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EL81 Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Step into a world of comfort where you can indulge in local flavors and unwind amidst lush gardens.

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Exclusive Double Room, Sea View | Balcony
Exclusive Double Room, Sea View | City view
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Exclusive Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Experience the vibrant charm of EL81 Guesthouse, nestled near National Capitol Building and Malecón. Unwind on the tranquil garden or library, enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant, and connect with in-room WiFi. The guesthouse also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services for your convenience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $61
includes taxes & fees
$61 per night
Feb 21 - Feb 22

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Exclusive Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Exclusive Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Internet access
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 636 reviews
The price is $54
includes taxes & fees
$54 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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About the neighborhood

Map
115 Italia Avenue, Apartment 81, Havana, La Habana, 10200

What's nearby

  • Malecón - 2 min walk
  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • Hotel Inglaterra - 9 min walk
  • Plaza Vieja - 3 min drive
  • Hotel Nacional de Cuba - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diablito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Castas & Tal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cumba King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Ballerina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prado y Neptuno - ‬4 min walk

About this property

EL81 Guesthouse

At EL81 Guesthouse, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Hotel Nacional de Cuba and Malecón. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (8 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 2 per night)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 4

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 2 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.
State tax ID - 391/03

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at EL81 Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by EL81 Guesthouse?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 30 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at EL81 Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at EL81 Guesthouse and nearby?

EL81 Guesthouse has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near EL81 Guesthouse?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around EL81 Guesthouse like?

EL81 Guesthouse is in Centro Havana, a short 2-minute walk from Malecón and 7 minutes' walk from Paseo de Marti.

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EL81 Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hosts, really helpful and friendly, wonderful room, and excellent location.
Timothy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The couple that hosted me is very sweet and helpful with everything. The room is really nice and the view of the balcony is amazing!
Angeliki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the perfect spot for solo traveller or two people. Well-located, lots of eateries around and just a few steps off Malecón. The host’s family was so friendly kind and welcoming. And the view omg the view. I can just sit at the balcony for hours in the morning and at sunset, nothing can beat the view
Phylix, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Melba was very hospitable. Check out her delightful balcony garden. A I enjoyed my stay. Great room and balcony. Loved the view. Fantastic place to stay in Habana.
paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place with lovely hosts. Wonderful view from the room and apartment with a large balcony, it has everything you need in a very central area of Havana, close to the sea. Loved the breakfast as well. Great WiFi which is quite rare in Cuba.
Aida, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The family was very friendly. The place is clean with wi-fi. Also have great drinking water. I will certainly stay there again.
Braun, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a well maintained apartment building very clean and has elevator., it is a block to the Malecon easy walking to restaurants, shopping and has weekend market where the locals sell goods and perfrom entertainment, here you get the real Havana experience. My favorite was that it was walking distance to Casa Música where you can enjoy big Cuban Bands dance to salsa and other styles of music. The apartment itself was super clean, the host lovely and the breakfast awesome!
Caroline, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Malva is a very nice host who have us a lot of useful information about Havanna.

10/10 Exceptional

The host are so sweet. We glad and happy that we stay here. Recommend
HUYEN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place!
It was definitely one of the best casa in Cuba. The house was clean, beautiful and welcoming. And it had amazing view of the city. Having breakfast in the terrace was one of our favorite experience during the trip. The hosts were also very nice and sweet. I strongly recommend this house!
Jihea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hospitality and friendliness. I would come back and stay in the same place in a hear beat. Thank you Melba and Alberto!
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

El81 is a pleasure to visit. From the terrace for breakfast to its location 10 minutes to the Prado and the incredibly helpful family who host you, the apartment is a great find. The rooms each have a private bathroom and are very spacious for either a couple, a family travelling together or friends. You also have the ability to request home-cooked excellent and filling meals. Very much enjoyed this stay - with two teens! - and relaxing at night with a drink and looking at the Havana sky.

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hosts, always helping and caring. Great terrace with an amazing view over Havanna and to the sea. Breakfast (on the terrace) is typically cuban, so fruits, eggs, bread, juice, coffee. 10 Minutes to Havanna Vieja by foot.

10/10 Exceptional

Well worth it……
My stay here was excellent. The wifi was strong when you needed it. The breakfast was very good, with fruit juice, refills, a form of toast, coffee, refills, fruit and eggs to order. I had a room ( in a family’s apartment ) with views of the city and of the sea. It was within easy walk of the Malecon and the “ city centre”. I highly recommend.
Christopher, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, close to everywhere. Melba and Alberto are very helpful and friendly, they are ready to help you with anything you need. The place is immaculate, food is delicious... Highly recommended. I hope to see you again... Best wishes from Colombia and USA...

