Private room

Casa familiar "LulArte"

4.93(198)
·Havana, Cuba
John DoeJ
Hosted by Lourdes in Spanish
2 guest beds
3 host family members

Homestay information

Our cozy and familiar house is located in the heart of Downtown Havana, just a few meters from the very Cuban Malecón Habanero. Close to excellent restaurants, bars, hotels, theaters and just 20 minutes from the Historic Center. With a private room at an affordable price, separate bathroom, ventilation, lighting, air conditioning. We are a happy, affectionate family and we like to enjoy the company of our guests. 100% available and with QUALITY services. This cozy house is located on a street with pure Cuban flavor in Central Havana, just meters from the Malecón Habanero, near the Hermanos Almejeiras hospital and two blocks from the famous and artistic “Callejón de Hamel”. We give them privacy and are available for any service or need. The house is decorated with handcrafted elements made by family and friends who are Cuban plastic artists. Among the handcrafted items are fabrics, costume display mannequins made with the papier mache technique and other works. Our guests can enjoy spaces in the house such as the balcony, the living room, the dining room and their bedroom. To make your stay pleasant we offer: • A comfortable room with a separate bathroom. • Hot and cold water • Air-conditioning • Space to store your belongings with hangers • Safe to store your valuables and money • Manual hair dryer • Room service every other day or at the request of the guest according to their comfort • Delicious breakfasts at the client's request (extra charge) • Laundry service (extra charge) • Taxi service • Airport pick up/drop off service at the customer's request. In the living room they have furniture to receive their guests and a balcony where they can enjoy the daily life of the neighbors and the typical Cuban neighborhood of Central Havana. The room has space for a double bed and a personal bed with a total capacity of three guests. We are at your entire disposal whenever you need it, offering you any indication or information you want to know about the city. We will give you all the advice for a pleasant stay during your visit, we are kind people with many desires that you receive special attention and feel like family. We are here to answer any questions and give recommendations/instructions as needed. Guests can access spaces in the house such as the living room, dining room and balcony. We offer laundry, taxi and breakfast services according to your needs and at your request. The change of sheets and towels is included in the cost, as well as the cleaning of the rooms. The house has free wifi. Upon arrival on your first day YOU will receive complete information about exchange rates, places to visit, and helpful tips so that you can move around Cuba or any of its provinces like another Cuban.

Amenities

Private bedroom
Sheets and towels
Lockable cabinet
Private bathroom
Toilet paper
Shower
Hot water
Fan
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Use of refrigerator
Lock on bedroom

Meet the host

My name is Lourdes and my husband's Pedro, we have been married for many years, we are happy, affectionate and helpful. We like art. We live with my mother whose nickname is Nalia. All three of us like crafts. The crochet fabric that is on the living room furniture was crocheted by her. Pedro and I are members of the Association of Artisan Artisans of Cuba. We reach a prominent place in the manufacture of handmade mannequins.
Hosting since 2017
3 Adults
0 Children

198 Reviews

Location

Typical neighborhood of Centro Habana, with many friendly neighbors. It is an ideal area for those who want to learn about Cuban culture, its typical neighborhoods and its idiosyncrasy, since it is full of bustling streets, town criers, the warm people of Cuba and old buildings that mark the history of the city. In addition, it houses such emblematic places as: • the National Capitol of Cuba, • the Museum of the Revolution, • the Royal Tobacco Factory, • the National Museum of Fine Arts and • the Gran Teatro Alicia Alonso A few meters from the beautiful and enigmatic Malecón Habanero. Just a 20-minute walk from the HISTORICAL CENTER of OLD HAVANA, which combines historical heritage with the decadent charm of its streets and the jubilant joy of its neighbors. Less than 500 meters from: • Restaurants: or La Guarida, where the renowned Cuban film Strawberry and Chocolate was filmed. o San Cristobal, where US President Barack Obama dined or Chinatown or Bykis or Castropol or TINHAO or The Juliana or my way or Myxto or House Tacos • Nightclubs: o The House of Music in Havana o Hotel Deuville discotheque or Las Vegas o Cabaret Parisien which is located in the Hotel Nacional o “El Turquino” Nightclub at the Habana Libre Hotel • General interest: o Hermanos Almejeiras Surgical Clinical Hospital o Antonio Maceo Park o Multicine Infanta o Astral Cinema o Casa de Son Malecón and 25 (Classes-Gym) o Agencies of various Airlines o University of Havana o Central Park o Fraternity Park o Capitol of Havana o Alicia Alonso National Theater o Hotels: Deuville, Habana Libre, Hotel Nacional, Colina, Vedado and Saint John's or Chinatown o Wifi Zones or Among others. In addition, just 20 minutes by taxi you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of the East of Havana. We are close to the main street 23 and Vedado. Just a few blocks away you can board direct taxis or taxis with a fixed route that will transport you to the place in Havana you want to go such as Old Havana, El Vedado, Playa, Miramar and other places of interest. The apartment is located in the center of the city so transportation is easy, old cars (taxis with specific routes) make tours to different parts of the city for a very economical cost of 0.50cuc or 1.00cuc depending on your destination. From the house we will explain how to use this transportation. Taxis that rent for a direct destination can cost $5-$20 CUC depending on the time and distance. Taxis to tourist destinations far from Havana such as Varadero, Viñales, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, can be between 100cuc to 200cuc depending on the type of car, the number of people and the distance.
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Things to know

House rules

No one who is not registered is allowed to access the room. Visits are attended to in the room. If you break any element of the house you must pay. If you want to bring a Cuban to the apartment, she or he must be over 18 years old and must have their identity card for verification. You should not take drugs. Guests are responsible for using the house, avoiding alteration of its regulations.

Cancellation policy

Free cancelation if canceled at least 2 days in advance.

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$20/night
4.93(198)
$20 x 1 night$20.00
Booking fee$3.00
Total$23.00
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