Guidebook for La Habana
Sightseeing
The incomparable Capitolio Nacional is Havana's most ambitious and grandiose building. Formerly it was the seat of the Cuban Congress, Constructed with white Capellanía limestone and block granite.
29 locals recommend
Havana
The incomparable Capitolio Nacional is Havana's most ambitious and grandiose building. Formerly it was the seat of the Cuban Congress, Constructed with white Capellanía limestone and block granite.
Built in 1772, lined with trees and with marble benches. Lining the boulevard are important buildings such as hotels, cinemas, theaters, and mansions imitating styles from Madrid, París and Viena.
261 locals recommend
Paseo del Prado
Paseo de MartíBuilt in 1772, lined with trees and with marble benches. Lining the boulevard are important buildings such as hotels, cinemas, theaters, and mansions imitating styles from Madrid, París and Viena.
This historic forts, battlements, and barracks was responsible for the protection of Havana for centuries. The complex is actually made made up of two separate forts, or attractions.
8 locals recommend
Parque Histórico Morro y Cabaña
This historic forts, battlements, and barracks was responsible for the protection of Havana for centuries. The complex is actually made made up of two separate forts, or attractions.
It was the site of executions, processions, bullfights, and fiestas - all witnessed by Havana's wealthiest citizens, who looked on from their balconies.
413 locals recommend
Old Town Square
San IgnacioIt was the site of executions, processions, bullfights, and fiestas - all witnessed by Havana's wealthiest citizens, who looked on from their balconies.
Without a doubt, one of the best museums in Havana and, by definition, Cuba, this magnificently laid out collection of 7000 objects associated with the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.
14 locals recommend
Museo Napoleónico
Without a doubt, one of the best museums in Havana and, by definition, Cuba, this magnificently laid out collection of 7000 objects associated with the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Facing Havana harbor, the breezy Plaza de San Francisco de Asís first grew up in the 16th century when Spanish galleons stopped by at the quayside on their passage through the Indies to Spain
157 locals recommend
Plaza de San Francisco de Asis
Facing Havana harbor, the breezy Plaza de San Francisco de Asís first grew up in the 16th century when Spanish galleons stopped by at the quayside on their passage through the Indies to Spain
Food Scene
Typical restaurant-bar. It is a famous tourist destination because of the personalities which have patronized it: Salvador Allende, Pablo Neruda. Mojito cocktail is prepared since its opening in 1942
743 locals recommend
La Bodeguita Del Medio
EmpedradoTypical restaurant-bar. It is a famous tourist destination because of the personalities which have patronized it: Salvador Allende, Pablo Neruda. Mojito cocktail is prepared since its opening in 1942
It prides itself on being one of the most luxurious spots in Havana. It has two rooms, the bar cafe, with a fantastic bar, and the five forks restaurant which stands out for its elegant furniture.
41 locals recommend
Café del Oriente
112 OficiosIt prides itself on being one of the most luxurious spots in Havana. It has two rooms, the bar cafe, with a fantastic bar, and the five forks restaurant which stands out for its elegant furniture.
Is a historic fish restaurant and cocktail bar in the older part of Havana. The establishment is famous for its daiquiris and for having been one of the favourite hangouts of Ernest Hemingway.
764 locals recommend
El Floridita Bar
ObispoIs a historic fish restaurant and cocktail bar in the older part of Havana. The establishment is famous for its daiquiris and for having been one of the favourite hangouts of Ernest Hemingway.
One of the world’s more surreal Chinatowns, Havana’s Barrio Chino is notable for its gaping lack of Chinese people, most of whom left. it’s worth a wander on the basis of its decent restaurants
225 locals recommend
Chinatown
One of the world’s more surreal Chinatowns, Havana’s Barrio Chino is notable for its gaping lack of Chinese people, most of whom left. it’s worth a wander on the basis of its decent restaurants
Inhabiting a beautifully curated space in a mansion on Plaza Vieja, Café Bohemia manages to feel appropriately bohemian, but also serves great cocktails, tapas, and extremely addictive cakes
37 locals recommend
Cafe Bohemia
y San IgnacioInhabiting a beautifully curated space in a mansion on Plaza Vieja, Café Bohemia manages to feel appropriately bohemian, but also serves great cocktails, tapas, and extremely addictive cakes
La Guarida's lofty reputation rests on its movie-location setting (Fresa y chocolate) and a clutch of swashbuckling international newspaper reviews. Reservations recommended.
617 locals recommend
La Guarida
418 ConcordiaLa Guarida's lofty reputation rests on its movie-location setting (Fresa y chocolate) and a clutch of swashbuckling international newspaper reviews. Reservations recommended.
Arts & Culture
There are two impressive buildings belonging to the Museum, one dedicated to Cuban Arts in the Palace of Fine Arts and one dedicated to the Universal Arts, in the Palace of the Asturian Center.
851 locals recommend
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
ObispoThere are two impressive buildings belonging to the Museum, one dedicated to Cuban Arts in the Palace of Fine Arts and one dedicated to the Universal Arts, in the Palace of the Asturian Center.
The former Presidential Palace, inaugurated in 1920. The building has Neo-Classical elements. exhibits are largely devoted to the period of the revolutionary war of the 1950s
780 locals recommend
Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Avenida BélgicaThe former Presidential Palace, inaugurated in 1920. The building has Neo-Classical elements. exhibits are largely devoted to the period of the revolutionary war of the 1950s
Habana Vieja's most uniform square is a museum to Cuban baroque with all the surrounding buildings, including the city's beguiling asymmetrical cathedral, Catedral de San Cristóbal de la Habana.
442 locals recommend
Plaza de la Catedral
Habana Vieja's most uniform square is a museum to Cuban baroque with all the surrounding buildings, including the city's beguiling asymmetrical cathedral, Catedral de San Cristóbal de la Habana.
Everything Else
notable as being where many political rallies take place. Pope John Paul II, during his 1998 first visit by a Pope, and Pope Francis in 2015 held large Masses there during papal visits to Cuba
827 locals recommend
Revolution Square
Avenida Paseonotable as being where many political rallies take place. Pope John Paul II, during his 1998 first visit by a Pope, and Pope Francis in 2015 held large Masses there during papal visits to Cuba
This unmissable place in Habana Vieja's heart is a lethal dose of chocolate, truffles and yet more chocolate, it's more a cafe than a museum.
84 locals recommend
Museo Del Chocolate
San IgnacioThis unmissable place in Habana Vieja's heart is a lethal dose of chocolate, truffles and yet more chocolate, it's more a cafe than a museum.