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Old Town Square

Tourist attraction Plaza

One of the Best Places To Visits in Plaza Vieja


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4MP2+C22 pollo Jul, San Ignacio, La Habana, Cuba

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4.60 (2.9K reviews)

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  • 4/5 CK C. 6 months ago on Google • 1070 reviews
    Kool place to hang out. Beautiful charming buildings
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Just C. 2 months ago on Google • 501 reviews New
    May be the most beautiful plaza in Habana <3
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gary F. 1 year ago on Google • 317 reviews
    A square surrounded by beautiful heritage buildings. On a nearby street you can find entrances to the Albear Aqueduct that is a Cuban engineering masterpiece, supplying spring water to the city solely on gravity.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ann B. 1 year ago on Google • 128 reviews
    Wonderful public square in Old Havana. Several good restaurants, live music and locals enjoying the sunshine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mayz O. 7 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    One of the main squares in Havana, also known as Plaza Vieja or the Old Square. The square is surrounded by Cuban architecture building with amazing balconies overlooking the square. There are several places to eat but are very expensive. A lot of of events takes place here during the day and night. It is very lively, beautiful spot to take lots of pictures.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler N. 1 year ago on Google
    Many good restaurants in this area around Plaza Vieja, also some good Airbnb’s overlooking the plaza. A must for any visit to Cuba
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bernard N. 4 years ago on Google
    There are things you have to be there to experience, from the live music being played on the street to the old structural of beautiful buildings, art everywhere, to the coffee shops. My recommend is take the elevator to the roof and experience the view of the entire Havana, Cuba. I paid around 2 CUC to see the observatory of the live pictures of some parts of Havana.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tzufeng C. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place, everything is really old school, I traveled here alone in 2018 summer, Cuba will bring you back in time, people here are hospitable, and it's better to learn a basic Spanish first, because most of people they don't understand English. Women travel alone need to take care, a guy stalked me but eventually I'm safe. Although this happened, it didn't ruin my traveling experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 캠프오막살이 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here with homemade beer Drink Cuban coffee and play street music If you don't hear it, a trip to Cuba Half is a failure (Original) 여기서 수제맥주와 쿠바커피를 마시고 거리음악을 듣지못한다면 쿠바여행은 반은 실패한것이다
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Baptiste A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Surely the most beautiful square in Havana, near the port and in particular the antinomic thermal power station. (Original) Sûrement la plus belle place de La Havane, proche du port et notamment de l'antinomique centrale électrique thermique.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Léa K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal place to take pictures without haste ... It's worth taking a walk on the streets and enjoying the streets and residences ... The tip is to be very careful with some people who approach to ask for things, they do not usually ask for money !!! Rather ask for favors like buying things for them or providing company service !!! Don't get carried away ... 😨 There are many taking advantage of the situation and wanting to take advantage with tourists! (Original) Lugar ideal para tirar fotos sem pressa... Vale dar uma caminhada nas ruas e apreciar nas ruas e as residências... A dica é tomar muito cuidado com algumas pessoas que aborda para pedir coisas, eles não costuma pedir dinheiro!!! Mais sim pedir favores como comprar as coisas para eles ou prestar serviço de companhia!!! Não se deixe levar... 😨 Tem muitos Aproveitando a situação e querendo tirar proveito com os turistas!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Лесми Чаве �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bien
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JenniGarzon F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Old Square is an excellent place for both tourists and Cuban residents, as it has excellent gastronomic offers to share with friends and family, recommended 💯 x 💯 (Original) La plaza Vieja es un excelente lugar tanto para los turistas como para los residentes cubanos, pues tiene excelentes ofertas gastronómicas para compartir con amigos y familiares, recomendado 💯 x 💯
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaspreet S. 7 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    A pleasant square with variety of restaurants and i would really recommend Cafe Bohemia, they’ve really good food and starters.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lukasz G. 4 years ago on Google
    Another beautiful plaza! This one was used for big social gatherings back in the day. Currently you will find many school children coming here to exercise and such! Bit more peaceful as less tourists know about this place. Enjoy the beautiful architecture around this plaza!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dayana D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful as always, my old square, I miss seeing her happier, but better times will come (Original) Bella como siempre, mi plaza vieja ,extraño verla más alegre ,pero vendrán tiempos mejores
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R F. 3 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    Beautiful plaza with colonial style buildings surrounding the plaza and brick paved. There are several restaurants and bars in and around the plaza definitely a must visit. You can see the buildings and surroundings have been beautifully renovated. Just beware of the usual scams and beggars that may approach you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russ L. 5 years ago on Google • 2141 reviews
    One of my favorite for her beauty and elegance is Plaza Vieja or Old Square. You can see lovely examples of traditional Cuban architecture from colonial times found within the brilliantly colored glass windows, the beautiful balconies and the brightly colored hued buildings. Nowadays. Plaza Vieja remains a beautiful square filled with traditional Cuban architecture and a few outdoor cafes. It is picturesque area to walk around along the cobblestone streets and sweeping views of Havana's historical past.

