2-Star Hotels in Havana

For a city that feels like a living museum, head to Havana. The main draw is its palpable history, seen in the pastel-colored facades of Old Havana and the 1950s American cars rolling along the Malecón seawall. Spend your days exploring the grand Plaza de la Catedral, listening to live son cubano spilling from bars in Centro Habana, and sipping a mojito where Hemingway once did at La Bodeguita del Medio.

Most visitors find a base in Old Havana for its walkable access to major sights, or Vedado for its local feel and larger hotels. The city works well for culture-hungry solo travelers and couples, with enough going on to entertain families with older kids. José Martí International Airport is about a 15- to 30-minute drive from the central districts, and getting around is an experience itself—opt for a classic car taxi or the affordable coco taxis for short trips.

On HOTEVI, you'll find 59 places to stay in Havana. The selection is dominated by charming, often family-run casas particulares (private homestays) and a growing number of boutique hotels housed in restored colonial buildings. You'll also see a few larger, state-run hotels, primarily offering a practical base rather than luxury.