Cuba Guide
Santiago de Cuba
Casas particulares
1 Casa Colonial Maruchi San Félix no.357 e/ San Germán y Trinidad 
22/62-0767, 
maruchi@ciges.inf.cu 
www.casasantiagodecubacolonial.sitio.net Two rooms are available in this magnificent colonial house. Vintage brass beds, exposed brickwork and wooden beams add romance, while a well-tended patio filled with lush plants and a menagerie of birds and other pets is the perfect spot for the al-fresco breakfast, included in the price. Price: $20-30CUC
2 Casa de Arlex Rojas Cruz San Francisco no.303 e/ San Félix y San Bartolome 22/62-2517 Although there isn't much natural light in either of the two a/c rooms, this colonial house is still a very viable option. It boasts a tranquil patio furnished with rocking chairs and is home to two docile dogs and entertaining owners. Parking available. Price: $20-30CUC
3 Casa de Bernardino Alvarez Moraguez Calle 8 no.60 e/ 1ra y 3ra Reparto Viste Alegre 22/64-1150 Two spacious a/c rooms, one with television, in a pleasant house in Viste Alegre. While this is some way from the centre, it will suit those looking for a quieter, more suburban house and perhaps those with a car. Price: $20-30CUC
4 Casa de Caridad Roque Carnicería 408 e/ San Geronimo y San Francisco 22/65-4732 The small, plain, self-contained double bedroom is located in splendidly quiet isolation up on the roof, although the stairs, in the rainy season, can be quite treacherous. Price: $20-30CUC
5 Casa de Dulce M Soulry Mora Trinidad no.503 e/ San Felix y San Bartolome 22/65-4727 jcsoulary67@yahoo.com Two rooms set around a central, tranquil, red-tiled courtyard. Clean and functional, with modern fittings, both the rooms have a/c, TV and a fridge. Price: $20-30CUC
6 Casa de Leonard y Rosa Clarín no.9 e/ Aguilera y Heredia 22/62-3574 Two-room mini-apartment with two beds, a bathroom, a fridge and a small patio in a wonderful eighteenth-century house featuring period ironwork, wooden walls, high ceilings and red-and-blue stained-glass windows. Price: $20-30CUC
7 Casa de Mabel Martínez Torrez Corona no.753 e/ Santa Rita y Santa Lucía 22/69-5926 Offering two unremarkable but clean rooms with bathroom, a/c and fridge. A good fall-back if other options are full. Price: $20-30CUC
8 Casa de Mary and Felix San Germán no.165 e/ Rastro y Gallo 22/65-3720 Two nicely furnished, comfortable a/c rooms, both with a second bed for a child, are available for rent in this exceptionally friendly household. An enchanting lantern-lit garden out back and a roof terrace with swings are a real bonus. A little far from the centre but very good value, this is a top choice. Price: $20-30CUC
9 Casa de Migdalia Gámez Rodrígues Trova Corona 371 Altos e/ San Germán y Trinidad 22/62-4569 Two good-sized a/c double rooms with private bath are on offer in this welcoming household, as well as a self-contained apartment with a double bedroom, kitchen/dining room, laundry facilities and TV that would suit someone on a longer stay. There's also a communal roof terrace with lovely views, and meals are available. Price: $20-30CUC
10 Casa de Nolvis Rivaflecha San Basilio no.122 e/ Padre Pico y Teniente Rey 22/62-2972 Two clean, a/c rooms, each with two beds and its own hot-water bathroom, in a sociable house with a lively communal area. Close to the Padre Pico steps, in a quiet area of town with off-road parking; a good selection for those with a car. Price: $20-30CUC
11 Casa de Raimundo Ocaña y Bertha Peña Heredia no.308 e/ Carnicería y Calvario 22/62-4097 co8kz@yahoo.es A charming, very central household with an attractive, sunny patio, unfortunately bedevilled by noisy passing traffic. Two rooms, both with a/c, and private bathrooms with hot water. Price: $20-30CUC
12 Casa de Ylia Deas Díaz San Félix no.362 e/ San Germán y Trinidad 22/65-4138 A pleasant house owned by a big welcoming family offering one spacious, high-ceilinged, comfortable room with a/c and TV. The bathroom is shared and you have to walk through the house to get to it. Price: $20-30CUC