Cuba´s second city is hot, hilly and exhausting but at the same time seductively languid. Built on a sequence of hills overlooking a large bay with the Sierra Maestra in the background, it is certainly one of Cuba´s most picturesque cities. Its colourful streets sweep up and down steep hills, making walking through the city, although pleasant, a little tiring if done in long stretches.
Yet Santiago has a singular vibrancy, its predominantly mulatto people, a mix of Spanish, French from Haiti and huge numbers of African slaves, are persistently friendly.
It has plenty to offer for sightseers, blessed as it is with a host of interesting museums, buildings and places (Moncada Barracks, Emilio Bacardi Museum, The Cathedral, Morro Castle, La Maison, Calle Heredia...)
This unique hotel is located at The Gran Piedra National Park, around 25 km away from the city of Santiago de Cuba and at 1225 meters above sea level in a spectacular natural area in the Sierra Maestra. The Gran Piedra Hotel consists of 18 cabins, which provide excellent accommodation for those who love nature.
Note: The Gran Piedra Hotel can only be booked online through Cuba Travel Network.
The Hotel Libertad is centrally located in one of the busiest parts of Santiago de Cuba, considered to be the most Caribbean city in Cuba. Within walking distance of this budget hotel you can find all the town’s main attractions, plenty of cozy restaurants and places to get a refreshing drink. Hotel Libertad offers well furnished rooms, some without windows, a lobby bar and a wonderful rooftop terrace.
Hotel Villa Gaviota Santiago recently has been added to our selection of Santiago de Cuba hotels. This is a 3-star hotel featuring 47 air-conditioned standard rooms and two junior suites, all with private bathrooms. Villa Gaviota Santiago is located in the residential neighborhood of Vista Alegre, at just few minutes from the cultural, historical and commercial centre of Santiago de Cuba. The hotel has Satellite TV, safety deposit boxes and two Junior Suites
The hotel will be closed due to maintenance and renovation until further notice.
Comfortable accommodation with fantastic views of Santiago de Cuba, the bay and the distant Sierra Maestra mountains.
The hotel will be closed due to maintenance and renovation until further notice.
Club Amigo Carisol Los Corales hotel is located in Baconao Park, considered by UNESCO, a natural reserve of the biosphere. Its surroundings are specials to enjoy a full contact with nature
The hotel will be closed due to maintenance and renovation until further notice.
The blue waters of the Caribbean and the renowned Sierra Maestra mountains surround Hotel Brisas Sierra Mar and Los Galeones. The Brisas Sierra Mar Hotel combines the benefits of a beach resort with all inclusive services and spectacular views of this mountainous region, which can be enjoyed almost anywhere around the hotel.
Hotel Encanto San Basilio was originally built in the second decade of the 20th century. The hotel re-opened in July 2003 after a full renovation and refurbishment. Its 8 rooms and a small restaurant are decorated with furniture that corresponds with the architecture of the building. Hotel San Basilio offers a nice, familiar environment, pleasant restaurant and kind service.
Hotel Casa Granda (1914) is located right in the heart of the most Caribbean city of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. Its lovely eclectic façade make it one of the most attractive buildings in the area. Casa Granda allows you to enjoy breathtaking views of the city and surroundings from the handsome roof garden restaurant. Hotel Casa Granda is perfectly located for those who like to experience the famous carnival of Santiago de Cuba.
