I went to Cuba a couple of years ago and stayed in the Hostal Valencia in Habana Vieja. Full of character and smack bang in the middle of the old town, we could walk out to the Malecon and over to the Tobacco factory in no time. We did visit a couple of hotels out of the old town but... more

if anybody is thinkig of going go soon asthey are gradually doing havana up its losing abit of its mystique all these modern buildings springing up especillay opposite the ambros doesnt look right. more

visiting Habana Vieja should be on everyone's to-do list! more

I booked myself and the kids onto the Ernest Hemmingway tour, as we had only 2 days in Havana. It was well worth the 49 pesos. First of all we went to Revolution Square, followed by a visit a factory shop attached to a cigar factory, the bar in fishing village of Cojimar, where EH used to drink. Then onto... more

2009-03 Old Havana is still wonderful and worth any amount of time you have available. We chose to skip the beach scene this time and concentrated on culture - in and outside Havana. The old city is wonderful in many ways - but there is some "bad" ... poverty, begging, tired old buildings and many old cars ... which all... more

Visited Old Havana last week and it was wonderful. The plazas, churches, fortresses, etc. I can not wait till next year and go back. more

Went to Old Haban on a 2 day, one night tour. It was simply awesome to see this culture. You need to have a few days to really get the gist of this place for sure. Do the Christoher Columbus cemetary, unreal art. The open market clsoe to the Malecon id good but be prepared to barter, do NOT pay... more

Cuba is a country that offers much beauty and if your are open to it, amazing experiences. As with any country, when ever you are travelling you need to be vigilant. There are good and bad elements of every city I have ever travelled to and Havana was no exception. A bank clerk tried to short change me but as... more

To celebrate my 51st birthday, I took the day tour to Havana. Be prepared for lots of walking around old Havana...it is worth it to see what a different part of the world looks like. The old buildings and churches are amazing, and alot of them are now being restored. I was with a small tour group and we were... more