Guidebook for Havana
Drinks & Nightlife
Many cafes, bars, and music clubs are along La Rampa.... go for a walk and see where you end up!
270 locals recommend
Avenida 23
Avenida 23Many cafes, bars, and music clubs are along La Rampa.... go for a walk and see where you end up!
Sightseeing
Havana's Malecon (sea wall) is one of the most iconic features in the city, and offers a 5 mile long boardwalk along the sea wall. Cruise the Malecon in a classic car, or walk along and enjoy the company of Cubans, musicians, and more.
116 locals recommend
El Malecón
Havana's Malecon (sea wall) is one of the most iconic features in the city, and offers a 5 mile long boardwalk along the sea wall. Cruise the Malecon in a classic car, or walk along and enjoy the company of Cubans, musicians, and more.
Havana's China Town has many interesting tiny streets and avenues to explore the culture from a different view. Take a bici-taxi and stop for a bite to eat.
225 locals recommend
Chinatown
Havana's China Town has many interesting tiny streets and avenues to explore the culture from a different view. Take a bici-taxi and stop for a bite to eat.
The gorgeous colonial architecture all around Havana is most beautiful in this historic district. Meander through old churches, small side streets and stop in tiny bookstores to see this area.
54 locals recommend
Habana Vieja
The gorgeous colonial architecture all around Havana is most beautiful in this historic district. Meander through old churches, small side streets and stop in tiny bookstores to see this area.
Arts & Culture
Learn about the revolution and Havana's premier poet, Jose Marti. Walk around the outside of this beautiful building and take in terrific views of the plaza.
826 locals recommend
Revolution Square
Avenida PaseoLearn about the revolution and Havana's premier poet, Jose Marti. Walk around the outside of this beautiful building and take in terrific views of the plaza.
Learn about the history of revolution here, and see the iconic Granma up close.
779 locals recommend
Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Avenida BélgicaLearn about the history of revolution here, and see the iconic Granma up close.
Enjoy some of the best drinks in Havana while experiencing local artists' work in the gallery. With multiple performance areas, live music from both local and international acts will provide the entertainment. A movie screen in a cafe in the upstairs shows art films in the setting of a lounge/cafe. Walk through the converted refinery and meet locals and travelers alike.
1418 locals recommend
Fábrica de Artes Cubana
& Calle 26Enjoy some of the best drinks in Havana while experiencing local artists' work in the gallery. With multiple performance areas, live music from both local and international acts will provide the entertainment. A movie screen in a cafe in the upstairs shows art films in the setting of a lounge/cafe. Walk through the converted refinery and meet locals and travelers alike.
Experience a collection of fine art like no other! Story after story in this incredible place winds you through history, visual arts, cultural and social expression and more. Reserve at least a whole day to get lost in the halls of this museum.
851 locals recommend
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
ObispoExperience a collection of fine art like no other! Story after story in this incredible place winds you through history, visual arts, cultural and social expression and more. Reserve at least a whole day to get lost in the halls of this museum.
Every night at 9:00 p.m. sharp, hear the canon sound. Arrive early or on the weekend, and shop the vendors selling all things Cuba related while walking through history.
566 locals recommend
Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro
Every night at 9:00 p.m. sharp, hear the canon sound. Arrive early or on the weekend, and shop the vendors selling all things Cuba related while walking through history.
This is one of the largest (if not the largest) libraries in Cuba. If you're looking to find a special book or see the literary offerings of Cuba, you'll find it here.
54 locals recommend
National Library José Martí
Avenida 20 de MayoThis is one of the largest (if not the largest) libraries in Cuba. If you're looking to find a special book or see the literary offerings of Cuba, you'll find it here.
Shopping
This is a centrally located shopping center with a bank, Western Union, and two modern style grocery stores.
107 locals recommend
Carlos III
Carlos IIIThis is a centrally located shopping center with a bank, Western Union, and two modern style grocery stores.
Everything Else
During the day, take a trip to the university and see the center of Havana's higher education. While there are dozens of other higher education institutes all over Havana, the university is beautiful and overlooks the city with its banks of large and beautiful old steps in front.
402 locals recommend
Universidad de la Habana
During the day, take a trip to the university and see the center of Havana's higher education. While there are dozens of other higher education institutes all over Havana, the university is beautiful and overlooks the city with its banks of large and beautiful old steps in front.