About Havana
Havana is the capital of Cuba, home to around 2,163,824 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Havana
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Old Havana (Habana Vieja) plazas
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Malecon waterfront
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El Capitolio
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Plaza de la Revolucion
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Museum of the Revolution
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Classic convertible city tour
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Fusterlandia
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Partagas Cigar Factory area
Budget travel
Free things to do in Havana
Old Havana (Habana Vieja) plazas
Malecon waterfront
Plaza de la Revolucion
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
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Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Museum of the Revolution
- Visit Havana Club Rum Museum
- Visit Plaza de la Revolución
- Eat at Coppelia Ice Cream parlour
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Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Lennon Park
- Visit Go to the eastern beaches
- Eat at Chan Li Po
Where to eat
Local favourites
Coppelia Ice Cream parlour
Practically a Cuban institution with people waiting up to an hour to get a seat.
Chan Li Po
The restaurant is upstairs, fully air-conditioned, looks immaculate. Despite being a Chinese restaurant, they serve European dishes too. Fri
Hanoi
Old fashioned restaurant, with live music and no A/C. They even serve traditional Cuban food, such as black beans with rice.
El Aljibe
In the Havana suburb of Miramar, El Aljibe is the definitive proof that food in Cuba needn't be bland. Try the house specialty, chicken in s
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La Casa
This stylish restaurant, in Nuevo Vedado, is a large California-style house typical of the 1950s. The dining room and garden are inviting an
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Paladar La Tasquita
Located near San Lazaro, this Paladar (small, family-run, privately-owned restaurant) serves typical criolla food. You will be dining in the
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Casa Ana & Surama
Clean house in colonial style, like you are time travelling, see the pictures on website of our casa.
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Casa "Todo de Aitana"
Full apartment for 1-3 guest. The apartment is very nice, quiet and clean, with views to the sea and sunsets. 1 bedroom, bathroom, kitchen,
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Ana y Chuchi
Very central place with a great host who gets out of her way to make people comfortable. Three rooms of different sizes. Small windows overl
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Casa Mabel
A very friendly family home. 2 comfortable rooms with balcony and great view for rent.
Jorge Leon de la Hoz
A very friendly family home, close to the Universidad de la Habana. Room rates are negotiable depending upon the length of stay.
Nightlife
- La Bodeguita del Medio
- El Floridita Bar
- Los Buccaneros Hanoi
- Factoría Plaza Vieja
Museums & culture
- Museum of the Revolution
- Havana Club Rum Museum
In pictures
Havana gallery
Keep exploring
