Meet Ana Laura
Creative, Sociable, Chatterbox
We love hosting and we speak fluent English in Cuba!!! That is something quite difficult to find and we will try to make your stay in Havana your perfect holiday!!!
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Chess, Reading, Dancing, Watching movies, Interior design
Hosting guests since
2015
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a day
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
The Hostal Muralla 405 offers a family-friendly and comfortable service to its guests. It is located in the heart of the historic center of Old Havana, on Muralla and Aguacate streets, near Plaza Vieja (400m walk), Plaza del Cristo and the National Capitol (500m walk), in an excellent location.
Ideal for families, friends or couples, in the hostel you can interact with the hostess to get suggestions and tips on what to do in Havana!
The rooms have a private ensuite bathroom, air conditioning (split), minibar, door locks, safe, hair dryer and fan. The toilets or bathrooms in our rooms are private, they are inside the rooms and have hot water 24 hours a day.
Guests can also use the rest of the spaces in the house: living room - dining room, hall, kitchen and exteriors facing the street.We offer breakfast service with an additional fee, shared taxi to Viñales, Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Varadero, among others; pick-up and transfer to the airport, parking for rented cars and organizing tours and excursions around the city.
The rooms "Laura and Rodney" and "Rodney and Laura" are located on the facade of the building with balconies facing the street, so it is possible to hear street noises during the night such as passing cars, some street music or passers-by.
To access the hostel you have to climb 40 steps to the first level and 60 steps from the street to the second level. We have a luggage elevator, but people have to climb the stairs on their own feet.
We are passionate about interacting with our guests: the host in Havana is Mary, Laura's mother, and you can count on her to talk about the details of Havana life, places to go and visit, the main museums, squares, streets and typical activities to do. As well as practical advice about banks, markets, transportation, etc.
Once the reservation is completed by Homestay, the rest of the payment must be sent by bank transfer or Bizum a few days before your arrival. I will write to you to give you the account details and organize your pick-up at the airport. Welcome home!
House Facilities
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Hostal Muralla 405 is located in the historic center of Old Havana, on Muralla Street No. 405 between Villegas and Aguacate. Close to places of cultural interest and just 400 meters from Plaza Vieja and the Capitol, in an ideal location to walk to the historic center of Havana, its museums, squares, restaurants and places of interest. Your hosts Mary and Carlos will make you feel at home.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Diabetic
House Rules
Our rules:
- For the triple room, there is an increase of 5€ or 5usd for the third guest, which is not included in the price of the room.
- Do not smoke in the room.
- When leaving the room, you must turn off the lights, air conditioning and fan.
- Do not use the air conditioning with the windows, balcony or doors open.
- Do not place wet towels or clothes on the furniture in the room.
- In case of loss of house keys, please report it immediately.
- As this is a family home, we do not allow prostitution, drug consumption or the visit of girls or boys without prior registration in our house. For our safety and yours!
- We suggest that you leave your passport, the rest of your personal documentation and money in the safe in your room. In Havana, you only need your passport to change money at the bank or at Cadeca.
- On the day of your departure, we appreciate that you leave your room free before 12:00 pm. You can leave your luggage at our house until the taxi comes to pick it up and use the guest toilet.
We are at your disposal for any help or information you need, as well as to help you plan your trip to Cuba!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
190 Reviews
September 2024
Un alojamiento excelente para el primer contacto con cuba. En la habana vieja, muy céntrico para poder visitar la ciudad pero sin ruidos. Tiene varias habitaciones por lo que entre los anfitriones y otros visitantes los consejos para visitar la ciudad ayudan mucho. Los desayunos son alucinantes, no solo ricos sino también muy abundantes. La habitación con cama doble, armario, aire acondicionado,ventilador, nevera y caja fuerte. Baño privado. Todo muy limpio. Un trato estupendo de toda la familia
September 2024
Esta casa es lo mejor de nuestro viaje a Cuba. Ellos, la pareja que lleva la casa, Mary y Carlos, son seres de luz, llenos de generosidad, sabiduría, cariño y amor. Además de que la casa no puede estar más céntrica, está limpísima y tiene caja fuerte, los desayunos de esta casa superaron nuestras expectativas. El agradecimiento es infinito, os la recomiendo, no solo por lo que ofrece a nivel servicios, sino por la calidad humana. Un reserva asegurada si quieres enamorarte de Cuba.
Host reply
Muchísimas gracias guapísima!! Un abrazo fuerte
July 2024
The host is Mary. A really sweet, kind and enthousiastic woman. She made sure we had everything we needed. Breakfast was great. We had an amazing time!
June 2024
Perfecta nuestra estancia! Mari nos ayudó con todo desde organizarnos taxis privados o colectivos, recomendaciones de restaurantes, y el mejor desayuno que tuvimos en Cuba por 5 euros, la presión de la ducha bien y ningun problema con la luz.
April 2024
Excelente anfitriona, nos ayudó en todo. El desayuno muy bueno. Muy recomendable.
January 2024
This was an excellent place to stay and see the old city and all it had to offer. Mary was very helpful to make arrangements with and the breakfasts were perfect way to start the day. The room was clean and comfortable and location made it easy to walk to any of the sites in Habana Vieja. We are recommending this casa particular to all our friends.
December 2023
Very sweet hosts, open to help with anything. Very good breakfast and cozy bedroom. Highly recommend for a stay in Habana Vieja. Thank you for your hospitality! Un abrazo, Emma and family
December 2023
Todo muy bien estuvieron muy atentos de nosotros en todo momento.
Casa muy céntrica en la Havana Vieja.November 2023
De las mejores estancias de nuestro viaje. Habitaciones limpias, como aparecen en las fotos. María nos dió buenos consejos para nuestros días en la Habana, y recomendamos mucho sus desayunos, muy completos!
August 2023
Buena estancia con Mary y su familia. Disponibles en todo momento, nos explicaron el funcionamiento de la ciudad y nos dieron recomendaciones. Las habitaciones amplias y limpias. Muy cómoda la comunicación con Laura. Para repetir!
Host reply
Gracias Ángela!! Un abrazo grande!!!
How do I book?
Contact the host about your stay - tell them a little about yourself, why you are staying and ask any questions you have about their homestay. You will be able to book immediately after sending your message.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.