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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Havana, Casa Esther is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Casa Esther makes it easy to enjoy the best of Havana.
Rooms at Casa Esther provide air conditioning.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Seminario de San Carlos y San Ambrosio (1.5 mi) and Statue of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes (1.7 mi), guests of Casa Esther can easily experience some of Havana's most well known attractions.
If you’re looking for a pub, consider a visit to Draquecitos, Restaurante La Fuente, or Los Dos Hermanos, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Casa Esther.
Havana is also known for some great gardens, including Jardin Botanico Nacional, Jardin Madre Teresa de Calcuta, and Quinta de los Molinos, which are not too far from Casa Esther.
Casa Esther is sure to make your visit to Havana one worth remembering.
Aguila 367 Entre Neptuno y San Miguel, Havana 10300 Cuba
Casa Esther
84 reviews
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We staid on 2 occasions at Esther's place . We also staid at several other Casa Particulares in Cuba and so we are able to compare. The people are very friendly that's maybe the most important . Yes, the rooms are dark as most of the time in Cuba rooms go onto a hallway or veranda and often no window to the outside . The price is not the cheapest but as the location is very central you can walk just about everywhere. As everywhere else in Cuba the shower ( water) is sometimes just a trickle. Breakfast on the top Terrasse is interesting because you can see into the surrounding houses. Cleanliness is pretty good for Cuban Standard. One of the very good thing at Esters is that you can send an E mail for a reservation before you get there. Only very few Casas so have e mail.
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Date of stay: September 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 26 Aug 2016
Thank you for your positive comments and feedback. We strive to put forth the highest level of professionalism while maintaining an atmosphere both relaxed and friendly. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our casa, our lush breakfast deck and our central location. We are constantly striving for competitive pricing as well. Are you also aware of our additional location, Casa Gaia, in Old Havana? As you may or may not be aware, Esther Cardoso is a well-known cuban actress who works tirelessly to carry out her professional duties at Casa Gaia, which is an independent theatre in Old Havana run exclusively by Esther where she writes, directs, produces and acts in various productions throughout the year. Here, she maintains and employs several young actors and is well-respected for her mentorship as well. At Casa Gaia, which is only a 3 minute walk to Plaza Vieja (and the best coffee in Havana!) you can stay in one of our comfortable rooms backstage or above the stage where you may indulge your desire to be a part of this artistic environment by observing rehearsals and premier productions at no extra cost. This is truly a unique experience opportunity which is off the beaten path and one you will not find in travel guides. We look forward to accommodating you again!...
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If you are looking for 5 star accommodation. ..forget it...this place has the style. ..forget your prejudices and jump in...Esther is a gracious hostess and her place is great...full of authentic grandeur. ..its location is second to none to allow you to experience the real Havana. ..the buildings and streets may need an uplift..Esther is working on it..😉...but the people and buzz about the place make up for it. ...I will be back..
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Date of stay: August 2018
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La Casa de Esther was our first stop in Kuba. Oficially it's a casa particular but compared to other casas it felt more like a Bed & Breakfast. The staff was super helpful and made sure we were happy. Breakfast was nicely prepared. The rooms are cozy and have a lot of charm but ours was quite dark. It is located close to Malecon and you get a feeling of the real Habana since it isn't in the downtown area but close to it. We were here in low season and it was a bit pricier than other casas we stayed in.
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We spent (2 people) our first 2 nìghts in Havana in Casa Esther, booked because well sponsorized in our guide (who knows why..), but there we regretted soon: just arrived (very tired from Italy) Estehr informed us that the room was no longer available (mom was not good, her son was back, etc) and after some discussion she prepared us her personal room (dark and full of Esther's things). The day after we changed the room but it was dark as well , and in the middle of a renovation with outbuildings noises, all this for 30 CUC per night. The breakfast is poor and cost 5 CUC more. So the 3rd night we decided for another casa particular. The only good thing of this casa is the position but there are many houses in the area, more worthy and less expensive
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Date of stay: February 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Le stanze al primo piano hanno il bagno in camera
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Responded 24 Aug 2016
Thank you for your comments and feedback as this is how we learn to improve. We strive to put forth the highest level of professionalism while maintaining an atmosphere both relaxed and friendly. Our goal is to make everyone's stay memorable and first-class. It appears that we fell short of our goal during your stay. We apologize for treating you with less than the professionalism you deserved and rightfully expected during your stay with us two years ago. You may be happy to know we have since replaced our staff with dedicated individuals who put their full attention on the comfort and needs of all of our guests, and who also better support our owner Esther. As you may or may not be aware, Esther Cardoso is a well-known cuban actress who works tirelessly to carry out her professional duties at Casa Gaia, which is an independent theatre in Old Havana run exclusively by Esther where she writes, directs, produces and acts in various productions throughout the year. Here, she maintains and employs several young actors and is well-respected for her mentorship as well. Again, we are sorry for delivering less than top-notch service to you and should you decide to visit us again on a future visit to Havana, may we suggest one of our comfortable rooms in our theatre location where you may indulge your desire to be a part of this artistic environment and observe rehearsals and premier productions at no extra cost. This is truly a unique location which is off the beaten path and is not mentioned in travel guides. Cheers!...
