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Let’s start with rooming accommodations. The Cuban government allows private individuals to rent bed and breakfast rooms in their homes, for a considerable monthly fee. The going rate in Havana is $20 to $30 per night, depending upon the season.... See more

Let’s start with rooming accommodations. The Cuban government allows private individuals to rent bed and breakfast rooms in their homes, for a considerable monthly fee. The going rate in Havana is $20 to $30 per night, depending upon the season. Avoid “casas particulares” (private homes) in Havana Vieja (old town) or central Havana, as they are much older, probably lack air conditioning, and are located in neighborhoods suffering from deteriorating conditions. Miramar was, and continues to be, the Beverly Hills of Havana, but is located inconveniently far from the heart of the city. I recommend El Vedado, which was the upper middle class neighborhood in the pre-revolution days, and today offers the best value for the dollar. While there are numerous good casas in El Vedado, I give a five-star-plus recommendation to the $25 per night Casa Antigua, the home of Horacio and Marta Santana (contact them via the link in Additional Resources above), located just off 23rd street (the main drag... See less