Cuba is becoming more and more accessible which makes discovering it a must. With white sandy beaches, fascinating history, and colourful architecture, this iconic country doesn’t disappoint.
We pulled together some of the lesser known things about solo travel in Cuba, from tips courtesy of local hosts to expert blog posts and everything you need to know about travelling around the country. Be inspired by some guest reviews and choose from one of our top host picks.
Experience a place with those who call it home
We’ve done the research, spoken to the pros and put pen to paper to gather what we believe to be the most important information about visiting Cuba. Where and when to go, what to eat and drink and more.
Read more Cuba postsAn affordable Caribbean island that is blessed with stunning countryside, beautiful architecture and fantastic people? It’s got to be Cuba. By far the biggest of the Caribbean islands the friendly hospitable nature of Cubans makes them...
Secret Cuba tips from those who know it best. Get the insider knowledge about solo travel in Cuba.
Every visitor who comes to Havana needs to go to the pier, not just to see it but to sit on its walls, to enjoy the smell of the sea and the dance of its wav...
Nardy & Jorge in Plaza de la Revolución, Plaza De La Revolución
There are many ways to travel in Cuba: bus, shared taxi, or rented car. If you like to organize it in advance, try to book your buses months in advance (Viaz...
Use the tourist bus on the first day around the city so you can have an overview of it. Taxis are expensive in havana. To get to know the “old Havana”, you...
Sharing is a value in Cuba. Sharing your experience or even some sweets with Cubans will be seen as the first step of friendship. A lot of neighbourhoods a...
Pedro and Marilys are the perfect, most welcoming hosts anyone could ask for, I felt at home as soon as I walked through the door. Casa S (Solidarity) is clean, spacious and in a great location with wifi access only 5 minutes away on foot, and breakfast served by the lovely Rosa sets you up for the day, Cuban coffee is good ! I was travelling a...
Read moreAnna stayed in Sea front, Malecon, Centro Havana with Pedro
Maylin and Pedro are the BEST OF THE BEST hosts we had. Maylin is such a lovely lady that you cannot not like her from minute one. Pedro... he's something else - in a good way. Myself and my friends were literally crying out of laughter when Pedro sat with us for breakfast of dinner. Now... the room looks exactly as it looks in the picture. I...
Read moreAleksandra stayed in Pinar del Rio, Viñales with Maylin
Rolando and Teressa are very nice and helpful people besides being hospitable. Everyday they change the sheets, bath towels.Everyhing is always clean. Both room and bathroom are very big. Teressa prepares very rich breakfast everyday. Breakfast is served in a terrace where there is fresh air. The family is always cheerful. I can say that home is...
Read moreElif stayed in Ciudad, Cienfuegos with Rolando
YLiana and her family made our stay wonderful in Trinidad. We felt like we are home, with their warm welcome. A clean room, homemade breakfast and smiling faces of people... what else we could expect. I highly recommend YLiana's place to stay. Thank you and your lovely mother, Yliana...
Ayse stayed in Callejón de San Juan, Trinidad with Yliana
Luis and Patricia were wonderful. Patricia speaks English very well and it was easy to communicate with her. Their home is lovely and the Blue room which I stayed was very tidy and clean with a separate entrance from their apartment. The apartment is about a 5-7 minute walk to the main street to catch a bus or taxi into Old Havana which I did...
Read moreLauren stayed in Nuevo Vedado, La Habana with Luis
I cannot say enough about our stay with Yerandy and Janet. Everything was absolutely beyond expectation and our stay marked one of the best experiences in Cuba we had. Yerandy and Janet were incredibly accommodating and friendly, and really went above and beyond to make our visit to Viñales memorable and amazing (and comfortable). Upon arriving ...
Read moreCedric stayed in Reparto terreno la pelota, Viñales with Yerandy
These hosts are our favourite. They offer something above and beyond and love hosting guests. Check out Jorge in Havana, Orquidea in Viñales, Pedro in Central Havana, and Clara in Cienfuegos.
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