The Cuban capital is awash with stylish private accommodation, from cool mid-century apartments and grand art deco mansions.
For a touch of class
Named after the neighborhood it’s situated in, right in the heart of Habana Vieja, this meticulously restored home offers just two suites fit for a president — the Living Room and the Terrace. Filled with hand-picked furniture and fine linens, both are named to help you choose which space you’d prefer: a larger sitting room or a spacious balcony on which to breakfast al fresco. They charge full whack, but rain showers, butler service, and personalized one-on-one tours quickly give you bang for your buck.
For stunning views
This 1950s penthouse is brimming with of-the-period objets d’art and a spectacular collection of artworks by contemporary Cuban artists. It has three individually designed en-suite rooms, but the standout is the suite with a roll-top bath and multiple terraces. The owners can also arrange massages, dinner, salsa classes, a local translator — you name it.
For thespians
This LGBTQ+-friendly option is owned by Jazz and Stephen. They are a pair of film and theatre directors who are currently turning the downstairs area into a teaching theatre. It’s a great entry point to Havana’s creative side. An actor called Triana is the concierge. He and the staff members take a real interest in introducing guests to the best of Havana’s nightlife and theatre scenes. The house has three en suite timber-beamed rooms (two doubles, one twin). Arranged around a central courtyard and guests have a high-spec kitchen at their disposal. This place is a real off-the-beaten-path find.
For 1950s movie stars
This pair of apartments on the sixth floor transports you back to the 1950s the minute you step in the lift. The interiors are a calming oasis of whimsical cotton-candy pink walls, vintage lamps, fans, and newspapers in the open-plan kitchen. And the cushion-festooned sofas are perfect for reclining on in fluffy slippers while nibbling pink-Champagne bonbons. There’s pay-for wi-fi too.
For peace and quiet
This chic townhouse offers four minimalist rooms with mammoth four-poster beds decked out in organic linens, raw-wood doors, and antique-tile floors that open onto a palm-filled central courtyard, gently wafted by fans on hot days. Nice details include vintage Hemingway-esque typewriters and a well-stocked honesty bar.
For art fiends
Esteemed Cuban abstract artist, Michel Perez Pollo, owns this beautifully curated private top-floor apartment with one double bedroom. Often known simply as ‘El Pollo’ (The Chicken), he has held major exhibitions all around the world. His wife Johanna receives guests and arrives at a time of your choosing to prepare breakfast.
For hipsters
Open for just over a year, the owner’s son — who works for Givenchy — designed this high-end two-bed apartment. The ‘Colonial’ room features a huge wood-frame bed, oil paintings, and stained-glass windows with wonderful views of one of Havana’s iconic central squares. There’s a rooftop terrace with a sunlounger. The breakfast is prepared in your private kitchen.
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