Hostal Elena Morina

Habana del Este


Hay Perro reads the sign, but don't worry: the mutt that resides here is friendly (really), as is hostess Elena, who once lived in Italy. There's great coffee and three decent rooms (nay, apartments) with kitchenettes and a leafy patio a few blocks back from the beach.


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