About the Homestay

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Casa Tarajano is your family accommodation for your stay in Havana

We are located in the heart of Havana's Vedado, a few steps from the renowned Hotel Nacional and the famous boardwalk. From here you can visit many tourist and cultural sites in Havana on foot and share with Cubans.

We provide you with all the information to take unique city tours on foot or by car/car, through Havana and throughout Cuba. We coordinate your accommodation in other provinces.

We are specialists in guiding you so that during your stay you can enjoy authentic culinary experiences and enjoy Cuba and its people to the fullest (100%).

To rest after a hot and exhausting day of tourism, we are waiting for you at Casa Tarajano with a comfortable, air-conditioned room with a private bathroom, TV and other amenities and a very friendly greeting from our adorable mascot Dudu.

We speak Spanish, but you can also communicate in English.

We accept online payments, but we prefer cash upon arrival at our Hostel.

My Pets

Dog

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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MIRRORS ROOM
From $13 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Our room is double, ideal for 1 person or couple, with split, large closet, fan and always very clean. It has a private bathroom, hot water, hair dryer, toilet paper, soap and shampoo, TV, minibar with water and safe.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • TV
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$18
$20
Weekly Price
$105
$120
Monthly price
$400
$475
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About the Area

Our house is located in the Vedado neighborhood, La Rampa, a central but quiet area, from where you can go to many places on foot. If you decide to walk so as not to miss any of the city's attractions, we invite you to walk along the boardwalk to enjoy the landscape and breathe the sea breeze.

We will tell you some distances: 30 minutes from the airport, just over 100 meters from the Hotel Nacional, one block from the Hotel Capri, just over 100 meters from the sea (Havana boardwalk), less than 3 km from the historic center of Old Havana .

You can also enjoy restaurants, nightclubs and wellness centers.

There are taxis everywhere and within 5 minutes, you can find local bus stops, for the most daring.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Health club
  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • 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
Available on request at an extra cost
  • Full Breakfast

House Rules

We require guests not to have Cuban companions enter the room.

Do not arrive in a state of intoxication.

Respect animals

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

8 Reviews

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    Germany
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    March 2024

    At the casa of Elena it’s very cosy and from the very beginning I got the feeling to be family.
    She and Arlene, her good friend and helping hand, are very kind and helpful and they offer a very big and dekicious breakfast.
    The house is located in vedado, very close to the malecon and the coppelia with the best ice creme.
    This central location was the perfect place for me to start my exploration of Havana vedado, old town and also Havana vieja or other places in Havana.
    If I had questions or problems, I could ask and I got help. They gave me also suggestions and tips, what to do and what to visit in Havana. With her contacts all over cuba, Elena helps me very much on my journey through Cuba. So I can say, I got new friends in Havana.
    When I go back to Havana/Cuba, in any case Elenas place will be my first choice and I can recommend this plave with absolutely calm conscience.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Elena in ,

    Kay, of course you are part of the Tarajano House Family and you are our friend. Excellent client and best human being, calm, respectful, affable and collaborative. This is your home, Arlene and I miss you but wish you all the best in your life. a big hug from us

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    Canada
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    January 2019

    I spent a week at Elena's and it was simply fantastic. Elena is warm and welcoming and she is always available to give advice or recommendations. Her dog Doudou is adorable and friendly and her place is very clean and well located. I highly recommend staying with Elena while in Havana :)

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    Homestay Host Family Elena in ,

    Muchas Gracias queridas maddelein y carolina, ustedes han sido una amor de chicas, estoy muy feliz de haberlas conocido, ojala vuelvan en otra ocasion, Un fuerte abrazo

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    Brazil
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    December 2017

    Nuestra viaje a Havana fue fenomenal! Llegamos un dia demasiado temprando, pero esto nue fue un problema para Elena. Ella organizo directamente una otra habitacion para nuestra primer noche en Havana. Ademas respondio todas preguntas que teniamos y ayudo nos a organizar un taxi para Vinales. Ella es muy abierta, cuidadosa y amable. Senitamos muy bien a su casa, gracias por todo!! Hasta luego Elena y un beso de Alemania

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    Homestay Host Family Elena in ,

    Hola Leticia, si es que he tenido problemas con la internet, mil gracias a ustedes por escoger mi casa, por dedicar un tiempo a escribir, or ser tan cariñosas y ambles .. no las olvido, un abrazo a tu mamá

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    France
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    October 2017

    En una palabra , si yo debo a venir de nuevo a la habana , pienso que yo voy a regresar en casa de Elena.
    Elena , el perro "doudou" asi como la doncella estan muy simmpatico.
    estoy muy contento.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Elena in ,

    Hola Philippe, que gusto, muchas gracias, eres muy amable, nosotros estaremos encantados de recibirte, eres una persona altamente recomendable, fue un placer tenerte acá, Saludos Elena

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    Spain
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    September 2017

    100% recomendable. Inmejorable localización, entre el Hotel Nacional y el hotel Habana libre. Anfitriones muy atentos. Instalaciones del alojamiento correctas, impecable limpieza.
    Desayuno abundante y delicioso.
    Volveríamos a alojarnos en casa de Elena sin ninguna duda.

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    Homestay Host Family Elena in ,

    Gracias cariño, muchas gracias, ustedes también fueron especiales, hacemos lo posible por ser una familia enorme, un abrazo,

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    Italy
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    August 2017

    Massimo voto anche se la stanza e sopratutto il bagno non erano conformi alle aspettative, però la pulizia e la grande disponibilità del personale merita il massimo.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Elena in ,

    Gracias gracias Davide, muy amable de tu parte, fue un placer alojarte en casa, un abrazo,

    elena

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    Germany

    5 hearts
    June 2017

    The time, we spent at Elenas casa was just wonderful. She was extremly helpful, kind and transparent concerning her pricing - one of the best (if not THE best) casas we had the pleasure to stay at in whole Cuba.
    Thank you for your great organizing skills Elena, we can't thank you enough for your help.

    All the best for you and your business,

    Mareike and Tobi

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Elena in ,

    Ohhh que rápidos chicos, muchas gracias, muchas gracias, ustedes son encantadores, que menos podía hacer que ayudarlos a disfrutar mi casa, mi ciudad y mi país, mil gracias por elegirme, pueden buscarme en Facebook y seguir con esta linda amistad, Los abrazo, Elena

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    France
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    May 2017

    Helena est une hôtesse extrêmement accueillante et bienveillante. De très bon conseil, je ne sais pratiquement pas parler espagnol, un anglais niveau scolaire nous avons réussi à nous comprendre. J'avais les larmes aux yeux lorsque nous nous sommes quittées. Très bon séjour.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Elena in ,

    Gracias querida Carole, fue un placer acogerte en mi casa, me satisface saber que te sentiste bien y que los consejos han sido útiles, aquí me tienes para tu familia, tus amigos o tu regreso, un hasta siempre, Elena

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When do I pay?

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When can I share my contact details?

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