Hostal Valencia, Havana ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Calle Oficios No. 53 Esq. A Obrapia, Havana, Cuba, .

Hostal Valencia, known as the Valencia House in Havana, occupies the former residence of Regent Sotolongo. This hostel features an inner patio adorned with lush greenery, providing a serene atmosphere for relaxation. The hotel's historical significance is underscored by its colonial architecture and antique furnishings. It is conveniently located near popular attractions such as the Museo del Automóvil and Museo de Historia Natural.

Location

Hostal Valencia is situated just 100 meters from the Museo de Historia Natural and within close proximity to other cultural sites. El Capitolio and the Museo del Automóvil are also nearby, enhancing exploration opportunities. Jose Marti International Airport is located 25 km away, providing convenient access for travelers.

Rooms

Hostal Valencia offers 14 rooms, including three junior suites named Alicante, Castellón, and Alzira. Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable TV, and either a balcony or terrace. The junior suites are decorated with Spanish memorabilia and old photographs, highlighting the hotel's cultural heritage. Most rooms feature colonial-style furniture, enhancing the historical ambiance.

Eat & Drink

Guests can dine at La Paella, a restaurant that has received multiple national and international awards. The restaurant offers an à la carte menu as well as a set lunch menu, catering to varied dining preferences. Breakfast is served buffet-style, allowing guests to serve themselves. Additionally, half-board or bed and breakfast options are available for guests.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features facilities such as a bar, café, and kids' club for younger visitors. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas, along with a welcoming lobby that includes a reception and currency exchange services. The hostel is designed to provide a comfortable environment for both leisure and family stays.

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Getting around

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City Centre

Havana 3.5 km

Airports

Jose Marti International (HAV) 20.2 km

Juan Gualberto Gomez International (VRA) 120.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless Room!

The room was impeccably clean, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere throughout my stay.view full review

Excellent Shower!

The shower had impressive water pressure, making for a refreshing and rejuvenating experience.view full review

Relaxing Spa Experience

The spa facilities were serene and tranquil, providing a perfect escape to unwind after a long day.view full review

Cozy Living Space

The living area was beautifully decorated and incredibly comfortable, ideal for relaxing after a busy day.view full review

Perfect Kitchenette

The kitchenette was well-equipped, allowing for easy meal preparation during my stay.view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Currency exchange

Services

Room service
Laundry

Dining

Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Buffet breakfast

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
In-room safe

Media

Television
Telephone

Location

Calle Oficios No. 53 Esq. A Obrapia, Havana, Cuba, .

Map view

Calle Oficios No. 53 Esq. A Obrapia, Havana, Cuba, .

