Excellent staff. Cozy hostel. Walking distance to almost anywhere in the Old Town. Nice breakfast. Beds can improve. I would recommend booking the room 'Estervina'. Its easier to connect with... read more people at the lobby.

  We stayed here 4 nights on the first part of our trip to this fascinating country. As country dwellers we found the sights and non-stop sounds of Habana vieja... read more initially somewhat bewildering and this place is right in the middle of it. We won't repeat what others have said about the fabulous staff, welcoming attitude and nice breakfasts as it's all true. As a helpful comment for possibly older travellers there are steep stairs up to the reception and rooms, and the street outside can be noisy at night so earplugs might come in handy. Overall this is a place to experience Havana in the raw. It's safe and so much more authentic than the sterile city centre hotels. PS: They serve cocktails in teapots with a straw!

  If you want to be in the heart of Havana with real sights, sounds and smells, this will definitely be the place for you. The ladies and gentlemen who work... read more here are warm, kind and always willing to offer advice and guidance about Havana and what you can expect. We would definitely recommend Tony's walking tour as he has a wealth of knowledge, and he is keen to be asked questions. After years of restrictions, the property is a little tired in places, but it does retain all its old-world charm and if the owners could get the roof top bar re-vamped, there would be an ideal spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The only cautionary tale is the very steep stairs from the street up to either the first or second floor. If you have mobility issues this would probably no be the most ideal choice. The highlight is probably sitting on the balconies at breakfast watching the world go by and experiencing how the real people of Havana start their day. All the tourist spots are well within walking distance and we both felt totally safe walking through the streets.

  I stayed at this hotel for two nights before starting a tour around cuba. I cannot recommend it highly enough - the staff are all incredibly and made me feel... read more completely at home, from arranging my taxis, to helping with excursions and a welcome cocktail on arrival! The rooms are charming & clean and the location is ideal, you really feel like you’re in the heart of the community!

Food is unreal (I had dinner here twice!) & the chef was incredibly accommodating and was still able to provide the most delicious 4 course dinner without gluten or peanuts!

Breakfast is served in courses out on the balconies & really is lovely. I can’t wait to come back - thank you so much for such a wonderful start to my trip! More