El Vedado

Havana

El Vedado which includes markets as well as a large group of people
El Vedado which includes heritage elements and a city as well as a small group of people
El Vedado as well as an individual male
El Vedado featuring a city
El Vedado featuring a city
Experience the cultural heart of Havana, where elegant 20th-century buildings, a flourishing arts scene, pumping nightlife and an array of restaurants await.

El Vedado couldn’t be more different to the famous Old Havana neighborhood. Devoid of colonial buildings and cobbled streets, this district instead features grand boulevards set out on a uniform grid. Come here to discover the beating heart of Havana’s cultural scene, the University of Havana, modern art galleries, contemporary theatrical productions and some of the city’s best paladares(private restaurants).

Get to know El Vedado by walking along its wide, tree-lined streets. This area was once a closed-off military zone and it wasn’t until 1858 that plans for a new grid-style neighborhood were put into place. Today, El Vedado is part of the greater Plaza de la Revolución, and its appearance is characterized by 1950s buildings, glass-fronted stores, classical 19th-century mansions and post-colonial, modernist and art deco architecture.

The best way to get familiar with this neighborhood is by simply strolling. Start by walking along the main 23rd Street, also known as La Rampa and wander the Malecón seafront promenade. Stay until sunset and chat with friendly locals over a cool beer. Try traditional Cuban cuisine at a state-run restaurant one night and a homely family-run paladarthe next. Sip a mojito cocktail in an open-air bar on well-known nightlife spot, G Street.

Enjoy the excellent sightseeing opportunities in El Vedado. Climb the towering steps of the main building of the University of Havana, take photos with the statues of Cuban heroes in Plaza de la Revolución, be impressed by the palatial Hotel Nacional or visit Colón Cemetery, Havana’s main necropolis and one of the largest in the Americas, famed for its elaborate marble statues.

El Vedado sits in the very heart of Havana and is easy to get to and around. Buses and taxis ply the area and its wide boulevards are well-suited to walking. The grid pattern makes navigation simple. If you fancy a sugar hit while exploring, look out for Coppelia, which is often touted as being the largest ice-cream shop in the world.


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Top hotels in El Vedado

CasavanaCuba Boutique Hotel
CasavanaCuba Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
301 Avenue of the Presidents Floor 11, entre 13 y 15, Vedado, Havana
The price is €47 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
€47
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Havana. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (757 reviews)
My home for a few days
"The place was clean and comfortable, just as the post said in a beautiful area of ​​the city, safe and close to tourist spots. The distinguishing feature is the human warmth that these people have, which is hard to find. I will miss them, I have met friends that I hope to see again. Thanks guys."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

CasavanaCuba Boutique Hotel
La Alameda Boutique Hotel
La Alameda Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Calle B #606 entre 25 y 27, Vedado, Havana, Havana
The price is €123 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
€123
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Havana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice boutique hotel which good for anyone like quietness!"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

La Alameda Boutique Hotel
El Candil Boutique Hotel
El Candil Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
Calle 2 No 457 e/19 y 21, Vedado, Havana
The price is €142 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
€142
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Havana. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (246 reviews)
The absolute best stay in Vedado, Havana!
"I can not express my gratitude enough for all the staff at El Candil! I just got back from our destination wedding in Cuba and stayed here for two nights, I did my rehearsal dinner at the rooftop bar/lounge and did all my wedding prep here as well. The food was delicious, as well as the drinks. Words ..."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

El Candil Boutique Hotel
Hostal Colonial Casa de Luca
Hostal Colonial Casa de Luca
4 out of 5
Calle 4, No. 510, Between 21 and 23, Vedado, Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana, La Habana
The price is €42 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
€42
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hostal in Havana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
"Our stay in this Hostal was memorable, and their staff made our stay in Havana and our whole trip in Cuba a great experience We were warried about the effect of the US economic Blockade against Cuba on local transport and accommodation, so we just booked our first hotel, based on reviews. The Blockade ..."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Hostal Colonial Casa de Luca
Napper by Rottenberg
Napper by Rottenberg
4 out of 5
Calle 25 No. 1007A, Vedado, Havana, Havana
The price is €125 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€125
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Havana. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Hotel Nacional de Cuba ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
Great stay
"The hotel exceeded my expectations. The house is an art gallery and antique shop at the same time. The room was large, with all the necessary and even unnecessary comforts. The common areas are pleasant. All the staff were very attentive. The breakfast was excellent. There is no negative point to ..."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Napper by Rottenberg
Hotel Chile Habanero
Hotel Chile Habanero
4 out of 5
Calle M, #257 entre 19 y 21, El Vedado, Havana, Plaza de la Revolucion
The price is €53 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
€53
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Havana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
"The only problem was the bathroom shower doesn't work, had extremely low water pressure The place was fantastic The"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Hotel Chile Habanero
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Other neighbourhoods around El Vedado

Palacio De Los Capitanes Generales which includes a castle, interior views and heritage elements

Plaza de la Revolucion

You'll enjoy the monuments and waterfront in Plaza de la Revolucion. You might want to make time for a stop at Hotel Nacional de Cuba or Ministerio del Interior.

Plaza de la Revolucion
Monumento a Antonio Maceo showing a statue or sculpture

Centro Havana

3.5/5(19 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Centro Havana. You might want to make time for a stop at San Rafael Boulevard or Great Theatre of Havana.

Centro Havana
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Chinatown

If you're spending some time in Chinatown, Chinese Gate and Our Lady of Charity Church are top sights worth seeing.

Chinatown
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Municipality of Cerro

If you're spending some time in Municipality of Cerro, Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva and Estadio Latinoamericano are top sights worth seeing.

Municipality of Cerro
Old Havana

Old Havana

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Old Havana. You might want to make time for a stop at Plaza Vieja or National Capitol Building.

Old Havana
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Miramar

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Miramar. You might want to make time for a stop at National Aquarium or Maqueta de la Habana.

Miramar


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