Would definitely recommend this hostal! The building is beautiful, breakfast is delicious and best of all the staff are the loveliest of people! We want to thank Sarais and Aramis... read more specifically for being so kind, friendly and helpful to us with all of our questions. They really made our stay here special and are wonderful people!
The owner Richard is really welcoming and lovely and was a huge help so big thanks too!

Our one piece of general advice would be to make sure you bring lots of cash with you to Cuba! The exchange rate at the ATM here is so bad that you’ll end up paying 4x the price for everything!! More

  What an incredible place to stay in the heart of Havana. We knew we wanted to stay at a private business, as anything else is operated by the Cuban government... read more (please look up how to keep your tourism money out of their hands) and we took the plunge on Balcones Muralla. Rooms are clean, staff is outrageously friendly, generous, and helpful. We could not have picked a better place to stay. This is the place we will always come back to on our future travels to Cuba as Americans.

  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 here with friends for 2 nights in May 2022. So glad we chose this hotel which has been lovingly restored and is perfectly situated to explore old Havana.... read more Rooms were full of character. Breakfast was plentiful with lots of fresh coffee. The staff were super friendly, helpful and attentive and went out of their way to make sure our stay was comfortable. They organised a classic car tour for us which was excellent and taxis to restaurants and the airport. Overall a much nicer experience than staying at one of the bigger hotels and I would not hesitate to stay here again! Best of luck for the future, Derek. More