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Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla

3.5 star property
Colonial Havana bed & breakfast in Old Havana with free breakfast

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Interior
Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Villegas 441, Havana
  • Paseo de Marti
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • National Capitol Building
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Havana (HAV-Jose Marti Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2018
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View

Deluxe Room, City View

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2018
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2018
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
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The price is AU$86
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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About the area

Havana

At Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Plaza Vieja and Malecón. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include free buffet breakfast. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a fridge in a common area, free newspapers in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Old Havana B&B include Hotel Nacional de Cuba and Hotel Capri.
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What's nearby

  • Central Park - 7 min walk
  • Plaza Vieja - 8 min walk
  • Hotel Inglaterra - 9 min walk
  • Havana Cathedral - 13 min walk
  • Hotel Nacional de Cuba - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teniente Rey 360 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Dandy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bigote Gato - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Chanchullero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Patchanka - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla

Colonial Havana bed & breakfast in Old Havana with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla. A complete renovation of Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla was completed in January 2018.

This Colonial Havana bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1900
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This individually decorated accommodation has separate dining areas. Beds feature down duvets. This Havana bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 15; reservation required

Things to do

  • Books
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 19 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (102 centimetre high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 15

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Dona Isabel Giraldilla Havana
Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Havana
Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Bed & breakfast
Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Bed & breakfast Havana

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

As of 9 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla on 12 Feb 2025 start from AU$84.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

The closest beach to Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla is Santa María del Mar Beach (16.9 km).

Does Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Dogs are welcome at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla, with food and water bowls on offer.

Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Szymon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner. Helpful with everything. The flat is in the center of old havana close capitol. Localisation 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from Home in Havana viela
Charming colonial B&B, absolutely clean and calm, friendly Hosts, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARISA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilhosa
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, the staff is top notch! From the greeting to the food and the staff that makes the breakfast. I just loved it. WiFi available, air conditioning, and beautiful decor. I would be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESUS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muy recomendable, la situación es excelente para llegar a pie a casi todo. Todo el staff es muy agradable y te hacen sentir en casa desde el primer momento. Desayuno estupendo. Nos alojamos al principio y al final de nuestro viaje por Cuba. Nos ayudaron con los traslados y sugirieron restaurantes y excursiones. Gracias por vuestra hospitalidad, nuestro hijo también estaba muy contento. Nos encantaría volver algún día.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenita Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dona Isabel is a small and family run hotel. Communication with the owner was good and she had helpful advice. The property is clean,.safe.and centrally located in Old Havana. We had a shared family room with ensuite bathroom.Breakfast is served out on the patio and was very lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

farzan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bonita casa menos de diez minutos caminando del Capitolio. Limpia, con wifi gratis y desayuno incluído. Sin cortes de luz. A tener en cuenta que hay que comprarse el agua en tiendas que encontraréis cerca. No es accesible para silla de ruedas ya que no hay ascensor. Nos recomendaron el restaurante Teniente Rey 360 muy cerquita y muy rico. ¡Recomendada!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to the main tourist attractions. We were a little worried about the noise when we arrived as a lot was happening outside, but the rooms are at the back of the house and very quiet. Breakfast was included and it was amazing. Melisa was waiting for us in the house, she gave us great advice about drinking water, money and nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL, Bralorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding value. Be aware that this property is located in the heart of the decay in Havana, and a general, in Cuba. There's garbage on the street, dog poop all over the place, the smell of urine at every corner, it's like a war zone with a mix of smiling , sad,and neutral, local faces walking around
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gulnara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The staff is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Doña Isabel - La giraldilla and was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional friendliness of the staff. From the moment I arrived, they greeted me with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Throughout my stay, they went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. Whether it was offering helpful local tips or promptly addressing any requests, their dedication to customer service was truly outstanding. I left the hotel feeling not just like a guest, but like a valued member of their community. Kudos to the staff for making my stay memorable and enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandrine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Francois

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice for a casa particular in Havana!
This lovely casa is well situated in Old Havana. The hosts do everything they can to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The room is spacious, comfortable bed, hot shower, and a great breakfast. Strongly recommend for any one looking for a more unique stay than a hotel. It’s the best way to enjoy this beautiful city!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevor
Great accommodation and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

NATHALIE

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this property. You are in one of the beautiful, old buildings right in the center of Havana. Gisele and Patricia are wonderful! The apartment is lovely, with a sitting area and balcony on the street. Highly recommend the breakfasts: great local fruits, eggs, fresh juices, jams. You can book trips, taxis, exchange money, get recommendations from Gisele. This is a highly convenient option since often it is hard to figure out on the street. We definitely recommend this property. We will be back, we very much enjoyed our stay in Havana, Cuba!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very beautifully furnished. Within walking distance to most of the best parts of Havana. Very kind and gracious staff. I would return.

6/10 Okay

Josee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
The free breakfast was great and the staff very pleasant. But like most houses in Havana it is run down and up a very steep flight of steps to get to your room. The neigh borhood is noisy and not very clean but very close to all the good things going on in Havana. I am now in Veradero a suburban part of Havana and much less interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024