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Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla

3.5 star property
Colonial Havana bed & breakfast in Old Havana with free breakfast

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Front of property
Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2018
Down duvet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, City View

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2018
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2018
Down duvet
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Alhabana

Breakfast included
Parking included
Air conditioning
Bar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (600)
The price is CA $71
CA $73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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About the area

Map
Villegas 441, Havana

What's nearby

  • National Capitol Building - 7 min walk
  • Central Park - 7 min walk
  • Plaza Vieja - 8 min walk
  • Hotel Inglaterra - 9 min walk
  • Hotel Nacional de Cuba - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teniente Rey 360 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Dandy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bigote de Gaj - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Chanchullero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Patchanka - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla

Bed & breakfast rejuvenated in 2018 and located near Hotel Nacional de Cuba
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate dining areas, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 15; reservation required

Things to do

  • Books
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 19 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1900
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 15

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dona Isabel Giraldilla Havana
Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Havana
Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Bed & breakfast
Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Bed & breakfast Havana

Frequently asked questions

Is Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla on Feb 2, 2025 start from CA $74.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 10 (subject to availability).

Does Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla located?

Located in Old Havana, this bed & breakfast is steps from Plaza del Cristo and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Hotel Nacional de Cuba. Museo de la Farmacia Habanera and Calle Obispo are also within 5 minutes.

Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

vanessa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House was nice, great character however it was very old and in much need of renovation. However the stay was comfortable other than a serious altercation at 5 am one morning with three French visitors shouting and physically fighting outside my room, banging, kicking and knocking furniture over. It was extremely scary especially as there were no staff onsite overnight. Very worrying for a single female traveller. The owner and her sister however were very helpful despite not being at the property consistently.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable B&B style with a delightful open-air courtyard perfect for breakfast or just reading and relaxing. Lots of nice touches like robe, fresh daily towels, even a turn-down mint nightly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to old Havana Great breakfast with fresh food every morning Clean house
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend! Wonderful experience Easy to walk to several places and felt safe Efficient check-in Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención, nunca estuve en un hotel tan limpio, desayuno riquísimo.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Szymon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner. Helpful with everything. The flat is in the center of old havana close capitol. Localisation 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from Home in Havana viela
Charming colonial B&B, absolutely clean and calm, friendly Hosts, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARISA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilhosa
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, the staff is top notch! From the greeting to the food and the staff that makes the breakfast. I just loved it. WiFi available, air conditioning, and beautiful decor. I would be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESUS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muy recomendable, la situación es excelente para llegar a pie a casi todo. Todo el staff es muy agradable y te hacen sentir en casa desde el primer momento. Desayuno estupendo. Nos alojamos al principio y al final de nuestro viaje por Cuba. Nos ayudaron con los traslados y sugirieron restaurantes y excursiones. Gracias por vuestra hospitalidad, nuestro hijo también estaba muy contento. Nos encantaría volver algún día.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenita Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dona Isabel is a small and family run hotel. Communication with the owner was good and she had helpful advice. The property is clean,.safe.and centrally located in Old Havana. We had a shared family room with ensuite bathroom.Breakfast is served out on the patio and was very lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

farzan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bonita casa menos de diez minutos caminando del Capitolio. Limpia, con wifi gratis y desayuno incluído. Sin cortes de luz. A tener en cuenta que hay que comprarse el agua en tiendas que encontraréis cerca. No es accesible para silla de ruedas ya que no hay ascensor. Nos recomendaron el restaurante Teniente Rey 360 muy cerquita y muy rico. ¡Recomendada!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to the main tourist attractions. We were a little worried about the noise when we arrived as a lot was happening outside, but the rooms are at the back of the house and very quiet. Breakfast was included and it was amazing. Melisa was waiting for us in the house, she gave us great advice about drinking water, money and nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL, Bralorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding value. Be aware that this property is located in the heart of the decay in Havana, and a general, in Cuba. There's garbage on the street, dog poop all over the place, the smell of urine at every corner, it's like a war zone with a mix of smiling , sad,and neutral, local faces walking around
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gulnara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The staff is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Doña Isabel - La giraldilla and was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional friendliness of the staff. From the moment I arrived, they greeted me with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Throughout my stay, they went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. Whether it was offering helpful local tips or promptly addressing any requests, their dedication to customer service was truly outstanding. I left the hotel feeling not just like a guest, but like a valued member of their community. Kudos to the staff for making my stay memorable and enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandrine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Francois

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice for a casa particular in Havana!
This lovely casa is well situated in Old Havana. The hosts do everything they can to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The room is spacious, comfortable bed, hot shower, and a great breakfast. Strongly recommend for any one looking for a more unique stay than a hotel. It’s the best way to enjoy this beautiful city!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevor
Great accommodation and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024