I loved my stay here for 10 days. It's a beautiful old building which has been restored to a really high standard. The staff will bend over backwards to help,... read more especially when I had to book an extra night due to my flight being delayed. It is right in the middle of Habana Vieja too
The breakfasts here were probably the best thing I ate all holiday and filled me up so much sometimes I didn't need lunch, thank you Master Chef Yamiley!
A big thank you to all the staff - Mariela, Ana, Yasmany and Durley, with a special shout out to Yonis who is an amazing host.
My stay was perfect, thank you again. More

  I’ve stayed 2 nights in the Josephina room. It’s a very lovely hostal, perfectly located in La Habana Vieja. The people there were so lovely, and the breakfast was perfectly... read more cooked by Juana.
Thanks a lot!

  Wife and I travelled to Havana for a couple of days from the US. We’ve heard great things about Hostal Balcones, so we chose them for our lodging. The staff... read more could not have been more wonderful. Everyone was super helpful, polite, and ensured you had everything you needed. Very clean accommodations and the location was perfect. I could not recommend a better private hotel to stay at in the area. Next trip we will definitely be coming back.

  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.