The upscale western suburb — Miramar, a leafy district of grand old mansions (now embassies and boutique hotels), tree-lined avenues, restaurants and a more spacious, sedate feel, along the coast west of the centre. Green, quiet and refined, further from the old-town bustle; the base for travellers who want calm, comfort and elegance away from the crowds, accepting a ride into the historic core. Havana's most peaceful, gracious side. Relaxed and upmarket.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
$90–200
typical per night in Cuba
You pay for the postcode
One of the pricier addresses in Havana.
Where it sits
The circle is Miramar & Playa and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Live salsa & son15 min taxi4.9 km
- The Malecón17 min taxi5.6 km
- El Capitolio & Paseo del Prado22 min taxi7.2 km
- A vintage car ride22 min taxi7.2 km
- Rum, mojitos & Hemingway's bars24 min taxi7.9 km
- Habana Vieja (Old Havana)24 min taxi8.0 km
- Havana Cathedral & Plaza24 min taxi8.0 km
- The colonial plazas24 min taxi8.1 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 2.A vintage car ride — Nothing says Havana like its fleet of gleaming 1950s American classic cars — bright-pink Chevys, turquoise Buicks and Cadillacs cruising the streets, relics of the pre-revolution era lovingly kept running for decades. Hire one (a convertible is best) for a tour along the Malecón, past the sights and out to the grand plazas; riding in an open-top vintage Cadillac with the sea breeze and the city sliding by is pure, joyful, only-in-Havana magic. An iconic, unmissable and photogenic experience. A quintessential Havana thrill. Simply fabulous.
- 12.Cuban food & paladares — Cuban food is hearty and comforting — ropa vieja (shredded beef), roast pork, rice and black beans (moros y cristianos), fried plantains, and fresh seafood, best enjoyed at a 'paladar', a privately run restaurant that's usually far better (and more characterful) than the state-run places, often set in a beautiful old mansion or rooftop with live music. Seek out a good paladar for a memorable meal, and try the classics; the private restaurants have transformed Havana's dining. A tasty, atmospheric highlight (and a boost to local families). Delicious and characterful.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Miramar & Playa; flights via Google Flights.