Hostel Iraida

The apartment was full of positive atmosphere. I enjoyed communicating with the Cuban family. The mother was extremely nice and helpful. She kept smiling all the time. They have a safety box with a key, which is a big plus !   — Customer review (2012-01-08) Hostelbookers

First of all Iraida is so kind :) I feel like home with Iraida :) and they cleaned the room everyday even though I used the room for four days :) and if u r traveling alone its hard to meet people in Cuba cuz theres no hostel but I met amazing friends from her house and we travelled togeher :)   — MINJU PARK (2012-01-07) Hostelbookers

They are the most helpful and open people I ever met. They help you with every issue from watching your luggage to arrange your accommodation and transport to wherever in Cuba.   — Customer review (2012-01-04) Hostelbookers

Everything!!!Iraida and Alejandro are nice people and very helpfull. i recommend it.   — Alessandro Paudice (2011-12-15) Hostelbookers

I really enjoyed my stay here, the hosts were great,!   — Customer review (2011-12-13) Hostelbookers

It is a great place. I like that the son of the owner speaks English and he give us a good informations. Near are also places with good and cheap food, it is near to the bus station Viazul. Not so close to the center, but i liket it, cus we could take an old car taxi, which was a nice experience. And it is also cheap - for one person not more than 10 nacional pesos (this is less then 0,5 €).   — Customer review (2011-12-12) Hostelbookers

Pleople were really friendly you felt as home.   — Maria Escobar (2011-11-12) Hostelbookers

Good for backpackers who travel alone. Price is good, and around the location is good food for local prices. And walking or taxi to the centre is very easy.   — Customer review (2011-10-20) Hostelbookers

Iraida and Alejandro are great hosts and always helpful.   — Katarzyna Nowak (2011-10-15) Hostelbookers

Very friendly and helpful, even when we arrived at 2am after our flight was delayed.   — Customer review (2011-09-17) Hostelbookers

- Iraida is a really nice person who takes care of you during your trip... - "La casa Iraida" which is the least expensive in La Havana... - You can meet very friendly people (fellow travelers) during your stay.   — Cedric Monot (2011-09-09) Hostelbookers

I liked the owner,she is such a nice lady.   — Helena Winterhalter (2011-08-27) Hostelbookers

Best place ever! Really greate and clean accomodation with lovely and helpful crew. It is also a good spot to meet other travellers.   — Customer review (2011-08-22) Hostelbookers

It has dorm rooms, which saves a lot of money for solo travelers and provide opportunities to meet people. Alejandro speaks good English and is very hospitable. It is far from the center, but clse to P-4 and 222 bus which takes you to capitolio for 1 peso.   — Customer review (2011-08-21) Hostelbookers

Iraida and Alejandro are super nice and really went above and beyond to help me through some tough times in Cuba. Their home is a great place to stay if you're on a budget and/or want to meet other travelers in Cuba. It's also really easy to get around Havana from there since it's only a few blocks from the shared taxi route.   — Rebecca Green (2011-08-19) Hostelbookers

the dog.   — Customer review (2011-08-16) Hostelbookers

I totally recommend this hostel. Iraida, Alejandro and his uncle were so nice. Even the women who lives across the next door Mari Antonia!!!They were hospitable and helpful. I'll definitely go back to this hostel when I get back to Cuba! It's kind of far from the center but you can always take the taxi at 10 cup (moneda nacional) which is amazingly cheap!   — HYEJEONG CHOI (2011-08-15) Hostelbookers

it was close to street 23   — Customer review (2011-08-11) Hostelbookers

The location is perfect for travellers to see Havana, you can get around very esily to all the different places. Its clean, private and above all its so safe! Unlike many hostels in Havana and Cuba as a whole you can really trust this family and they will bend over backwards to help you and make you feel comfortable. Don't be scared off by their warnings and advise its the best you will be given!   — Sophie Fox (2011-08-10) Hostelbookers

Iraida and Alejandro were so welcoming and so hospitable. They helped me with everything I had a question about, and the food is great! I love the neighbourhood, Vedado is REAL Havana, and if you don't see it you won't understand Cuba. Thank you so much!   — Michelle Shackleton (2011-08-01) Hostelbookers