Where to Stay in Cuba: Experience the Culture in Casas Particulares
Casas in Cuba offer an authentic Cuban experience in a real family home. Havana can be an expensive city to stay in hotels when paying in Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC), so staying in a casa particular is a cheaper accommodation alternative and a great way to experience Cuban life like a local.
Here are some of our top casas in Cuba:
Havana
Isabelle’s casa particular is a colonial home on a quiet street in the centre of Havana close to the famous Malecon (seawall). She has two colourful, modern double rooms with private bathrooms. You can relax in her inner courtyard and enjoy the sunshine.
With over 90 brilliant reviews, Jorge and his family know a thing or two about being great homestay hosts. The family, who live in the heart of Havana, have been hosting guests from all over the world for nearly a decade.
Host Mabel and Migueal (pictured above with their guest Belinda from Australia) in central Havana are more than happy to give their guests a real taste of Cuban life, even preparing traditional cigars and helping your practice your Spanish. Their home has spectacular views of the city and is just two blocks from the Parque Central.
Casa Lunass host, Yamilee, has two double bedrooms with private bathrooms and a balcony with stunning views of Old Havana. This casa has a colourful living room and dining room where you can relax and really feel at home. Yamillee also offers dinner on the night of your arrival so you don’t have to worry about finding a place to eat.
Trinidad
Elpidio's home just 30m from the sea in Cuba
Stay with Elpidio in his home in Trinidad and “enjoy the unforgettable sunsets accompanied by the best Cuban cocktails”. If you wish, Elpidio can prepare a variety of delicious Cuban dishes and can also help you arrange tours or activities like horse riding, snorkelling, scuba diving or salsa dancing.
Viñales
Idaisys, and her parents Eusebia and Eusebio live in a colourful casa in the beautiful city of Viñales. Stay with them and relax in the 'Cuban way', eat some delicious local delicacies and learn dominos from the master himself, Eusebio!
Convinced of the Cuban hospitality?
Written by Claire Sweeney
Claire has a long love affair with travel that began as a school student when she travelled to Angouleme in France on an exchange program.
Comments