We stayed at Evora’s for a total of three nights: two nights at the start of our trip around Cuba and again for the last night before we flew out.

I’m honestly not sure where else you’d be able to stay in such an amazing 9th floor penthouse for such an affordable price. Located near the intersection of the Malecon and Prado, the building was finished around the time of the Revolution with Casa Evora still having that 1950’s charm! The bedrooms are roomy and all have clean functional ensuites (with decent showers), air con, fridge and TV.

The large balcony which runs almost the full length of the building was the perfect place to sit in the late afternoon for a beer or some Havana Club while watching people on the Prado and boats coming and going in the harbour. The views across the old city and harbour were simply breathtaking.

For CUC 5 extra you also get a great breakfast of pancakes, fruit, bread, coffee and fruit juice.

The building is 1950’s, and so are the two lifts. It wasn’t uncommon to see one of the two lifts out of service or running in darkness with the lights not working. And while we did see someone have to jump out of the lift after it got stuck between floors, all the other positives of Casa Evora were too strong for that small issue to sway my opinion!

Evora was extremely helpful in terms of calling Casa’s in other towns for us, arranging taxi’s and providing local dinner recommendations. Evora speaks flawless fluent English.

We paid CUC 35 for a double and CUC 40/45 on our second stay for a room with two doubles.

I’d recommend Casa Evora without hesitation.

We stayed for three nights in two of Evora's spotless penthouse rooms. Both bedrooms had full private bathrooms, and hot water. The beds were comfortable, and the views from the windows were fabulous. But the views from the main terrace were even better - right over the old town, up to the Capitolio, across to the Malecon, amazing.

Breakfast was served in the dining area, alongside the terrace and the view. Fresh fruit, guava smoothies, coffee/tea, pancakes, and bread and honey/jam. All yummy and plentiful. It was a chance to chat with other guests too, which was fun. Note it costs extra (room only is about 35 CUC, breakfast is 5 CUC per person, I think) but is well worth it.

The location is hard to beat - easy walking distance to the old town and right by the Malecon. Perfect for a short stay, and probably fine for longer if you wanted to tackle public transport to other parts of Havana, or take taxis.

Evora herself was lovely too, sorting out a taxi to collect us in the middle of our last night, when we had to catch an early morning flight. The lift to the ninth floor was probably the worst bit of the whole experience - creaky and flimsy looking, but it did the job!

We would more than happily stay here again, haste luego Evora.

We stayed a few nights at the beginning and at the end of our Cuba trip at Casa Evora. It is a great location, walking distance to all worth to see sites in Habana Vieja, nearby Malecon. The view from the balcony is just great, the house is very cosy and sophisticated arranged, the breakfast very tasty. The host Evora is a wonderful and very helpful lady. We recommend casa Evora and hope we will be back some day!

I love this penthouse! It is located on the 9th floor, the views are amazing, the house is beautiful, the rooms are clean and roomy, with closet space!, nice bathrooms. Evora is sweet and very helpful. I stayed at another casa particular close to Obispo street and it was a little too real..too close for comfort. I love the location of Evora's house. I wish I would had stayed here all my five nights in Havana, not just two! There's a nice restaurant on the corner..You can walk to all the landmarks. El malecon is a 5 min walk. The breakfast is delicious. Her parrot is the cutest. Stay here!

Juana and Marlene