Great breakfasts (with the possibility to ask anything about Havana and Cuba), amazing and helpful host (and a very handsome son of her:)), location right in the center of old Havana and clean bathroom made our stay here very pleasant.

My wife and I are in our late 40’s and have always booked many types of Hotels and all inclusive resorts but never stayed at a hostel. So, when we decided to leave our cozy all inclusive resort in Santa Maria Cuba and fly to Havana for 4 days, we did not know exactly what to expect. Our internet search... More

We happened upon Hostal Leonel after arriving in Havana and finding every traditional hotel fully booked. The concierge and another hotel suggested that my friend and I stay with a Cuban family in a 'casa particular.' He took us directly to Hostal Leonel, advising us that it comes highly recommended. We jumped at the chance to have a true, authentic... More

Breakfast here was easily the best morning meal we had on our entire trip. Don't let the exterior appearance fool you - Cuba is filled with nondescript doors leading to beautiful interior spaces. There's a certain charm to staying in someone's spare room, kludging through your Spanish, talking with the children, and having to borrow the telephone. Amarilys was a... More

I booked Hostel Leonel for my trip to Havana and had a wonderful time during my stay. I would highly recommend staying at Hostel Leonel for any one wishing to get a real taste of Cuban life. Leonel and his parents are lovely people and I was welcomed to the casa like one of the family. The casa is in... More

Great spot and very central! I really liked their support whenever I had any questions. The food was good and they really are making an effort to make sure you feel comofrtable. I can highly recommend this place ülus it is very clean.

I stayed with my boyfriend at this Casa our first 3 nights in Cuba. The family is really welcoming making you feel at home straight away!! It is a great first contact with Cuban hospitality. Amarilys and Leonel speak very good English, which is a good help to give tips and advice. The Casa is perfectly located in Old Havana,... More

Just returned home from a great holiday in Cuba (Old Havana & Vinales). Stayed for 11 nights at Hostal Leonal right in the heart of Old Havana (O'Reilly street). The hosts were excellent and made me feel at home from first pick up at the airport to last drop off at the airport. The accommodation was spacious, clean, modern (for... More

I was suggested by the tour information at the airport on arrival to stay in this hostel because of being budget, safe and friendly. As they were renovating the apartments (which should be finished by now) and looked fantastic with private facilities in the middle of La Habana vieja. I stayed with Leonel's mother in law, Belkis very close by.... More