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We stayed here based on Lonely Planet 2011 recommendation, I can see why it went in as it is nice but there are major issues (primarily with the owner...)
The pros: the room was nice looking with en-suite and the location was pretty good.
The cons: - The breakfast is overpriced and was by far the worst we had during our entire stay. (expect a bit of fruit, a few slices of baguette with a hole in and a solitary egg with tea/coffee for 5CUC) -You don't have a main door key so can't come and go, we were made to feel like we were a real inconvenience for going about our day. -Loud building work (which was just unfortunate timing on our part) but we were woken by it which was annoying. It seems to be a fairly large project so be warned! -Cuba is pretty safe but given builders were in and out all day I was pretty irritated to see they left our passports lying around on a sideboard (they need them when you check in) -The worst part by far was Esther and her terrible attitude. We were tolerated at best. On some occasions she ignored us and even made some fairly rude comments. She made it clear she was doing it "for the money" and it's a means to an end, we haven't felt so unwelcome in a long time.
That said, if we went back to Havana and were in desperate need of a room I'd consider it due to location (but skip the breakfast)
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Date of stay: January 2014
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Esther and her whole staff are very friendly and helpful with tips or eg car-booking.
We had the top floor room next to the terrace, small but perfect for us, clean and not loud although the terrace is right outside, good aircon. Perfect for me to "sneak" out early (jetlag) and do yoga on the top roof terrace whilst the cook is preparing breakfast on the lower terrace!
What surprised me was that we booked the Centro area because it was between Vedado and Vieja and was a bit better-priced than the Old Town. But Casa Esther is really central to the Old Town as well, nice no-traffic street leads in 2-3 minutes to Parque Central and Floridita bar and the beginning of Calle Obispo (the happening pedestrian-zone street leading all through the Old Town).
One thing to note (not a complaint, just a note): We have never had a slower breakfast service anywhere! Fun to experience and nice way to get into the spirit of vacation, except our last day when we had fixed times to catch and serving a small breakfast took ca 2 hours... But - this also allowed us to have nice long conversations with other guests of the hotel, we shared a table one day with a Norwegian couple (where he was from Denmark and she from Switzerland...) and then with some nice French people who we (of course) met again on the street in Trinidad.
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Date of stay: November 2015
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Room Tip:Central location, close to Malecon and Vieja, friendly staff, beautiful roof terrace
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Responded 25 Aug 2016
Thank you for your positive comments and feedback. We strive to put forth the highest level of professionalism while maintaining an atmosphere both relaxed and friendly. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our casa, our lush breakfast deck and the other travelers you met. We apologize for the less than stellar service at breakfast but please know we have added additional staff who better serve our professional goals and who meet the changing needs of our guests. Are you also aware of our additional location, Casa Gaia, in Old Havana? As you may or may not be aware, Esther Cardoso is a well-known cuban actress who works tirelessly to carry out her professional duties at Casa Gaia, which is an independent theatre in Old Havana run exclusively by Esther where she writes, directs, produces and acts in various productions throughout the year. Here, she maintains and employs several young actors and is well-respected for her mentorship as well. At Casa Gaia, which is only a 3 minute walk to Plaza Vieja (and the best coffee in Havana!) you can stay in one of our comfortable rooms backstage or above the stage where you may indulge your desire to be a part of this artistic environment by observing rehearsals and premier productions at no extra cost. This is truly a unique experience opportunity which is off the beaten path and one you will not find in travel guides. We look forward to accommodating you again!...
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Nice and cozy. Good breakfast with fresh fruits, bread, jam, eggs and something for dessert. You can also ask for a dinner there, which is also tasty. She helped us with a taxi to Trinidad and some useful information.
The location is good. You can reach most of the sightseeings on foot. But the street, where the casa is situated is quite dirty. Though the casa itself is clean and cozy.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We (3 people) booked with Esther because the LP review. We booked a 3 person room with bathroom. Upon arrival they had to add a bed to a 2 person room, and we woke up the next morning because someone was taking a shower in 'our' bathroom. Our room wasn't very well placed (next to the roof terrace), therefor we had lots of lighting in our room at night, and lots of noise early morning. People don't really speak English here, which makes communication difficult. The cook is very good, but the food is pretty pricey. We didn't receive clean towels or sheets during a 4 night stay.
