El81 Guesthouse

Havana · Cuba

El81 Guesthouse

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Free Breakfast ☕ Café
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Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Currency Exchange Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Wake-up Calls Internet Access Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Elevator Meals Available Filtered Water Dispenser Hot Showers Massage Panoramic Views 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Flexible NRR Lounge Room Social Balcony

Prices

Privates $52 / night

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Worst reviews

Ireland MALE 31-40 Mar 21, 2026 10.0/10

I just got back from spending a week in Havana at Alberto and Melba's flat and I could not have asked for better hosts. The flat is gorgeous, in a prime location in central Havana, and I had my own private balcony overlooking the sea. Melba and Alberto were both incredibly kind and helpful, and helped me book tickets to events and trips nearby places (including Viñales which I'd highly recommend). Their daughter, Sandra was also super lovely and gave me some great advice for things to do arou...

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Germany MALE Feb 23, 2026 10.0/10

I received friendly service and enjoyed a very private atmosphere. I felt very comfortable. Thank you for the wonderful time with the host.

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Colombia COUPLE 31-40 Jan 16, 2026 10.0/10

La casa es sumamente acogedora, hermosa y brilla por su limpieza y organización. Una caracteristica que nos gusto mucho fue el toque de las plantas en cada rincón; le dan una energía especial y única al lugar. La familia anfitriona es maravillosa. Son personas extremadamente educadas y atentas; nos hicieron sentir como en casa desde el primer segundo. El desayuno es un 10/10: saludable, delicioso y muy completo (frutas frescas, jugos naturales, panes, huevos, café y leche). Un gran difer...

Translated to English

The house is extremely cozy, beautiful and shines with its cleanliness and organization. A feature we really enjoyed was the touch of the plants in every corner; they give a special and unique energy to the place. The host family is wonderful. They are extremely polite and attentive people; they made us feel at home from the first second. The breakfast is a 10/10: healthy, delicious and very complete (fresh fruit, natural juices, breads, eggs, coffee and milk). A differentiator is the pomegranat...

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Canada MALE 25-30 Jan 1, 2026 10.0/10

Melba and Alberto and their family were wonderful hosts. They made our stay very enjoyable and also helped us navigate around the city as it was our first time in Cuba.

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Belgium FEMALE Dec 21, 2025 10.0/10

Agréable séjour. Très bon accueil. Famille très chaleureuse. Logement propre et confortable. Ascenseur. Bien situé pour visiter La Havane. A deux pas du célèbre Malecòn. Bons petits déjeuner, copieux et excellent café. La chambre avec la terrasse a une belle vue sur l'océan et la ville. Pas de moustique. Les rues aux alentours peuvent faire peur au premiers abords mais nous nous sommes jamais senti en insécurité. Petits commerces très proches, bon glacier. Tout s'est bien passé.

Translated to English

Very nice stay. Very welcome. Very warm family. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Elevator. Good location to visit Havana. A few steps from the famous Malecón. Good breakfast, generous and excellent coffee. The room with terrace has a beautiful view of the ocean and the city. No mosquitoes. The streets around it can be scary to the first visitors but we have never felt insecure. Small shops very close, good glacier. Everything went well.

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Dec 4, 2025 10.0/10

Best Hosts Ever! The apartment and atmosphere are filled with love and care. The whole family helped us with finding our way around in Cuba. The breakfast is as outstanding as the hospitality is. Private bathroom, good internet, well located, very clean. If you have time, I recommend you to have a dinner on the balcony. The lobster is as fresh as it can be and the sunset view for your meal is fabolous. Highly recommend to stay !

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Germany MALE 31-40 Nov 28, 2025 10.0/10

Schöne und saubere Unterkunft mit sehr netter Familie und gutem Frühstück.

Translated to English

Nice and clean accommodation with a very nice Family and a good breakfast.

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Chile FEMALE 31-40 Nov 25, 2025 10.0/10

Excelente opción de alojamiento en la Habana, muy céntrico puedes llegar a varios sitios de interés caminando, el apartamento es muy lindo, cómodo y limpio, el desayuno muy contundente, excelente servicio y hospitalidad de parte Melba y Alberto nos aconsejaron en todo momento, muy amables y excelentes personas, muy recomendable.

Translated to English

Excellent accommodation option in Havana, very central you can reach several places of interest walking, the apartment is very nice, comfortable and clean, the breakfast very hearty, excellent service and hospitality from Melba and Alberto advised us at all times, very friendly and excellent people, highly recommended.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Nov 17, 2025 10.0/10

Ich war zu Beginn meiner Reise 3 Nächte und die letzte Nacht Gast hier. Es war einfach toll, einer besten Unterkünfte während meiner Kuba Reise. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber, die Betten bequem. Das Frühstück ist sehr lecker. Achtung vor Alfredos kubanischen Kaffee 😁. Genießt auch gerne mal ein Abendessen hier. Sollte ich nochmal nach Kuba Reisen wird es hier definitiv einen Stopp geben.