10/10 Exceptional

If you looking for a nice place to stay in Havana, these guys are best. Very helpful, great food and lovely views of the sea. Place is very central and walking to everywhere is easy! The hosts are very nice and thank you for making our trip so nice. They arranged for our taxi, and food was a blessing! Far from home this was our home. Clean and tidy, breakfast and dinner were our saviors. Very warm and inviting family.
Anshuman, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An unforgettable vacation in Havanna.
We had a wonderful stay with Melba and Alberto. They were so kind and caring. The breakfast was delicious. We had unlimited internet. We could make coffee at any time. They arranged a taxi to the airport and cashed our dollars. Thank you for a great time in Havanna.
Ikbal, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend staying with Melba and Alberto. They were excellent hosts, their home is clean, spacious and comfortable. And conveniently located. My cousin and I walked to most places. Every morning, they provided us breakfast and delicious Cuban coffee! They were able to book tours for us, and give us great advice on how to get around. I am recommending my parents stay with them later this year when they come to Cuba and would recommend them to anyone else I hear is traveling. Thank you Melba and Alberto for your hospitality!
Mirna, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing place! The room is clean, airy, very spacious, well equipped, everything works. It has a lovely, quite large balcony with a great view of the city, its historical buildings and the ocean. The hosts are impeccable: very friendly, extremely polite. They were very helpful with the taxi rides to and from the airport, the currency exchange, maps, dinner reservations, all done very professionally as a hotel concierge. I am definitely going back! I strongly recommend it! Thank you, Melba and Alberto, for making my holidays in Havana so perfect.
Cristina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This property and the host is magnificent...if I have a suggestion it would be that they eased up the no visitor rule, I have Cuban friends and not one time I was able to bring them in offer a cold beverage or let them use the toilet...that's not good. And the other thing is they kept turning off the wi fi..for long periods of time I had no internet connection in fact I was watching a movie and all of the sudden...gone Besides that everything else was super...but I won't return.

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and great family!
When you walk in to the building, you might be a bit concerned, but not to worry, once you get out of the elevator on their floor, the home is beautiful. Alberto and Melba were kind, warm, and helpful. Their place is clean, orderly, and offered everything we needed, at a very reasonable price. They provided coffee and breakfast in the morning and even rum one evening. The location is great. Their terrace is absolutely beautiful with city and ocean views. The room we slept in was comfortable and the bathroom worked just fine. As an fyi, the Wi-Fi is not always the best. You have to ask them to provide it and they may have to reconnect from time to time. Melba has beautiful plants throughout her home and is so sweet! Alberto is also very kind. He even set up nice exercise equipment for the active travelers! There’s a heavy bag, free weights, a pull-up bar, weight bench, a stationary bike, and more. I would recommend this location for travelers with or without families/children. If I come back one day, I would choose to stay with them again.
Rebecca, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous find. Fabulous people. Like having your own personal concierge and cook. Havana is a shock for first time travelers. Supplies are scarce and people are suffering since the pandemic. You wouldn’t know it with Melba and Alberto though. We speak decent Spanish so were able to learn a lot about Cuba’s history and culture from this well educated couple. Even if you don’t speak much Spanish, they will help you navigate in Cuba. Our room and bathroom were private and up a flight of stairs. We dined in the common areas of the flat. Guests have access to good water, a tea kettle, and coffee (made by Alberto and delicious Cuban style) almost any time of day. Melba is a wonderful cook and can do dinners on the terrace by request. Breakfast of your choice is included. A/C was cold. Window coverings. Amazing views. Typical Cuban beds, so on the firm side. Good shower. We will be returning!

10/10 Exceptional

Carsten, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Belle vue sur la mer. Une hôtesse très agréable. Un bon positionnement géographique
thierry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

部屋から海が見え、また朝食は、海もハバナの市街も全て見える８階テラスでいただきます。 朝食は新鮮でたくさんのフルーツジュース・キューバンコーヒー・とりどりの南国フルーツそれに卵料理など。 奥様の手料理はキューバを直に感じさせてくれます。bravo‼ Malecon通りに近く、またサルサクラブのCasa de Musicaも歩いて２・３分なのでサルサ踊るのにも絶好の場所です。 少し歩けば国会議事堂・革命博物館に行けるし、Obispo通りも徒歩圏内です。 本当に本当に、良い場所にあります。 ホテルではなくゲストハウスなので、入口の鉄格子はびっくりしたけど、中に入って見ると綺麗で清潔。これがキューバの最良質の民家風ゲストハウスと納得。 キューバを直に感じつつ、便利に観光するにはもってこいの所です。 ご主人は日本通で、柔道をやっていたのだそうで、キューバで三島由紀夫とゲバラの話に花が咲きました。深い‼ 若い世代には、日本人でも意味不明でしょうが。 ご主人様奥様５泊の美味しくて楽しくて充実したキューバをありがとうございました。私も元気でいられれば、地球の裏側から何度でもキューバに来たい。 そしてこのゲストハウスに泊まりたい。
Masatoshi, 5-night trip