  • 5/5 Norbert S. 1 year ago on Google • 769 reviews
    Ein schöner alter Platz, dessen Gebäude größtenteils schon renoviert sind. Vor etlicher Zeit war unter diesem Platz eine Tiefgarage, die nach dem Verfall abgerissen wurde.

  • 5/5 Lemuel R. 4 months ago on Google • 477 reviews
    Very bustling area. Great restaurants

  • 3/5 Atlashrugger 1 year ago on Google • 269 reviews
    Pleasant square with very well preserved buildings but missing some liveliness and too many people constantly asking us to change money. There are only a few restaurants in the square with open air seating. Otherwise it's a big open air square, no trees, seats or much else to make you stop. Worth checking out just to walk through.

  • 5/5 Phanendra d. 3 months ago on Google • 193 reviews New
    Nice place. Very clean and relatively quite

  • 5/5 Dirk M. 5 months ago on Google • 174 reviews
    Plaza Vieja ist ein toller Platz in mitten der Stadt. Hier sieht man schöne alte Gebäude die auch wieder restauriert wurden oder werden. Auf dem Platz findet man einige Lokale zum Essen und Trinken. Empfehlung ist aber das man lieber ein paar Straßen weiter geht und hier was isst da die Preise dann auch nicht so unverschämt teuer sind.

  • 4/5 Red V. 2 years ago on Google
    I have heard there is not much to do in Havana but we spent few hours in the old town, there is really not much.. good to take lovely photos and to see great architecture, couple of cafes around.

  • 3/5 Mr J. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice square in Havana, there are some nice bars that overlook the square so you can watch the world go by with a drink in hand

  • 5/5 Cathy P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a beautiful and impressive place. The reparation and conservation work is amazing, as someone who remembers it was a wreck. Now it is full of hotels, restaurants and bars and a joy to watch the world go by from its terraces.

  • 5/5 Dimitrij V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to visit. Beautiful houses and good bars and restaurants. Of course it is very touristic place and they have touristic prices as well.

  • 5/5 Paweł 1 year ago on Google
    Old Square - The Plaza Vieja is a square located in Old Havana. It was designed in 1559 and is the most striking plaza in Havana from an architectural point of view. Here the Cuban baroque coexists with the Art Nouveau inspired by the Gaudinian style.

  • 5/5 Martina T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice architecture (Original) Sehr schöne Architektur

  • 5/5 Vasily T. 4 years ago on Google
    Lots of old buildings

  • 5/5 aysun h. 4 years ago on Google
    Beauuuuuutiful place!

  • 5/5 Maria O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic food and most owners 🤩🤩😍😍 (Original) La comida fantastica y los dueños más 🤩🤩😍😍

  • 5/5 Richard R. 6 years ago on Google
    The architecture of the building's are awesome. Restoration is carefully done by hand, section by section. La Vitrola Restaurant offered excellent menu and beverage for a very reasonable and affordable price. Recommend eating here.

  • 5/5 Veronica R. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful square in Havana that has different restaurants to choose from when hungry or simply space to wander around while looking up at the beautiful colorful architecture around the Square. It also has a centerpiece of history and an interesting sculpture of a woman holding a fork while riding a rooster. Locals will share with you menus of the eateries nearby or will be available to give tours of the city. A wonderful place!

  • 5/5 Stefan H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very nice place to eat and trink and enjoy the old city Havanna.

  • 5/5 judy N. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place and safe for walk and enjoy Cuba in a good environment.

  • 5/5 Anthony D. 1 year ago on Google
    Classic and traditional style square. There's a vendor making and selling 🥥 coconut drinks with rum, highly recommended as its refreshing with a hint of alcohol. Afterwards I do recommend asking the vendor if he can cut up the inside for a light snack of coconut chunks.

  • 5/5 Raphaël U. 1 year ago on Google
    So beautiful place with many fancy restaurants around I definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Eva B. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful square with lots of coffee shops and restaurants- pick carefully.

  • 3/5 Michael C. 1 year ago on Google
    Some nice bars, but it's the only place we could find WIFI outside of hotels.

  • 5/5 Claire W. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice place to see, good surrounding restaurants

  • 5/5 Jorge J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magical place that must be known when visiting Havana. (Original) Un lugar mágico que se debe conocer cuando se visita La Habana.

  • 5/5 Fatima L. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 4/5 PEPE A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magical place of the deepest Cuba (Original) Lugar mágico de la Cuba más profunda

  • 3/5 Jing S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many restaurant and coffee bar (Original) Vielen Restaurant und Kaffee Bar

  • 5/5 Tina T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Charming place with establishments that surround it with a lot of charm. (Original) Lloc encantador amb establiments que la rodegen amb molt d'encant.

