The Malecón, the Capitol and Cathedral Square. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Malecón is a broad esplanade, roadway, and seawall that stretches for 8 km along the coast in Havana, Cuba, from the mouth of Havana Harbor in Old Havana, along the north side of the Centro Habana neighborhood and the Vedado neighborhood, ending at the…
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The National Capitol of Cuba, also known as Capitolio Nacional de La Habana, and often simply referred to as El Capitolio, is a public edifice in Havana, the capital of Cuba. The building was commissioned by Cuban president Gerardo Machado and built…
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Plaza de la Catedral is one of the four main squares in Old Havana and the site of the Cathedral of Havana from which it takes its name. Originally a swamp, it was later drained and used as a naval dockyard.
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Viñales Valley is a karstic depression in Cuba. The valley has an area of 132 km2 and is located in the Sierra de los Órganos mountains, just north of Viñales in the Pinar del Río Province.
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Floridita or El Floridita is a historic fish restaurant and cocktail bar in the older part of Havana, Cuba. It lies at the end of Calle Obispo, across Monserrate Street from the National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana (Museo…
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Centro Habana is one of the 15 municipalities in the city of Havana, Cuba. A chinatown, Barrio Chino, is also located here.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €11 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €18 |
| Private room with bathroom | €24 |
| Standard hotel | €38 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €7 | €15 |
| Local transport | €2 | €3 |
| Total per day | €33 | €56 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €10 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €14 |
💶 4 days in Havana: ≈ €156 on a budget or ≈ €248 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are January, February, March, November, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €33 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €56. For 4 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €156 to €248, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are January, February, March, November, December.
We recommend 4 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Malecón; National Capitol of Cuba; Plaza de la Catedral; Viñales Valley; Floridita; Centro Habana.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €24 per night and a hostel bed €11.
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