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 25 Aug 2016
Thank you for your feedback, this will help us improve. Our goal is to make everyone's stay memorable and first-class. It appears that we fell short of our goal during your stay. We are happy to report that we have completely replaced our staff with dedicated, hard-working individuals who value each and every guest and who better support our professional goals. We have also revamped our daily menus, fixed our prices to reflect consistency and each bedroom has now been upgraded to include a private bathroom. We also have full laundry facilities on our top deck where our staff launders sheets and towels on a regular basis. We sincerely apologize for delivering less than the professional service you deserved as our guest and we appreciate your fair and honest comments. As you may or may not be aware, Esther Cardoso is a well-known cuban actress who works tirelessly to carry out her professional duties at Casa Gaia, which is an independent theatre in Old Havana run exclusively by Esther where she writes, directs, produces and acts in various productions throughout the year. Here, she maintains and employs several young actors and is well-respected for her mentorship as well. At Casa Gaia, which is only a 3 minute walk to Plaza Vieja (and the best coffee in Havana!) you can stay in one of our comfortable rooms backstage or above the stage where you may indulge your desire to be a part of this artistic environment by observing rehearsals and premier productions at no extra cost. This is truly a unique experience opportunity which is off the beaten path and one you will not find in travel guides. Should you decide to give us a second chance we'd love the opportunity to show how feedback has given us a firm direction for improvement. Again, our sincerest apologizes...
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Casa Esther - Esther Cardoso #367 Águila e/ San Miguel y Neptuno Centro Habana, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba Tel: (+53)-7-862-0401 E-mail:esthercv2551@cubarte.cult.cu www.facebook.com/CasaEsther -
Wonderful Private house with all the flavour of Old Habana. best Location. Confortable rooms with A/C and private bathroom. Very good price including Breakfast. Esther the Owner is a wonderful woman that keeps a very confortable house full of flavour. Great family feeling. Very interesting to spend some time talking with her. Well known actrees and involved in directing a sensacional art space for young upcoming cuban actors. Dont look for luxury, here but it is definately a place to spend a couple of days in la Habana and get to know their people :) The Staff that work at the house are fabulous, great loving people. Everything is very relaxed
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Date of stay: August 2014
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Room Tip:Cant remember my room number but it was on the 1st floor with private bathroom and a/c and queen...
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Responded 25 Aug 2016
Thank you for your positive comments and feedback. We strive to put forth the highest level of professionalism while maintaining an atmosphere both relaxed and friendly. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our casa, our breakfast and the conversations with our owner Esther. Are you also aware of our additional location, Casa Gaia, in Old Havana? As you are aware, Esther Cardoso is a well-known cuban actress who works tirelessly to carry out her professional duties at Casa Gaia, which is an independent theatre in Old Havana run exclusively by Esther where she writes, directs, produces and acts in various productions throughout the year. Here, she maintains and employs several young actors and is well-respected for her mentorship as well. At Casa Gaia, which is only a 3 minute walk to Plaza Vieja (and the best coffee in Havana!) you can stay in one of our comfortable rooms backstage or above the stage where you may indulge your desire to be a part of this artistic environment by observing rehearsals and premier productions at no extra cost. This is truly a unique experience opportunity which is off the beaten path and one you will not find in travel guides. We look forward to accommodating you again!...
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Casa Esther Is the right choice if you're looking for a place that feels like home. The house is super cute, bright and looks exactly as in the pictures. Ms. Esther and her employees really put some effort to make our stay special. One of the best things we experienced was home made food because breakfast was included and Oh my God! I don't even have words to describe how good was the food😋 Fresh blended juice from tropical fruits with black, strong cuban coffee and toast with eggs with guacamole on the side is really what your body needs in the morning to make it through day since tropical heat. Besides the breakfast, they have options for more meals that are definitely worth trying. The size of the room was just enough for our stay there and it's of big importance that they have AC. Besides the utilities, when we were choosing a place we were a little concerned about choosing good area in Old Habana but Casa Esther was the right choice because it's safe and they have night security doorman as well. All touristy stuff are on walking distance from the house.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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₹3,947 - ₹5,123 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Are there any historical sites close to Casa Esther?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Old Square (Plaza Vieja) (1.3 km), San Francisco de Asis Square (1.4 km), and Palacio De Los Capitanes Generales (1.3 km).