  • 5/5 Isabelle M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice little square located in a picturesque Cuban district. (Original) Jolie petite place située dans un pittoresque quartier cubain.

  • 5/5 Denis K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, calm. It is interesting to sit and watch people. (Original) Красиво, спокойно. Интересно сидеть, смотреть на людей.

  • 5/5 Meghan T. 3 years ago on Google
    Gives you a feeling of time machine. Nice building

  • 5/5 Vasileios P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A square full of dance, song, colors, traditional buildings! (Original) Πλατεία γεμάτη χορό, τραγούδι, χρώματα, παραδοσιακά κτίρια!

  • 5/5 CARLOS P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place and restaurants delicious food (Original) Muy bonito lugar y los restaurantes comida deliciosa

  • 5/5 Tera C. 5 years ago on Google
    Spectacular! Wow! Mind boggling! Must see! Bucket List Check! Just incredible! Viva La Cuba! La Habana Amore!

  • 5/5 Ru 1. 4 years ago on Google
    Havana I love you. The best place on earth- culture, drinks, palm trees, salsa, music and history. What more can you ask for?

  • 3/5 Paul G M. 5 years ago on Google
    Just about centre of the city waterfront area with quick access by foot into city centre. A but scruffy and run down but interesting.

  • 5/5 Xavi 4 years ago on Google
    One of the squares of la Habana, and one of the most beautiful of the city. Restaurants around and life at day and at night. Recommended

  • 4/5 Alián Rigñack Q. 3 years ago on Google
    There are excellent views from the restaurants around the square.

  • 5/5 Brandy W. 4 years ago on Google
    Cuba is so beautiful! I love the structures and the people are extremely nice.

  • 4/5 Dare P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to see and have coffee or mojito! Astronomia building has a rooftop camera that is a very interesting.

  • 5/5 Claudia V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice brewery in Pizza Vieja (Original) Bella birreria in Pizza Vieja

  • 5/5 Liliana b. 4 years ago on Google
    Home ❤️

  • 4/5 Folco De R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The square is pleasant and much frequented mainly by tourists from the local folklore spots. (Original) La piazza è piacevole e molto frequentata soprattutto da turisti tra macchie di folklore locale.

  • 5/5 Claudiaoso C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Plaza Vieja is currently one of the most important and popular in Old Havana, as it is a recreational and cultural complex. All the buildings that surround it were former residence of the aristocracy in colonial times and have been rescued and restored, to serve visitors to the Historic Center of the City. (Original) La Plaza Vieja en la actualidad es una de las más importantes y populares de la Habana Vieja, por ser un complejo recreativo y cultural. Todas las edificaciones que la rodean fueron antiguas residencia de la aristocracia en tiempos de la colonia y han sido rescatadas y restauradas, para darles servicio a los visitantes del Centro Histórico de la Ciudad.

  • 5/5 Maxim B. 4 years ago on Google
    A must visit in Havana!

  • 4/5 Drozdov P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very characteristic place in old Havana. Feels the age of this place. It can be seen that the buildings were built sooo rich by people, but then they were abandoned for some time. (Original) Очень характерное место в старой Гаване. Ощущается возраст этого места. Видно, что здания были построены оооочень богатыми людьми, но потом были покинуты на какое-то время.

  • 3/5 May MY T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Experience local people's living pool party (Original) 體驗當地人的生活池方

  • 5/5 Juan Jose F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very complete gastronomic offer, dance music. Nice without a doubt (Original) Una oferta gastronómica muy completa, musica baile. Agradable sin duda

  • 5/5 Luiz Fernando G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and great square, well maintained and with cafes and bars around. Unmissable. (Original) Linda e ótima praça, bem conservada e com cafés e bares ao redor. Imperdível.

  • 5/5 Alexis R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For me the most beautiful place in my Havana, I recommend taking a mojito in a rooftop bar. (Original) Pour moi la plus belle place de ma Havane, je recommande de prendre un mojito dans un bar en rooftop.

  • 3/5 Marcelo S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice historical place but with a lot of dirt and with people who continually try to get your money. All the places to visit are payments with very high prices. (Original) Lindo lugar histórico pero con mucha suciedad y con gente que continuamente trata de sacarte el dinero. Todos los lugares para conocer son pagos con precios muy altos.

  • 4/5 Максим �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Like the rest of the square of old Havana (Original) Как и остальные площади старой Гаваны

  • 5/5 Claudia C. 3 years ago on Google
    I always like visiting here. It's like traveling back in the past. I always have a blast ❤️

  • 5/5 Andrés felipe Salazar r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

  • 5/5 Miguel H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to visit as a tourist. (Original) Buen lugar para visitar como turista.

  • 4/5 Patricia Haydee F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful square, its architecture, Congratulations to the Cubans who preserve their culture (Original) Bellísima plaza, su arquitectura, Felicitaciones a Los Cubanos que preservan su cultura


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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