Translated to English

I was at the beginning of my trip 3 nights and the last night Guest here. It was just great, one of the best accommodation during my Cuba Trip. The rooms are very clean, the beds are comfortable. The breakfast is very delicious. Respect to Alfredo's Cuban Coffee 😁. Genießt also like to have a dinner here. Should I travel to Cuba again it will definitely be a stop here

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Greece MALE 31-40 Oct 26, 2025 10.0/10

Εξαιρετική φιλοξενία! Πολύ καλό,καθαρό δωμάτιο σε σπίτι οικογένειας με κλιματισμό,δικό του ανεξάρτητο μπάνιο, χρηματοκιβώτιο και ένα μπαλκόνι με καταπληκτική θέα της Αβάνας! Οι οικοδεσπότες πολύ φιλόξενοι και πρόθυμοι να βοηθήσουν, με έκαναν να νιώσω άνετα..Η τοποθεσία εί...

Translated to English

Excellent hospitality! very good,clean room in a family house with air conditioning, its own independent bathroom, safe and a balcony with amazing view of Havana! the hosts are very hospitable and willing to help, they made me feel comfortable..the location is fifteen minutes walk from old Havana, near the beach avenue, in a poor area of the city, in which however I did not feel the slightest danger. also, the room had Wi-fi during the day.

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Recent reviews

Ireland MALE 31-40 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 100%

I just got back from spending a week in Havana at Alberto and Melba's flat and I could not have asked for better hosts. The flat is gorgeous, in a prime location in central Havana, and I had my own private balcony overlooking the sea. Melba and Alberto were both incredibly kind and helpful, and helped me book tickets to events and trips nearby places (including Viñales which I'd highly recommend). Their daughter, Sandra was also super lovely and gave me some great advice for things to do arou...

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Germany MALE Feb 23, 2026 Atm 100%

I received friendly service and enjoyed a very private atmosphere. I felt very comfortable. Thank you for the wonderful time with the host.

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Colombia COUPLE 31-40 Jan 16, 2026 Atm 100%

La casa es sumamente acogedora, hermosa y brilla por su limpieza y organización. Una caracteristica que nos gusto mucho fue el toque de las plantas en cada rincón; le dan una energía especial y única al lugar. La familia anfitriona es maravillosa. Son personas extremadamente educadas y atentas; nos hicieron sentir como en casa desde el primer segundo. El desayuno es un 10/10: saludable, delicioso y muy completo (frutas frescas, jugos naturales, panes, huevos, café y leche). Un gran difer...

Translated to English

The house is extremely cozy, beautiful and shines with its cleanliness and organization. A feature we really enjoyed was the touch of the plants in every corner; they give a special and unique energy to the place. The host family is wonderful. They are extremely polite and attentive people; they made us feel at home from the first second. The breakfast is a 10/10: healthy, delicious and very complete (fresh fruit, natural juices, breads, eggs, coffee and milk). A differentiator is the pomegranat...

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Canada MALE 25-30 Jan 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Melba and Alberto and their family were wonderful hosts. They made our stay very enjoyable and also helped us navigate around the city as it was our first time in Cuba.

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Belgium FEMALE Dec 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Agréable séjour. Très bon accueil. Famille très chaleureuse. Logement propre et confortable. Ascenseur. Bien situé pour visiter La Havane. A deux pas du célèbre Malecòn. Bons petits déjeuner, copieux et excellent café. La chambre avec la terrasse a une belle vue sur l'océan et la ville. Pas de moustique. Les rues aux alentours peuvent faire peur au premiers abords mais nous nous sommes jamais senti en insécurité. Petits commerces très proches, bon glacier. Tout s'est bien passé.

Translated to English

Very nice stay. Very welcome. Very warm family. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Elevator. Good location to visit Havana. A few steps from the famous Malecón. Good breakfast, generous and excellent coffee. The room with terrace has a beautiful view of the ocean and the city. No mosquitoes. The streets around it can be scary to the first visitors but we have never felt insecure. Small shops very close, good glacier. Everything went well.

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Dec 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Best Hosts Ever! The apartment and atmosphere are filled with love and care. The whole family helped us with finding our way around in Cuba. The breakfast is as outstanding as the hospitality is. Private bathroom, good internet, well located, very clean. If you have time, I recommend you to have a dinner on the balcony. The lobster is as fresh as it can be and the sunset view for your meal is fabolous. Highly recommend to stay !

