What a true waste of time! Mrs G and I were excited to see the house but it was a letdown. You can’t walk into it at all. All you can do is peer through doors and windows. Combine that with the throngs at the museum, your time would be better spent looking at the pics and walking around Havana. It’s also a shame to see how poorly the museum is preserving the items.

Finca Vigía, house of the famous Ernest Hemingway, located in a suburb of Havana, Cuba. It is a Spanish Catalan architectural building which is now a museum belonging to the Cuban government; The tour guide says Ernest donated to house to the state...or they just took it over after he left and never returned. Hemingway lived here when he wrote the famous "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and “The Old Man and the Sea”. Locals in Havana say that he used to go to the old city to El Floridita bar to have breakfast and the Daiquiri cocktail and to the Bodeguita del Medio for dinner and mojitos. Having done that route I can say there are around 8 miles between the house and the venues. The house has been kept in good condition, everything inside is well preserved, as a tourist you cannot enter it, but are allowed to look through the open windows and you can see all the furniture and the massive collection of books he had. You can as well see Hemingway's boat, the 32-foot long Pilar. The only place you can go in is the tower by the house where a telescope is still in place, overseeing the city. Cannot use it, ot because of the privacy side of it, but to prevent it from being broken by the tourists. There is a toilet facility on the property and you have to pay to get in (just like 99% of Cuba's toilets).

This museum is so interesting. You can’t enter the house, but you can see through all the doors and windows. In addition, for a small tip, the women inside will take pictures for you. It’s very interesting and with information from local tour guides and a friend, I was also able to learn more about Hemingway and his life when he lived here. I also took some of these photos myself. You are able to see his fishing boat, his hunting trophies, lots of photos, including him with Fidel Castro.

My only regret about our visit to the Finca Vigia was that I didn’t have with me a copy of Islands In The Stream from which to read aloud to my friends the passage in which Hemingway describes leaning the Finca for the city on a cool and overcast day “nursing a rusty nail”. I was a teenager when I first read this and hadn’t a clue what he meant. Years later I discovered a rusty nail is made from equal parts Drambuie and scotch. Of all the sites in and around Havana we visited on our ‘Hemingway tour’, this was the best - and also the most dignified; the downtown bars were quite tawdry.

Ernesto Hemingway’s house while living in Havana, you can visit house from outside, no entry allowed, there is a bar next to it, you can enjoy several drinks including Mojito

Really enjoyed being here and seeing Hemingway's house. A very interesting piece of information is the fact that he has graves of his pets in the backyard. You can see his boat and walk around the house which makes for a very enjoyable sightseeing trip.

Note: You cannot go in the house. There are attendants who will take photos of off-limits areas for you for a couple coins. Has a nice little bar with live music and pretty solid mojitos.

Hemingway was happiest while in Cuba. The home and grounds he bought is beautiful. To see his Pilar and many artifacts left behind is outstanding. Some of these pictures are rare and not visible to public. Sometimes you can ask one of the staff to take them.

Well worth the visit, really loved how in tacked everything was in the House, just like Hemingway was there yesterday. It’s a miracle really, considering all the different claimants there could be in this situation for the possessions residing in this home. Cubans seem to take pride in the fact that Hemingway is part of their history.

The gorgeous Earnest Hemingway Estate is a must see when in Cuba. Our tour guide was amazing.

(Translated by Google) There is a house where Hemingway lived Many things from that time were displayed. (Original) ヘミングウェイが暮らしていた家があり 当時のものがたくさん飾られていました。

E. Hemingway's home in Havana Cuba is very beautiful and on one of the highest points in Havana. You cant actually walk into the home but workers inside will take your phone and take photos for you for a small fee. His boat Pilar is here and is still registered in Key West. The grounds are very nice and you can see why Hemingway would like it here. M and I sure did.

Hemingway was so beloved in cuba. It's cool they commemorate him by preserving and restoring his old home. No one is allowed inside but if you're a fan, then it's worth a visit. Theres a cool view of the city from the watchtower too.

the pee paw and I rather enjoyed our time at ole Ernie's cuban house. I highly recommend going if you're in the area, or take a day trip from Havana. super cool thumbs up

Make sure to check closing time, we reached at 3.15 and they said closed at 3.00. Had to go back next day. Suggest calling the place. It is a good 45 min drive from city. Nice place, lived in a beautiful place. It’s still set up like how he lived. First time I found that the Souvenir shop was lot an arm and a leg price wise. Worth a visit. Wish I could have a place like this one day!

Finca Vigia provides you with a glimpse into Hemingway’s mind. The property was well preserved on our visit and our tour guide was very detailed. Seeing Pilar in her restored condition was fantastic. Had to have cocktails on site to feel that much closer to that era.

