We visited Havana, Cuba in October 2024 and had so much fun exploring this historic and colorful city!
Read below for my 4.5 day Havana, Cuba itinerary & advice/important things to know.
WHERE TO STAY
● Airbnb in Old Havana – we loved this Airbnb because it was modern, nicely designed and decorated, spacious, in a convenient location walking distance to almost everything, had a beautiful water view and was affordable! Also am approved “Casa Particular” required for Americans to stay in.
WHERE TO EAT/DRINK
●Bistro La Bearnesa for dinner and cocktails
●El Cafe for breakfast and coffee
●Maximo Bar for lunch and cocktails
●Paladar Kilometro Zero for dinner, cocktails and live music
●Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski for rooftop dinner and cocktails
●HAV Coffee & Art for breakfast, coffee and fresh lemonade
●El Floridita Bar for daiquiris
●Terraza Habana for rooftop lunch and cocktails
●La Guarida for rooftop dinner and cocktails
●Cafe Academico / La Columnata Egipciana for coffee
THINGS TO DO
●Dine and sightsee around downtown/Old Havana – visit the main “squares/plazas” including Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de San Francisco de Asis.
●Visit other popular landmarks including Catedral de la Habana, Parque de la Muralla, Malecon de la Habana, Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Gran Teatro de La Habana, Central Park,
●Explore the city in vintage car with Old Cars Havana
●Enjoy a night of lively colorful cabaret entertainment at Tropicana *tickets include a bottle of rum and cola & a pre-fixed dinner option can be purchased ahead of time or during the show
●Enjoy a beach day at Santa Maria Del Mar (about 20-30 minutes from the city) *beach offers lounge chairs and a very small lunch/seafood menu, bottled beer and water
●Shop for souvenirs and art at Almacenes San Jose Artisans’ Market
●Take a short and inexpensive ferry ride across the bay and visit Cristo de La Habana for beautiful views of the city from the opposite side
●Enjoy a museum tour and rum tasting at Museo del Ron Havana Club
●Visit Museo del Chocolate for fresh chocolate and history
