El Vedado Travel Guide

Havana

El Vedado featuring markets as well as a large group of people
El Vedado featuring a city and heritage elements as well as a small group of people
El Vedado as well as an individual male
El Vedado showing 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.


Popular places to visit


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 ฿1,803 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
฿1,803
฿2,134 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Havana. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"awesome & pleasurable workers"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

CasavanaCuba 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 ฿1,331 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿1,331
฿1,615 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hostal in Havana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (170 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
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 ฿4,967 per night from 2 May to 3 May
฿4,967
฿5,116 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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 their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
"Beautiful and comfortable property. The staff at El Candil was wonderful, Everyone was extremely helpful. Really the best service I have ever experienced at a hotel anywhere and I travel frequently. We will definitely return."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

El Candil 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 ฿3,427 per night from 21 May to 22 May
฿3,427
฿3,427 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Havana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
"We had a delightful stay at the hotel. Each and every staff member was friendly and helpful. The facilities are good and the hotel is beautiful and really well maintained. The cost reflects the high standards. There is a pleasant outdoor area and rooftop bar. The Vedado area is far less intense than ..."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

La Alameda Boutique Hotel
Hostal Marques de Liz
Hostal Marques de Liz
2.5 out of 5
Calle 25 #715, entre D y E, Vedado, Havana
The price is ฿1,515 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
฿1,515
฿1,561 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this hostal in Havana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"Very hospitable and helpful staff, nice property."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Hostal Marques de Liz
Hotel Chile Habanero
Hotel Chile Habanero
4 out of 5
Calle M, #257 entre 19 y 21, El Vedado, Havana, Plaza de la Revolucion
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,931 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
฿1,931
฿1,931 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Havana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)
"This hotel provides great service in a particularly challenging place. They were very gracious and did everything they could to make things work even when the country lost power and running water. If you need a place to base when going to Havana, Hotel Chili Habanero is a great choice!"

Reviewed on 18 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 José Martí Memorial.

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 Great Theatre of Havana or Hotel Inglaterra.

Centro Havana
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Chinatown

If you're spending some time in Chinatown, Our Lady of Charity Church and Chinese Gate 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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