What a wonderful hotel. The service at the hotel cannot be faulted and the hotel itself is just spectacular. Juana does an absolutely delicious breakfast in a perfect setting and... read more the whole team are so friendly and helpful. Stay here!

  We've been back from our wonderful five-day stay at Hostal Balcones Muralla and through our sadness we resolve to return, and soon.

Five perfect days for two New Yorkers... read more in Havana. Think of our joy to spend hours leisurely gazing at the passers-by on the lively street below. We grew to love the sound of the city. We learned to identify the uniforms of the children on their way to school. We watched with great interest the sales progress of the fruit and vegetable merchant outside the door. Such a lively and colorful atmosphere!

It wasn’t guaranteed to be a perfect trip. My husband had misgivings about traveling as an American in Cuba. He even bought a money belt for the trip. Needless to say, it was a wasted $15 dollars that could have been much better used in support of the amazing, loving, and generous Cuban people.

Yonis, Cristobal and Jose, the three gentlemen who run the hotel, meticulously ensure the happiness and comfort of all of their guests. We started each morning with a delicious 5-course breakfast. Fresh fruit, toast with topping, salad, egg, followed by dessert. But their kindness and attention does not end at breakfast. No question was beyond their breadth, doors were opened always with a smile - like we were family, and we revelled in the recommendations, opinions, small-chat and anecdotes they offered us about Havana. Precious gems of wisdom.

The place is charming and maintained with great care and love. You experience the true atmosphere of the town in all of its hues and history.

We will be back. And we would never consider staying anywhere else.

  During our trip to Cuba we spent 2 nights in Havana. It was important for us to book authentic accommodation in order to experience the beauty of Havana. We came... read more across this accommodation and were happy to have booked it. The location was perfect, the service was world class and familiar, the room classic and beautifully decorated. We also liked the breakfast very much. Overall we can definitely recommend the accommodation as the accommodation was small, cute and beautiful.

  Beautiful hostel and amazing hosts.  - This hostel is absolutely gorgeous and the service is impeccable. Frank and Tony were both very kind and helpful as hosts. They both always had great advice and recommendations for... read more local sights to see. Breakfast was included in our booking and were by far the best breakfasts we had in Cuba.