Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2018
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2018
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Villegas 441, Havana

What's nearby

  • Plaza Vieja - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Capitol Building - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hotel Inglaterra - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Havana Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hotel Nacional de Cuba - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

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

Bed & breakfast in the historical district, remodeled in 2018
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and wedding services
  • Books, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate dining areas, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 15; reservation required

Things to do

  • Books
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1900
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2018
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 8 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 15

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 10 (subject to availability).

Does Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Partagás Cigar Factory.

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Doña Isabel - La Giraldilla Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 189 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

8/10

Lovely host and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

A great place to stay, clean and comfortable, great breakfast and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. The location is slightly out of the centre of Old Havana but easily walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent service, very accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We highly recommend! Wonderful experience Easy to walk to several places and felt safe Efficient check-in Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Charming colonial B&B, absolutely clean and calm, friendly Hosts, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

The place was nice and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

While street outside is run down this is real Havana and does not reflect the excellent accomodation and service at the casa. I fully recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

I had a wonderful stay! The location is excellent, with good accommodation and tasty breakfast. Gisel and her team were very attentive, kind and gave me all the guidance so that I could enjoy Havana and Varadero.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Loved it ! Soo many interesting stories
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Very supportive staff, location nicely located in the middle of the old town with lots of attractions within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Great accommodation and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

It was an amazing stay in Habana. The breakfast was delicious, the room was always super clean and pretty and the air conditioning worked perfectly. Bathrooms were also very good with hot water and no issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

My family and I enjoyed every bit of staying at this property. The breakfast was great, the staff were kind and very accommodating when my flight was delayed and we had to check out late. Perfect location too! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

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

10/10

Great location and extremely helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Amazing stay in an authentic Cuban casa. Decor is gorgeous Very good location. Simple check in and check out. Host gave recommendations for things to do in Havana.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Extremely helpful and service-minded people at our service here. Also cosy place, clean and a good location. However, a bit hard to find from the street, as there is no sign of it from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

It is very beautifully furnished. Within walking distance to most of the best parts of Havana. Very kind and gracious staff. I would return.

10/10

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

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

Everything was super ! Thank you Gisel and Patricia ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Hector is the must of the host, he helped me on several grounds. The house is very central, close from everything of interest. I had a very cool stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023