You've got your plane tickets, a general idea of where you're going, and you know which general license category your trip falls under, but where are you going to stay in Cuba?
Read on to learn everything you need to know about lodging in Cuba; once you do, feel free to message us directly with any questions whatsoever.
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Is the island known for luxury hotels? Are hostels an option? Prefer something in between? While there are many options for places to stay in Cuba, consider our compelling stance on why we believe Casa Particulars are your best bet.
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Casas range from a cheap room to crash in for the night to private
To book a place to stay in Cuba on the go, download the Cuba Junky app. From here, you can easily search their directory and contact
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Casas really give you an authentic opportunity to engage with Cubans while you stay in Cuba. From strolling through the various neighborhoods to engaging in conversations with locals, to receiving unfiltered recommendations that you wouldn't have with hotel staff, plus real, homemade food. What's not to love?! Lianet from Cuba knows all the best places if you are looking for a perfect experience.
If a casa particular just isn't for you, there are, of course, hotels, resorts, and hostels to stay in while you travel around Cuba as well.
As part of the new Cuba travel policy announced by President Trump in June 2017, Americans won't be able to stay at most chain hotels in Cuba. Keep up with the latest updates on how Americans can still travel to Cuba on our Cuba Update page.
Luxury hotels and resorts do exist and they are generally at least partly internationally owned chains. They offer amenities like international phone service, swimming pools, and a minibar. People from countries other than the United States are able to travel to Cuba as tourists and these resorts often cater specifically to vacationers from Europe, Canada, and other places outside the US and Cuba. You can search for hotels on sites like Kayak, but ultimately you will need to book the hotel directly, often by phone. It is difficult to research hotels online as availability and pricing often are not listed. Not to mention, Cuban hotels, especially in Havana, are often booked many months in advance. If you are a last-minute travel planner or like to be able to change plans on-the-go, then a hotel probably isn't your best bet in Cuba.
If you're strictly a hostel person, you can read reviews of hostels in Cuba on TripAdvisor and then contact the hostel directly. A note though: if you tend to prefer a private room in a hostel, we recommend staying in a casa. And a basic casa isn't going to be much different in price from a dorm bed so why not have a room of your own and enjoy your stay in Cuba?
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