20 Best Places to Stay in Cuba: Comprehensive Accommodation Guide

Accommodations in Cuba offer a fascinating mix of experiences, ranging from restored 5-star colonial heritage hotels in Havana and beachfront luxury resorts in Varadero to authentic private home bed-and-breakfasts (casas particulares) hosted by welcoming local families.

What to Expect From Cuba Hotels

In major destinations, staying in a "casa particular" (private home rental) allows travelers to experience genuine Cuban hospitality, home-cooked breakfasts, and local insights. International luxury hotels in Havana and Cayo Coco offer full resort amenities, swimming pools, and oceanfront views.

20 Best Places to Stay in Cuba

1. Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana

Style: 5-Star Ultra-Luxury European Hotel
Location: Parque Central, Old Havana
Best For: World-Class Luxury & Rooftop Infinity Pool
About the Place: Cuba’s premier luxury hotel, housed inside a restored 19th-century shopping arcade, featuring a panoramic rooftop pool deck overlooking El Capitolio.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski

2. Hotel Nacional de Cuba

Style: Historic 1930s Grand Heritage Hotel
Location: Vedado Waterfront, Havana
Best For: Historic Charm & Malecón Ocean Panoramas
About the Place: An iconic Art Deco landmark perched on a hill above the Malecón, historically host to Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, and Hollywood royalty.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel Nacional de Cuba

3. Iberostar Grand Trinidad

Style: 5-Star Boutique Colonial Hotel
Location: Trinidad Historic Center
Best For: Adults-Only Colonial Elegance
About the Place: Set inside a restored colonial mansion steps from Plaza Mayor in Trinidad, offering quiet courtyard luxury, fine dining, and live piano music.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Iberostar Grand Trinidad

4. Royalton Hicacos Resort & Spa

Style: Adults-Only All-Inclusive Beach Resort
Location: Varadero Beach
Best For: Beachfront Luxury & Couples
About the Place: Situated along the finest stretch of Varadero beach, featuring swim-up suites, multiple specialty restaurants, palm gardens, and spa facilities.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Royalton Hicacos Resort

5. Paseo 206 Boutique Home

Style: Italian-Cuban Design Boutique Hotel
Location: Vedado, Havana
Best For: Boutique Luxury & Personalized Service
About the Place: A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, set in a restored 1930s mansion in tree-lined Vedado, featuring elegant Italian interior design and gourmet breakfasts.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Paseo 206 Boutique Home

6. Hotel Santa Isabel

Style: 18th-Century Palatial Heritage Hotel
Location: Plaza de Armas, Old Havana
Best For: Historic Old Town Living
About the Place: A former count’s palace overlooking Havana’s oldest square, featuring grand chandeliers, inner fountain courtyards, and four-poster beds.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel Santa Isabel

7. Cayo Coco Pullman Resort

Style: 5-Star Beachfront Family & Adults Resort
Location: Cayo Coco, Jardines del Rey
Best For: Coral Reef Beaches & Lagoon Views
About the Place: A sprawling upscale beachfront resort set between Las Coloradas beach and natural lagoons, featuring private bungalow zones and water sports.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Cayo Coco Pullman Resort

8. Hotel Jagua

Style: 1950s Mid-Century Coastal Hotel
Location: Punta Gorda, Cienfuegos
Best For: Bay Views & Architectural Heritage
About the Place: Located on the tip of Punta Gorda peninsula in Cienfuegos, featuring classic 1950s architecture, bay-view pool decks, and proximity to Palacio de Valle.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel Jagua

9. Casa Vitrales

Style: Luxury Casa Particular
Location: Old Havana
Best For: Authentic Hospitality & Stained Glass Interiors
About the Place: A beautifully restored 19th-century private home in Old Havana, named for its original stained-glass windows, rooftop breakfast terrace, and host service.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Casa Vitrales

10. Meliá Cayo Coco

Style: Adults-Only Eco-Resort
Location: Cayo Coco
Best For: Lagoon Bungalows & Beach Relaxation
About the Place: Features luxury wooden bungalows built on stilts directly over a natural saltwater lagoon, steps from white Caribbean sand beaches.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Meliá Cayo Coco

11. Hotel Casa Granda

Style: Historic City Square Hotel
Location: Parque Céspedes, Santiago de Cuba
Best For: Rooftop Views & Cultural Access
About the Place: Situated on the main cathedral square of Santiago de Cuba, featuring a famous rooftop terrace bar with views over the city and bay.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel Casa Granda

12. Villa Los Portales & Casa Jasmine

Style: Valley View Country Casas
Location: Viñales Valley
Best For: Mogote Mountain Vistas & Farm Breakfasts
About the Place: Charming rural private guesthouses set in Viñales, featuring rocking chair verandas facing limestone mountains and home-cooked Creole meals.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Viñales Country Casas

13. Hotel Saratoga La Habana

Style: Neoclassical Heritage Luxury
Location: Paseo del Prado, Havana
Best For: Central Location & Rooftop Pool Vistas
About the Place: An elegant restored 1930s luxury hotel situated opposite Parque Central and El Capitolio, famous for its rooftop pool and views.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel Saratoga

14. Meliá San Carlos

Style: Restored Historic City Hotel
Location: Cienfuegos Historic Center
Best For: UNESCO Town Access & Courtyard Peace
About the Place: Set inside a restored 1920s building in downtown Cienfuegos, offering elegant rooms, rooftop views, and walking access to José Martí Park.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Meliá San Carlos

15. Hotel El Castillo Baracoa

Style: Historic Hilltop Fortress Hotel
Location: Baracoa
Best For: Panoramic Ocean & Mountain Vistas
About the Place: Housed inside a 17th-century Spanish stone fortress perched above Baracoa town, featuring a pool deck facing El Yunque mountain and the sea.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel El Castillo Baracoa

16. SO/ Paseo del Prado La Habana

Style: Modern Avant-Garde Luxury Hotel
Location: Malecón Corner, Havana
Best For: Designer Luxury & Ocean Views
About the Place: A striking modern hotel designed by French architect René-Sancti, located where Paseo del Prado meets the Malecón with views of El Morro fort.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to SO/ Paseo del Prado

17. Hostal La Terrazza Trinidad

Style: Colonial Casa Particular
Location: Trinidad Historic Center
Best For: Cobblestone Street Views & Host Hospitality
About the Place: A beautifully restored 1800s colonial home featuring private guest suites, open-air inner courtyards, and rooftop terraces overlooking Trinidad's church towers.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hostal La Terrazza Trinidad

18. Hotel Moka

Style: Eco-Resort Integrated with Nature
Location: Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve
Best For: Eco-Tourism & Rainforest Peace
About the Place: A unique eco-hotel built seamlessly into forested hills, where living tree trunks pass directly through the lobby and guest room balconies.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel Moka

19. Iberostar Selección Playa Pilar

Style: 5-Star Beachfront Family Resort
Location: Cayo Guillermo
Best For: Direct Beach Access to Playa Pilar
About the Place: Situated adjacent to world-famous Playa Pilar, offering swim-up pools, sea view suites, spa facilities, and water sports.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Iberostar Selection Playa Pilar

20. Hotel Camino del Hierro

Style: Boutique Heritage Square Hotel
Location: Plaza del El Carmen, Camagüey
Best For: Historic Plaza Living & Clay Art
About the Place: Set directly on historic Carmen Square in Camagüey, featuring colonial stone architecture, antique furnishings, and courtyard views.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel Camino del Hierro

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Restored Colonial Heritage Hotel Courtyard in Cuba