Things to Do in Havana
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Havana, Cuba — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Habana Vieja (Old Havana) + Plaza Vieja
UNESCO-adjacent colonial old town — Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Plaza Vieja. Full afternoon walking. Free.
Malecón + El Vedado
Iconic seaside promenade + former upscale district. Sunset walking + salsa dancing at Casa de la Música (CUC 10-15 entry).
Plaza de la Revolución
Massive plaza with José Martí memorial + iconic Che Guevara + Camilo Cienfuegos steel murals. Free. Photograph the murals.
Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC)
Cutting-edge art gallery + club + performance space (open Thu-Sun 20:00-03:00 only). CUC 3 entry. THE Havana modern culture experience.
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Things to do in Havana
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Ropa vieja (shredded beef in tomato). Moros y cristianos (black beans + rice). Lechón asado (roast pork). Yuca con mojo. Congrí. Cuban mojitos + daiquiris. Cuban coffee (strong, sweet).
Local tip
HAV is 20km SW of centre. Skip the public bus (P-12 stops nowhere near hotels). Classic vintage-car taxi from official rank at arrivals — CUC 25-40 fixed rate, ONLY use official yellow "Cubataxi" or authorized cars (avoid unmarked). Cuba requires PAPER Cuban Tourist Card + travel insurance proof — bring both. Currency: use CUC (or new peso post-2021 unification, depending on stage). Cash-heavy economy — very limited ATM/card acceptance for non-EU cards. For 6h layovers: Old Havana + a mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio.
Where to stay
Hotels across Havana — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.