The casa is right on the Malacon! it is about a 10-15min walk to old havana. There is a small grocery store across the street. Yoania is wonderful. She is very laid-back and generous. Breakfasts are included. She was proactive and asked what I liked to eat and then made it for me (!). I stayed there for 4 nights. I rented the room with the window facing the side street. The bedroom was large, comfortable and clean. However, you do pick up noise from the malacon at night and the water tanks when in use. I would definitely stay there again!

Bit hard to find, the apartment is actually on a footpath so most taxi drivers need to ask around. It's beside a park that has wifi, a small grocery store, fast food restaurants and the all important bank. Lay and her family are really friendly and helpful. The apartment was big, modern and clean. It has a full kitchen and a wrap around balcony. The only negative is that Tropicana is very close, so you might hear the music playing. Would be good for a family or someone on business.