City landmarks

La Habana Vieja One block from the Armas Plaza

Old Havana

970 m

Museum

Museum of the Revolution

1.2 km

Havana

Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabana

3.0 km

Museum

National Museum of Fine Arts

1.1 km

Castle

Castillo San Salvador de la Punta

1.4 km

Public Building

El Capitolio

1.4 km

Square

Plaza del Cristo

920 m

Museum

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana

1.2 km

Park

Paseo del Prado

1.5 km

Theatre

Great Theatre of Havana

1.1 km

Gallery

El Ojo del Ciclon

730 m

Casa Blanca

Christ of Havana

2.2 km

Parque Morro

El Morro

3.8 km

Nearby

Square

Old Square

470 m

Square

Plaza de la Catedral

480 m

Tacon Street

Plaza de Armas

320 m

Museum

Castillo de la Real Fuerza

370 m

Church

Havana Cathedral

470 m

Museum

Palacio De Los Capitanes Generales

320 m

cnr Mercaderes & Obrapía

Statue of Simon Bolivar

120 m

Empedrado No 207

Bodeguita del medio

540 m

Square

Plaza de San Francisco

220 m

Museum

Museo del Ron Havana Club

460 m

Obrapia Street 108C Between Oficios Street and Mercaderes Street

La Marca

80 m

Museum

Museum of Colonial Art

320 m

Finca Vigia Km. 12 1/2

Museo Hemingway Finca Vigia

480 m

Obispo

Calle Obispo

140 m

Church

Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Senora de la Merced

340 m

Corner of Plaza Vieja

Camera Obscura

480 m

Restaurants

Jardin del Oriente

190 m

Amargura

Donde Adrian

180 m

Calle Consulado 101

Cafe El Escorial

460 m

Mercaderes No 317 Plaza Vieja Old Havana

Bonsai Tapas y Restaurante - Bar

370 m

Mercaderes # 269 Esq Teniente Rey Y Plaza Vieja

Mango Gelateria & Cafe

460 m

106 Teniente Rey

Fonda Al Pirata

240 m

San Ignacio #76

Bar La Lluvia de Oro

480 m

Calle Obispo 316 La Habana Vieja

Panaderia Dulceria San Jose

470 m

Calle Obipso 159

Via Venetto

470 m

Obispo 506 Havana Vieja

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Unique room setup

Inconsistent service

Hit-or-miss dining

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.2

Service

7.1

Dining

6.1

Herbert

United States, May 2024

8.6/10

I had a fantastic stay at the hotel, with clean and comfy rooms and super friendly staff. The location was perfect for exploring the city, but the dining experience could use some improvement. Overall, a great place to stay!

Rooms

8.0

The room was massive, exceeding 1.85 meters, providing plenty of space to relax.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel oozed character in Habana Vieja, and its central location made it easy to explore all the major sights on foot.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were simple but good, offering a decent selection for breakfast.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were excellent, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Michael

United Kingdom, May 2024

7.6/10

The hotel has undergone a lovely renovation, fitting in perfectly with the rejuvenated surroundings of Havana. The rooms offer a charming view of a serene sidestreet through a large patio window with blue shutters. While the service was efficient overall, there were some instances of unfriendliness. The location is ideal for exploring old Havana on foot, being central to major sights. The dining options provided a decent selection, though not outstanding. The facilities were satisfactory, enhancing the overall stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms have been well renovated and provide a cozy atmosphere with a view of a quiet sidestreet.

Service

7.0

The service was generally good, with a slight issue of unfriendliness from one staff member.

Location

9.0

The location in Habana Vieja is central and perfect for exploring the historic streets on foot.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered a decent selection, though it was not exceptional.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided added convenience to the stay, though not extraordinary.

Phil

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Old Havana, making it convenient to explore everything on foot. The rooms are spacious, clean, and overlook a quiet sidestreet, offering a comfortable stay. However, the dining experience was average with some issues of flies due to uncovered food. The service was efficient though late-night returns were no problem. The facilities are basic but satisfactory.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and spacious with a large window and balcony overlooking a quiet sidestreet.

Service

7.0

The service was efficient, and late-night returns posed no issues.

Location

9.0

The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Old Havana, making it convenient to explore everything on foot.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average, occasionally shared with flies due to food not being covered.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are basic but satisfactory for a comfortable stay.

Charles

United States, March 2024

7.8/10

Staying at this hotel was a fantastic experience! The rooms were stunning with a separate bedroom from the sitting room area, and the high ceilings added a sense of grandeur. The location is superb, right in the heart of Old Havana, making it easy to explore the major sights. However, the dining options were lacking, with cold dishes that seemed like leftovers. The service was top-notch, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were enormous, with a 4-meter high ceiling and a separate bedroom from the sitting room area.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, even going the extra mile to assist with finding transportation to the airport.

Location

9.0

The location is brilliant, situated around the corner from Plaza San Francisco and within walking distance of major attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar, with cold dishes that seemed like leftovers from previous meals.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate but nothing exceptional.

John

United States, February 2024

6.4/10

The hotel is located in the lively Habana Vieja, allowing easy exploration on foot to popular tourist attractions. While the rooms had a cozy attic feel, the private patio added a charming touch. However, the service lacked warmth and knowledge. Dining options were limited, but the location was ideal for discovering the city's highlights.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had a charming attic flat feel with a private patio. Despite being small, the cozy setup included antique furniture like a dark wood wardrobe and a writing desk.

