If you are looking for a casa particular in Havana, I highly recommend Casa Acelo (Mr. Acelo Hernandez). This is a typical colonial house, recently renovated and located in Vedado.
Of course, casas are no luxury hotels! Accomodation is basic, but rooms are quite cosy and clean and the food was absolutely fabulous! However, what we appreciated most were the hosts - Acelo and his wife (she speaks perfect English). They were very hospitable (like Cubans are) and extremely helpful- Mrs. Hernandez will give you all the information you need to get around Havana (and Cuba in general). We really enjoyed our stay there.
Prices are reasonable: 25 CUC + food
p.s. Expect parties in the patio behind the house:)
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