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Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla

3.5 star property
Discover a hidden gem in Havana's historic neighborhood where comfort meets warm hospitality.

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 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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Front of property

Alhabana

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (636)
The price is CA $74
CA $77 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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About the area

Map
Villegas 441, Havana

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 7 min walk
  • Plaza Vieja - 8 min walk
  • Hotel Inglaterra - 9 min walk
  • Havana Cathedral - 13 min walk
  • Hotel Nacional de Cuba - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teniente Rey 360 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Dandy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bigote Gato - ‬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 Plaza Vieja
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 a TV in the lobby
  • Books, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2018
  • 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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $74.38, 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 within a 10-minute walk of Plaza del Cristo and Plaza Vieja. Hotel Nacional de Cuba is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Excellent service, very accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

A great place to stay, clean and comfortable, great breakfast and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. The location is slightly out of the centre of Old Havana but easily walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Walkable to old Havana Great breakfast with fresh food every morning Clean house
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Michele

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

8/10 Good

Andre

The place was nice and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

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

Phil

Owner is lovely great location as well as a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Szymon

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

10/10 Excellent

ahmet ertunç

good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

I had a wonderful stay! The location is excellent, with good accommodation and tasty breakfast. Gisel and her team were very attentive, kind and gave me all the guidance so that I could enjoy Havana and Varadero.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandrina

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

8/10 Good

fiona

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

8/10 Good

Craig

Very supportive staff, location nicely located in the middle of the old town with lots of attractions within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gulnara

Everything was excellent. The staff is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Trevor
Great accommodation and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Best cost x benefit in Habana Vieja
It was an amazing stay in Habana. The breakfast was delicious, the room was always super clean and pretty and the air conditioning worked perfectly. Bathrooms were also very good with hot water and no issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

Phaedra

My family and I enjoyed every bit of staying at this property. The breakfast was great, the staff were kind and very accommodating when my flight was delayed and we had to check out late. Perfect location too! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Little gem in Havana
Amazing stay in an authentic Cuban casa. Decor is gorgeous Very good location. Simple check in and check out. Host gave recommendations for things to do in Havana.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelley

It is very beautifully furnished. Within walking distance to most of the best parts of Havana. Very kind and gracious staff. I would return.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Johan

Great choice!
Great location and extremely helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Nice house and host
Really nice host that explained everything to us, and was available for any help we needed. The house was in the middle of the old Havanna
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Excellent stay!
Extremely helpful and service-minded people at our service here. Also cosy place, clean and a good location. However, a bit hard to find from the street, as there is no sign of it from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022