Paseo del Prado is located near the Malecón with impressive views over the sea that offer infinite views of the horizon from its pool. The Hotel Terral is a small avant-garde urban hotel decorated by Cuban artists and with naturalistic style. The Hotel Deauville, located next to the Malecon, offers restaurant and bar services, as well as an outdoor swimming pool with great views over the city.

In the Vedado neighborhood you can enjoy a unique atmosphere full of culture and leisure. It is the political and administrative center of Cuba, as well as the largest residential and commercial neighborhood in the city. With architecture and buildings in the purest North American style, Vedado resembles a large city on a small scale. Here you will find the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, declared a National Monument for its elegance and history, offering top-quality luxury services. The Hotel Tryp Habana Libre, one of the largest hotels in Cuba, was designed by the Hilton group in the 1950s and features an outdoor pool, restaurant, and bars. The Hotel NH Capri La Habana has all the services and amenities you will need during your stay. Hotel Vedado is a quiet hotel located very close to the Malecón, while Hotel Colina is a pleasant option with an excellent location. The Hotel Meliá Habana is a luxurious building by the sea with an exquisite culinary proposal. The Iberostar Selection La Habana (Hotel Torre K) also stands out — an elegant 42-story skyscraper located at the corner of 23rd and K streets, offering stunning views of the Malecón, modern facilities, a spa, panoramic pools, and refined gourmet dining. Finally, the Hotel Meliá Cohiba, an impressive skyscraper on the Malecón, offers spectacular views of the sea and the city, along with the first-class services and comforts of a major international chain.

What is certain is that the town of Havana has great accommodations to offer you within a varied range of prices and services that you will surely enjoy.