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San Rafael 752, 2nd Floor | Between Oquedo y Marques, Gonzalez, Centro Habana, Havana 10300, Cuba
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Casa El Mirador
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013
Przemek_Pi Olesnica, Poland
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Olesnica, Poland
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We spent 3 nights at Julio and Isabell and it was really great time. They are very helpful and with their help you can easily find yourself in Havana. Do not hesitate to ask them anything because they are both always eager to help and we're sure that such help for tourist is priceless. We didn't know Spanish but using... More

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Paris, France
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Really nothing special. Very incomfortable bed, damn soft, you really break your back. Most of all, for me, fake attention from Julio, no attention at all from Isabel, and even no hello fron the oldest around 18 years old son (too busy too play videogames the whole day). Julio, after his initial 10mn speech when you arrive, you can quickly... More

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Katowice, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

We stayed 4 days at this casa particular in Feb 2013. Julio and Isabel are fantastic, very helpful people. They arranged the taxi when we needed it. They arrange you the other accomodation when they don't have any places. However we really enjoyed living just here:) The breakfast was huge: great juices, fruits, omelettes etc. The casa Mirador has a... More

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Nottinghamsre,England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Located in Havana Centro on San Rafael makes Casa Mirador a great place to sample real Havana amongst the very friendly local people.Julio and Isabel are both working doctors and welcome you in to their home with great warmth. Set on the 2nd floor of a tyypical Havana building,you are able to sample the true atmosphere of the city from... More

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Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

We stayed with Julio and his family for four nights in the run up to Christmas and we had an absolutely wonderful time. Julio is a great English speaker and was the perfect host, going out of his way to give us tips and recommendations for everything from restaurants to dance clubs, tours to nearby beach stays for the rest... More

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Ingolstadt, Germany
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

We stayed from 2nd of Jan to 5th of Jan 2013. Julia and Isabel were very friendly and helpful. He gave advise for restaurants, transport and organized a taxi for us. The room is very big and even has a small private living room with balcony. The bathroom was by far the best we had in all our Casas. The... More

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Trnava, Slovakia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

I can say that Casa El Mirador is one of the best accomodation in Havana and even in Cuba, we stayed in several casa around Cuba but this one was the best, the most comfortable, most clean and friendly casa. Julio is very friendly, helpful and his English is incredible. Was pleasure to stayed there.

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

If visiting Habana it now amazing enough it is made so much better by staying at Casa El Mirador. The hosts Julio and Isabel are incredible and made us feel so welcome. Nothing is a problem for them and they even arranged accommodation for us in Trinidad and a minivan transfer there which only took 4 hours. Julio has reasonable... More

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Neuilly-Plaisance, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

Julio and Isabel are great hosts, their appartment is located in a perfect place to discover "real" Habana, in a popular barrio, at walking distance from touristic Old Habana, a few blocs away from the Malecon. Their kindness, their advices and comments on the city and life in Cuba, their delicious breakfasts and the comfort of the rooms and the... More

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Gothenborg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

Great place to stay. Julio and Isabel takes good care of you, great food. Situated close to Old town and Malecon What else do you need Highly recommended

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Additional Information about Casa El Mirador

Address: San Rafael 752, 2nd Floor | Between Oquedo y Marques, Gonzalez, Centro Habana, Havana 10300, Cuba
Region: Caribbean > Cuba > Havana
Amenities:
Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 66 Speciality lodging in Havana
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We rent a wide ventilated room, with a double bed and the possibility of adding another personal one, air conditioning, private bathroom with cold water and heat 24 hours, refrigerator, TV and telephone. It has access to an independent balcony from which the sea is sighted. The price doesn't include breakfast. The place is comfortable and sure, and the visitor will be treated with courtesy and respect by the proprietors Isabel and Julio, in a family calm atmosphere. The owners can communicate in English. The house is located centrally, near the historical, cultural and recreational places of attraction to the tourist, 15 minutes walking of the Central Park, Capitol and Vedado area, and 600 meters to Havana’s Malecon. You arrive in hardly 5 minutes in taxi to the main Bus Terminal and the historical Plaza de la Revolucion. Services: Breakfast (not included in the price of the room), which consists of fruit cocktail (Macedonian), milk, bread and butter, eggs and coffee espresso. We also offer delicious and abundant Cuban foods with prices depending on the menu asked by the guest, but always below the ones of the restaurants for tourism. Free services: Linen and toiletries, information of local & national tours, hours, prices & means of transportation, connections with particular houses with rooms for rent in provinces, etc. Laundry. 24 hours security. Storage and care of baggage. Parking. Telephone for national calls & emails. Directions to my property (how to reach my hostel): From International Airport "José Martí", all along Rancho Boyeros Avenue, you arrive to Carlos III (Salvador Allende) Avenue, which up to 1000 m approximately (3rd traffic light) is intercepted by Marques González street, bending left meets shortly with (5 blocks) San Rafael street. The total trip delays around 25 minutes and usually it doesn't exceed 20 CUC. My official license for rent is number 998/10. ... more   less 

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