Mar 08, 2017 - what a lovely casa! The house owner is such a sweet and caring lady. I got sick during my vacation and she took care of me like a mom. I can only recommend the house. One thing i didnt liked was that we did notget a key for the house. There was always somebody to open the door for us, doesnt matter which time we came home. Its very close to the center and the Malcon. I felt save there and would defenetly go there again!
Jan 18, 2017 - Isabel was lovely, great breakfast, lots of advice, lovely cheap cocktails in the evening. She booked the other Casa's and shared taxis for our week touring around Cuba. Thanks Isabel, we will stay here again when we come back through Havana
Jan 02, 2017 - Great place - great host. Very nice good service and breakfast. We had booked 3 rooms and only one was available when we arrived. Isabel had arrange 2 rooms in other casa, but not OK when we had received confirmation for 3 rooms.
Dec 10, 2016 - We couldn't reccomend Casa Isabel enough, the reception we got was fantastic from the family. Shamefully we speak little Spanish but still managed to have some conversation, we were made to feel very welcome. We have recommended to friends who stayed also, it's location is a bit of a distance from the tourist parts giving you the experience of the real Cuba. If you are looking for experience and authenticity then a walk around the streets here is a must, the people were so friendly in the neighbourhood. It often took me a while to get around as I stopped so often to chat to the locals. A short distance to the Malecon you can walk to the central tourist locations, or grab a taxi particular for a small cost.
Jun 24, 2016 - Ridiculous!! It is not where it says it is on the map it's much further away. Also upon arrival, having made a booking 6 months previously. They had no idea we were coming "Isabel never told me you were coming" and as such hadn't kept beds for us and were trying to send us to their friends casa which was further away again and were also just rude. Had to find somewhere else to stay- would recommend Rolando's backpacker.
May 17, 2016 - our stay in the ' casa isabel ' was very nice , clean and helpful for the first days in Havana ! the host were very friendly and all the time for asking there. highly recommended!!
Feb 28, 2016 - Location is good if you want to do a bit of exploring off the beaten path. Strange thing was that the toilets didn't have toilet seats when I was there. Breakfast was 4 CUC per person per day. It's kind of high but it beat looking for food in the morning. Breakfast was a plate of fruit, eggs, bread, juice, and coffee. Also, all the rooms share a common hallway which is partially open to the outdoors. It's hard to explain and it's not really a big deal though. But you will hear Isabel and her family talking very loudly. it didn't bother me too much and they usually quiet down by 8PM.
Feb 23, 2016 - Casa Isabelwas a really clean and quiet place and the Isabel speak some english and she was really kind and helpfull. Thanks a lot.
Feb 23, 2016 - ncorrect attitude when booking with breakfast, it was refused. They wanted to pay extra. After categorical refusal on our part, the breakfast was coffee and banana. We were called up fees, which we had not ordered and the like.
The rooms are clean, but without windows, with a common corridor in the middle of that has carved a jacuzzi. It's very dangerous when crossing the corridor.
The owner speaks Spanish and English speaking need to cry, which definitely creates difficulty.
Near the hostel is bad, though located near the Malecon, but far from the center.
I would rebooking again.
Feb 19, 2016 - Had a wonderful stay here! Isabel is very friendly and helpful. Located in de center of Havana so walking distance to the old and new town (within 15min walk) would recommend this casa and will go back here next time I visit Cuba!