Service

5.0

The service, unfortunately, was not very friendly or knowledgeable. Noise easily transmitted through the patio, affecting the overall experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in Habana Vieja, around the corner from Plaza San Francisco, and close to tourist attractions. However, one employee seemed aloof.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were limited and the coffee was not well-received. The attempt to appeal to all nationalities backfired, resulting in a disappointing experience.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were average with limited dining options. The cozy attic room compensated for the lack of space.

Michael

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.2/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were absolutely beautiful with high ceilings, offering modern conveniences day and night. The service was top-notch, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The location was oozing character and within walking distance to all major sights. Dining was a mixed bag, but overall a satisfying experience. The facilities were great, adding to the overall positive experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were beautiful, with all the modern conveniences one requires.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to assist guests.

Location

9.0

The location was brilliant, perfectly situated and within walking distance to major sights.

Dining

7.0

The dining had a pretty comprehensive selection for breakfast, although some items seemed odd.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities offered everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Jimmy

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.0/10

The hotel has undergone a renovation makeover, offering clean and spacious rooms with amazing ceilings. The location in Old Havana is superb, perfect for exploring the city's major sights.

Rooms

9.0

My room on the first floor overlooking the courtyard was Jijona and had a large patio door with blue wooden shutters, providing a peaceful view of a quiet sidestreet.

Service

8.0

The staff was polite and very helpful whenever needed, enhancing the overall experience.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in Old Havana is fantastic, allowing easy exploration of the city's historic streets and attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience offered a pretty comprehensive breakfast selection, although catering to various nationalities led to some basic and eccentric choices. The coffee, unfortunately, was not up to par.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, meeting basic needs, yet there is room for improvement in the dining offerings.

Angela

United States, December 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms offered a unique setup with cast iron beds and a balcony overlooking Valencia, but noise could be an issue especially in the early morning and until late at night. The location was great in Habana Vieja, but there were some issues with one of the employees being aloof. Dining had its ups and downs with some good dishes but also some leftovers and bad coffee. Service was inconsistent with a mix of helpfulness and uninterest.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious with 2 cast iron beds and a roll-top bath. The tall ceilings added to the charm, but noise levels could be bothersome at times.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit moody and uninterested at times, but there were instances of helpfulness like when the porter assisted with moving luggage to another hotel.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for me, right in the heart of Habana Vieja within walking distance to major attractions. However, there was a case of aloofness from one staff member.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had its highs and lows, with some good dishes but also some disappointments like puddings from the night before and bad coffee.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were adequate, offering what I needed for my stay.

Great location

Inconsistent service

Will

United States, November 2023

7.6/10

The hotel had unique room setups with a good bathroom, including 15-foot-tall ceilings, cast iron beds, and antique furniture. Although the service was not outstanding, the location was perfect right in the heart of Havana's old town. The dining experience was exceptional, offering delicious pastries and a great atmosphere. Overall, the hotel had its charm but fell short in terms of service quality.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were not up to standard but had a really good bathroom. The historic charm with cast iron beds and tall ceilings was unique.

Service

5.0

The service was mediocre, with staff pushing guests to a neighboring hotel. However, the porter assisted with bags and took me to a possibly better hotel nearby.

Location

9.0

The location was absolutely great, right in the center of the old town in Havana, making it convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was the best in Cuba, offering delicious pastries and a vibrant street atmosphere near the Capitolio Nacional.

Facilities

5.0

Frank

United Kingdom, August 2023

6.8/10

This hotel offers a charming attic flat feel with rooms that lead out to a private balcony on a small side street. Although the rooms are basic, they are spacious and comfortable, providing a good introduction to the overall stay. The service was attentive, but noise could be easily transmitted through the patio. The central location in Habana Vieja is perfect for exploring old Havana, though some vulnerabilities were noted. The dining options were limited, mainly consisting of leftovers, and the facilities offered were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had a charming attic flat feel with a private patio and bench outside. They were spacious and comfortable, albeit basic.

Service

6.0

The service was attentive, but noise easily transmitted through the patio.

Location

9.0

The central location in Habana Vieja is perfect for wandering the streets of old Havana.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited, mainly consisting of leftovers from the night before.