This is the most
ancient zone of Havana City. There is a considerable number of colonial
buildings, fully restored and converted into museums. To mention some
of them : El Palacio de los Capitanes Generales,
and the house where José Martí was born. El Palacio del Segundo Cabo,
El Convento de San Francisco de Asís and some others are nice places
to visit.
The sensation you can experiment while walking along Obispo street, a
place full of semiopen-to-exterior hotels, bars, and restaurants,
is particularly pleasant. There are various traditional music b ands
playing at these places, which works as a delightful trap to make
you come inside and take a look. The most famous Cuban restaurants, La Bodeguita del Medio, El Floridita - favorite place of Ernest Hemingway,
as well as El Patio and La Zaragozana restaurants, can be found in
this area.
Another important
place to keep in mind near of the Cathedral Platz where hundreds of fine arts
artists meet everyday to expose and sell their work. You can acquire
exquisite Cuban pieces of art while your walk on the streets.
Daily
costs of rooms in this area bounce between 25-35 pesos convertibles/day,
depending on the conditions of each house. A lot of hosts include
breakfast in the price.
WHAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MISS
IN OLD HAVANA
In the other side of Havana Bay (crossing Havana Tunnel) there are "Morro (Castillo del Morro)" and "San Salvador de la Cabaña" fortresses. The last one is the seat of Cannon ceremony every day at 9:00 p.m.
 
The historical centre and The
Cathedral of Havana
 
"La Bodeguita del Medio" and "Floridita" Restaurant-Bars
 
Central Park (Parque Central) Area
Revolution Museum (Museo de la Revolucion) and Memorial "Granma"
 
 See Municipalities Map of Havana City
 See Map of Part of Vedado, Centro Habana and Old Havana
Others
Views of Old Havana (Habana Vieja)
What
you do not have to miss...in Havana City !
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