
There are many streets that are also worth wandering to get an authentic Cuban experience, start with San Rafael Street! Given Havana’s history as an important Spanish port you should definitely check out Havana Port too. Exploring places like Old Havana, Morro Castle, and the Museum of the Revolution will give you a glimpse of Havana’s complex past. A hostel near Paseo de Martí is also an ideal spot to come across local artists and sellers, bars, and restaurants.ĭelving into Havana’s history is a must while in Cuba’s capital. Calle Obispo is one of the main streets in Old Havana where you’ll be able to find all the essentials. You’ll be roaming the same streets that Ernest Hemmingway once walked, so soak up that creative inspiration. You’ll also be closest to the city’s museums and four main plazas. You’ll want to stay near Old Havana (Habana Vieja) for the best selection of shopping, restaurants, bars, and nightlife. You can find more info about the best hostels in Havana on our blog. Most importantly there are many places to mingle, with terraces, bars and pool tables a-plenty! You’ll find hostels with dance lessons, rooftop cocktails and so many within the photogenic buildings that you’ll undoubtedly snap for your Insta-feeds. Havana hostels often have dorms, but there are private rooms too, sometimes with balconies. They’re the best way to save some of your hard-earned cash and become immersed in Cuban culture all at the same time. Hostels in Havana are plentiful, affordable, and centrally located.

Dancing is a way of life, so get your Salsa, Rhumba, Cha Cha Cha hips ready, to explore this Caribbean city.

The capital of Cuba is iconic and sure its fortresses, cathedrals and monuments all paint a picture of its communist history, but everyone who goes to Havana learns that it’s the locals that make this city. Undeniably eccentric and a product of its famous history, Havana, is one of those cities that you should experience.
