Must-see hotels in Cuba

  • Hotel Sierra Maestra

    Bayamo

    With a ring of the Soviet '70s about it, the Sierra Maestra hardly merits its three stars, although rooms have had some much-needed attention. Three…

  • Casa Don Diego

    Holguín

    While the initial welcome might be tepid, this central colonial is decent value. It's prettier inside than out, with wonderful spiral staircases. There…

  • Hotel Las Américas

    Santiago de Cuba

    The 70 rooms here offer the usual lackluster Islazul interiors, probably not worth it unless you are after the standard hotel amenities. It does offer…

  • Villa El Bosque

    Holguín

    These 69 solar-powered, duplex bungalows are set among extensive green grounds with a relaxing poolside bar. The late-night music decibels aren't as ear…

  • Villa Pupi & Villa América

    Bayamo

    This family-run enterprise in two adjacent homes offers three rooms – the better ones flank a spacious 2nd-floor terrace where good local cooking is…

  • Villa Bayamo

    Bayamo

    This out-of-town option (it's 3km southwest of the center on the road to Manzanillo) offers a definitive rural feel and a pleasant swimming pool…

  • Casa Alvaro

    Bayamo

    Offers three sizable rooms and breakfasts among Bayamo's best, with divine bocadillos (toasted ham and cheese sandwiches) and Spanish tortilla served on a…

  • Casa de Aracely

    Trinidad

    Had enough of the colonial splendor? Head away from the tourist frenzy to General Lino Pérez, where Aracely rents two upstairs rooms with a private…

  • Hostal de Carmencita

    Camagüey

    On a narrow, traffic-choked street, this home features two well-equipped self-contained rooms with ample privacy on the top floor. There are two lovely…

  • Casa Marlén y Javier

    Varadero

    A narrow house with three rooms on a quiet back street, with hosts that are among Varadero's favorites with travelers. There is a ranchón (rustic, open…

  • Casa de Compay Kike

    Holguín Province

    This rustic option within Bioparque Rocazul used to be part of a working farm. Stay here if you're keen on adventure, and sample Cuban food and coffee as…

  • Hostal Marlin

    Habana del Este

    A chilled-out apartment with a sea view and a roof terrace that offers a potential escape from the tumult of Havana. There’s a kitchenette, a separate…

  • Casa 'Las Delicias'

    Holguín Province

    One spick-and-span room, a private entrance, friendly owners and decent food in the downstairs private restaurant – what more could you ask from tranquil…

  • Villa Gilma

    Holguín Province

    This classic colonial abode stands guard at the entrance to the town center and has one huge room (those ceilings must be 7m high) with private bath and…

  • Hotel La Rusa

    Baracoa

    Russian émigré Magdalena Rovieskuya once posted aid to Castro's rebels up in the Sierra Maestra. La Rusa hit Baracoa in the 1930s, built a seafront hotel…

  • Aichel & Corrado

    Santiago de Cuba

    Owners at this 2nd and 3rd floor walk-up on the pedestrian street seem more interested in doing a brisk business than greeting guests. You might love the…

  • Pico Cuba Shelter

    Santiago de Cuba Province

    A rustic shelter on the hiking trail to Pico Turquino. There's a basic kitchen, wood-fired stove and plank beds without mattresses or, if those are taken,…

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