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.

  When you are looking for an accommodation in Havana, choose this hostal. It has very clean and comforable rooms, a very good location, wonderful breakfast, but above all very friendly... read more personell. We had a wonderful stay here.

  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!

  Great stay and calm moment of rest in the center of alive Havana. Great rooms, breakfast and very helpful staff. A Good start of Cuba Tour and getting to know... read more Havana Vieja. Rooms were high and stylish and great airconditioning. Also good help where to get what , as we were in some problems because of the not arrived luggage.