Casas Particulares in Cuba

Since 1997 the Cuban government allows residents to rent rooms in their houses to tourists, they are called Casas Particulares. The owners of the Casas help to promote their casas by distributing business cards, and by advertising on websites such as www.Cuba-Junky.com. You often will get their cards while traveling around Cuba.

Cubans with a special license can rent rooms in their homes to foreigners. You can recognize them from the street by the blue signs as shown on the T-Shirt (see picture), Casas owners must post this sign on their front doors. The signs will read: 'Arrendador Divisa.

What does a casa cost per night?

Average prices of casas particulares in CUC (convertible pesos) per room lodging only depends on the location, amenities, season and popularity of the casa. You can count on a rate between 20 and 35 cuc per room per night. Breakfast should be around 3 or 4 CUC pp and dinner 10 cuc max.

Remember, its all about value, the better the casa the more you will pay of course. Could be the casa has a shared bathroom with others, or a private bathroom. Just 1 room or a whole private appartment with livingroom and kitchen. A better area of the city or a very nice view ... All depends ...

How do I make a reservation?

Directly email the casa through Cuba-Junky
The cheapest way because when you email the casa directly you do not pay commission.
Casas register at Cuba-Junky several times a week, we make them a page, an email form and you can email them directly through Cuba-Junky. If we do not have email adresses we constantly search the internet for casa emails and often former clients send us email addresses of casas, we add them to their page and so you can email them.

By phone
Not all casas have email in this case you can contact them by phone. Don't worry you don't speak Spanish, casa owners are used to talk to people all over the world, you'll manage :) Next to every phone number we have add a link to Rebtel a company who offers cheap calls to Cuba The first phone call is for free.

Book through Hostelbookers or Hostelsclub
At the Cuba-Junky website you will find casas connected with booking websites like Hostelbookers or Hostelsclub. You will book these casas with instant confirmation, now that is easy right? You pay through a secure connection a small reservation fee and you will receive the confirmation within a few minutes by email.
You can recognize these "instant confirmation casas" by the small red square icon

One more thing about reservations in general ...
Casa owners really want to have their rooms full everyday if possible of course
It happens when you enter the casa you reserved and it seems occupied by other people who showed up earlier that day or wanted to stay some extra nights ....
I agree, it is not a proffesional way to do business but please do not blame the casa owner, but understand such things happen because:
1. The casa owner have to pay a huge monthly tax to rent out rooms, some 300 cuc per month, they have to pay this tax even if they have guests or not!
2. Many tourists make a reservation but do not show up when they did not pay in advance

When such a thing happens the casa owner will ALWAYS have an alternative for you which has at least the same conditions you are looking for and sometimes even better. Don't worry you will get a great place to stay.
Be smart and call 2 days before or the same day early in the morning to confirm your stay.

Casas Particulares in Cuba

What does a casa cost per night?

How do I make a reservation?

How do I find a casa particular by myself on location?

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