Where to Stay
Find your perfect accommodation in Cuba
The fan turns slowly overhead. Outside, someone plays trumpet. Your room smells of salt and old wood, and through the shuttered window you can see the Malecón.
This is Cuba. The way you stay here is part of the experience. A colonial casa particular in Havana's Old Town, where the landlady brings café con leche at seven in the morning. A cayo resort where the Caribbean sits at 29°C outside your door. A guesthouse in Trinidad where the cobblestones echo at night.
Cuba's accommodation ranges from cheap and charming casas particulares (private guesthouses) to all-inclusive beach resorts. The casas are almost always the better choice for travellers who want to understand the country rather than observe it from a pool.
📍 Best Places to Stay in Cuba
Cuba stretches 1,200km from Havana in the west to Santiago in the east. The island you stay in determines what Cuba you experience. History and nightlife in Havana. Tobacco farms and limestone cliffs in Viñales. Cobblestoned colonial perfection in Trinidad. White sand and turquoise water in Varadero. Casas particulares (from $15–50/night) offer the best value and the most authentic experience.
Choose Your Stay Style
Colonial casas with morning coffee and live music on the street. All-inclusive resorts on private cays. Budget guesthouses with rooftop terraces. Or something completely different. Cuba offers a uniquely personal accommodation experience.
Hotels & Resorts
Luxury to budget, all in one place
→Apartments & Homes
More space, local experience
→Hostels & Budget
Social stays, wallet-friendly
→Alternative Stays
Search platforms for free or cheap stays
↓🔄 Alternative Stays — Travel Differently
Save money, stay longer, and experience local culture. These are links to platforms where you can search if these options are available in Cuba. Availability varies by country — use the links below to check what's offered here.
🏠 House Sitting
Stay for free in exchange for caring for someone's home and pets. Perfect for slow travelers and longer stays.
🏡 Home Swaps
Exchange your home with someone else's. No money changes hands — just swap locations.
🌾 Work Exchange
Work 20-25 hours per week in exchange for free accommodation and often meals. Farms, hostels, families, eco-projects.
💰 Money-Saving Tips
- Always stay in casas particulares: State-run hotels cost more and offer far less character. Casas give you local knowledge, home-cooked breakfasts, and a real host
- Book directly via WhatsApp: Message casa owners directly — you avoid third-party commission and they appreciate the directness
- Stay outside the main tourist drag: Casas one street back from the Malecón or Plaza Mayor cost 30–40% less than those on the front
- Long-term stays get discounts: Staying 5+ nights in a casa? Ask about a weekly rate — most owners will offer one