Food Scene
This is the best known, most celebrated, and most central havana feeling yet tourist invaded restaurant in Cuba. Even if you don't go for a meal you better check out the rooftop bar, and the epic staircase.
617 locals recommend
La Guarida
418 ConcordiaThis is the best known, most celebrated, and most central havana feeling yet tourist invaded restaurant in Cuba. Even if you don't go for a meal you better check out the rooftop bar, and the epic staircase.
Sweedish/Cuba fusion. Yes. Dusty, loud Central Havana becomes elegant and tranquil. Plus some of the best fare in Havana.
27 locals recommend
Casa Miglis
LealtadSweedish/Cuba fusion. Yes. Dusty, loud Central Havana becomes elegant and tranquil. Plus some of the best fare in Havana.
Can't let the Russian influence go uncelebrated. Great balcony over the Malecon.
31 locals recommend
Nazdarovie
25 MaleconCan't let the Russian influence go uncelebrated. Great balcony over the Malecon.
Great traditional Cuban food with walls full of Cubania. Plus Pres. Obama ate here.
251 locals recommend
San Cristóbal
San RafaelGreat traditional Cuban food with walls full of Cubania. Plus Pres. Obama ate here.
Hey, this is where the Cubans go to eat if they want to splurge. If you don't want to wait in the line tip the doorman 3 pesos.
357 locals recommend
Los Nardos
Paseo de MartíHey, this is where the Cubans go to eat if they want to splurge. If you don't want to wait in the line tip the doorman 3 pesos.
Ivan Chef Justo
AguacateJust good food. Farm to table.
BRUNCH IN CENTRAL HAVANA!!!! Plus great coffe and sandwhiches all day.
35 locals recommend
Cafe Arcangel
57 ConcordiaBRUNCH IN CENTRAL HAVANA!!!! Plus great coffe and sandwhiches all day.
Happening place for tourists and Cubans alike. Be ready for a bit of a wait at the door, they don't do reservations.
238 locals recommend
El Chanchullero
457 A bajos Teniente ReyHappening place for tourists and Cubans alike. Be ready for a bit of a wait at the door, they don't do reservations.
Drinks & Nightlife
O'Reilly
O'Reilly314 Paseo de Martí
314 Paseo de MartíEl Floridita Bar
ObispoObvio.
La Bodeguita Del Medio
EmpedradoSia-kara bar
IndustriaHotel Inglaterra
416 P.º de MartíGo up to the rooftop bar.
Sloppy Joe's Bar, Havana
AgramonteCasa de la Musica de Centro
Every night, live music.
Cabaret Las Vegas
Gay friendly nightclub between Central Havana and Vedado.
Sightseeing
Callejon de hamel
Callejon de HamelEpicenter of Central Havana Santaria culture
Chinatown
No Chinese people left...so use your imagination :)
Malecón
MalecónSpans the city
Habana Vieja
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
The mob.
Shopping
San Jose Old Warehouses
110 Leonor PérezGiant market for tourist stuff.
Plenty of touristy variety shops around this famous old Habana square.
413 locals recommend
Old Town Square
San IgnacioPlenty of touristy variety shops around this famous old Habana square.
Higher quality, curated store with local made products, plus coffee and tea and a nice place to sit :)
9 locals recommend
Piscolabis
San IgnacioHigher quality, curated store with local made products, plus coffee and tea and a nice place to sit :)
Habanos Cigar Factory
Cigar Factory and Cigar Store, gotta get those stogies!
Parks & Nature
Antonio Maceo Park
MalecónSmall city park in front of the sea wall. Not a lot of shade.
Plaza de Armas
City Square with park and plenty of shade and benches.