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Germany MALE 31-40 Nov 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Schöne und saubere Unterkunft mit sehr netter Familie und gutem Frühstück.

Translated to English

Nice and clean accommodation with a very nice Family and a good breakfast.

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Chile FEMALE 31-40 Nov 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Excelente opción de alojamiento en la Habana, muy céntrico puedes llegar a varios sitios de interés caminando, el apartamento es muy lindo, cómodo y limpio, el desayuno muy contundente, excelente servicio y hospitalidad de parte Melba y Alberto nos aconsejaron en todo momento, muy amables y excelentes personas, muy recomendable.

Translated to English

Excellent accommodation option in Havana, very central you can reach several places of interest walking, the apartment is very nice, comfortable and clean, the breakfast very hearty, excellent service and hospitality from Melba and Alberto advised us at all times, very friendly and excellent people, highly recommended.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Nov 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Ich war zu Beginn meiner Reise 3 Nächte und die letzte Nacht Gast hier. Es war einfach toll, einer besten Unterkünfte während meiner Kuba Reise. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber, die Betten bequem. Das Frühstück ist sehr lecker. Achtung vor Alfredos kubanischen Kaffee 😁. Genießt auch gerne mal ein Abendessen hier. Sollte ich nochmal nach Kuba Reisen wird es hier definitiv einen Stopp geben.

Translated to English

I was at the beginning of my trip 3 nights and the last night Guest here. It was just great, one of the best accommodation during my Cuba Trip. The rooms are very clean, the beds are comfortable. The breakfast is very delicious. Respect to Alfredo's Cuban Coffee 😁. Genießt also like to have a dinner here. Should I travel to Cuba again it will definitely be a stop here

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Greece MALE 31-40 Oct 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Εξαιρετική φιλοξενία! Πολύ καλό,καθαρό δωμάτιο σε σπίτι οικογένειας με κλιματισμό,δικό του ανεξάρτητο μπάνιο, χρηματοκιβώτιο και ένα μπαλκόνι με καταπληκτική θέα της Αβάνας! Οι οικοδεσπότες πολύ φιλόξενοι και πρόθυμοι να βοηθήσουν, με έκαναν να νιώσω άνετα..Η τοποθεσία εί...

Translated to English

Excellent hospitality! very good,clean room in a family house with air conditioning, its own independent bathroom, safe and a balcony with amazing view of Havana! the hosts are very hospitable and willing to help, they made me feel comfortable..the location is fifteen minutes walk from old Havana, near the beach avenue, in a poor area of the city, in which however I did not feel the slightest danger. also, the room had Wi-fi during the day.

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South Africa MALE Oct 10, 2025 Atm 100%

My stay at El81 guesthouse was pleasant and comfortable. It is in a great location with views of the city and Malecon. Alberto and Melba were excellent hosts and made me feel very welcome. Their assistance with arranging transport and providing advice on where to go was very helpful. Their breakfast was a great way to start the day. The room is large with great views of the city. It was clean and very comfortable. I recommend this guesthouse to prospective travellers.

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Japan MALE Sep 2, 2025 Atm 100%

家族経営の宿 お母さんは料理上手 お父さんはとても良い人 娘さんもフレンドリーで英語を話します 部屋は常に清潔 とても良い滞在でした。  It's a family-run inn. The mother is a great cook, the father is a very nice person, the daughter is friendly and speaks English, the room is always clean, and it was a very nice stay.

Translated to English

Family-run accommodation The mother is a good cook The father is a very nice person The daughter is also friendly and speaks English The room is always clean It was a very good stay It is a family-run inn The mother is a great cook, the father is a very nice person, the daughter is friendly and speaks English, the room is always clean, and it was a very nice stay

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Israel MALE 31-40 Aug 14, 2025 Atm 100%

ממליץ בחום. בעלי הבית אלברטו ומלבה אנשים מאד חמים מסבירי פנים ומשרים ממש אוירה של בית והרגשתי שם ממש כאילו אני מתארח אצל משפחה שלי, אנשים מאד אמינים השארנו את כל הכסף והמסמכים בחדר ואף פעם לא נכנסו ונגעו הם גם פרטו לנו כסף מדולר לפסו ונתנו לנו את השער הכי טוב שמצאנו בקובה, החדר ...

Translated to English

The owners of the house Alberto and Malba are very warm people with very warm descriptions and really airy house staff and I felt there just like I was staying with my family, very reliable people we left all the money and documents in the room and never went in or touched they also gave us a dollar for laptops and gave us the best door we could find in Cuba, the room was very clean from the sheets to the shower the bathroom from Malba the owner is very clean and tidy the location is great on th...