It's Hemingway's house, so it is wonderful to think that such creativity lived here. It is hard to match the man who killed so many creatures with the man who wrote The Sun Also Rises and The Old Man and the Sea. The place is festooned with hunting trophies and dead things, but then we can also see the cemetery he created for his pets. He had 50 cats around the place. You can just imagine the lifestyle that he and his wife had here and the famous writers and such who visited, drinking cocktails in that big, bright room and sitting in the gardens. It is a bit rundown and it is a pity that the written material is so sparse. It is not easy to get there as an individual visitor. We hired a taxi and it cost a lot. Most others came by tour bus. It is a pity that the pet cemetery and the swimming pool are neglected. An empty, stained pool never looks good, but just to see the typewriter made it worth it for me.

Hemingway’s house in Cuba. Tourists are not allowed to go in the house, but the attendants will take your camera (most people had cell phones) and run around the house and snap a lot of photos for you. I thought that was a nice service for people who couldn’t get see the items on display, unless they had a super telephoto lens. There’s an area in the back where his cats are buried - about 5 little tombstones, in front of his boat El Pilar.

A must see if you are in Cuba. Especially if you are a Hemingway fan. Beautiful property, and yes Pilar is there.

(Translated by Google) A great place. And the decor is preserved in the original. I liked it very well. (Original) Ein toller Ort. Und die Einrichtung ist im Original erhalten. Es hat mir sehr gut gefallen.

Hemming house museum very interesting a lovely part of Cubas history. Highly recommended

Great location with lots of history. You are not allowed in the buildings to preserve which is great. You definitely need a good tour guide since there is no information posted anywhere. Ours was super knowledgeable but it was hard to hear her if you weren't super close so we missed information. It was definitely worth it tho

For Hemingay's fans. Nice house and surroundings.

Ernest Hemingway. Home in Cuba My wife is a huge fan of Ernest Hemingway. The recent feature film about his life is called "Papa", and I highly recommend the movie, especially if you are going to visit this site as we did. His home in Cuba was a place for him to get away from it all and be left more alone than would be possible in the USA. His life and work was always controversial, but he was universally loved by most of the public, and Communist Dictator Fidel Castro gave him full permission to remain in Cuba after the Revolution drove out half of the Cubans and all foreigners, except Hemingway. After Hemingway’s death in 1961, the Cuban government informed the family that it had confiscated the property, is 7 3/4 miles out of town, and so you will need a cab to reach it. There is a modest admission fee 5 CUC. The windows of the small home are open so that you can look inside and take photos.

You will have to tip for the toilets but that is kind of to be expected in Cuba. Very interesting to walk around the grounds of Ernest Hemingway's house and see how it has been maintained. Beautiful view of Havana from the porch.

Hemingway's home is beautiful! Very cool to tour the property. Tours are in Spanish only. The local bar next to the estate makes the most amazing sugar cane and rum drinks. Definitely worth a visit!

Hemingway's home and boat overlooking Havana. Both are in good shape and being well maintained by some sort of foundation. You are not allowed inside either, which may be a good thing. You can look inside from the doors and windows and see his books, magazines, trophies, and even his partially consumed bottles of whiskey.

It was great to see the heritage opulent location that he lived in. It was like being a ghost looking into his house with all the treasures he surrounded himself with. Loved the docked boat he fished off.

(Translated by Google) Hemingway Museum On the outskirts of Havana, Cuba Hemingway is the Cuban Revolution (1959) After the outbreak in America I'm going back to Japan The mansion is now a museum Has become Hobby for sea fishing Boat exhibition In the 1930s, as a people front Participated in the Spanish Civil War I am an activist writer Suicide and suicide (Original) ヘミングウェイ博物館 キューバのハバナ郊外にある ヘミングウェイはキューバ革命 （1959年）勃発後アメリカに 帰国しますが20年間滞在中の 邸宅が現在は博物館と なっています 趣味の海釣り用の ボートも展覧 1930年代には人民戦線政府側として スペイン内戦に参加 行動派の作家です 鬱病に罹患し自殺する

(Translated by Google) This was the residence of the writer Ernest Hemingway where he wrote part of "For Whom the Bell Tolls and" The Old Man and the Sea ". In the house all the rooms are conserved as they were at the time. Hemingway's yacht is also displayed in the immense and beautiful garden that surrounds it. From the roof you can see an important part of the city. It is a bit far from the center so you have to plan the visit and confirm that it is open before going. (Original) Esta fue la residencia del escritor Ernest Hemingway en ella escribió parte de “Por quién doblan las campanas y “El viejo y el mar”. En la casa están conservadas todas las habitaciones tal y como estaban en su momento. El yate de Hemingway también se muestra en el inmenso y bello jardín que la rodea. Desde la azotea se observa una parte importante de la ciudad. Esta un poco lejos del centro por lo que hay que planificar la visita y confirmar que está abierto antes de ir.

(Translated by Google) A museum where you can see how Hemingway lived. (Original) ヘミングウェイの暮らした様子がわかる博物館。

This was a must on our to do list this time in Cuba. As we had no time on our last visit we were thrilled to get here this time. Our guide Jo was excellent. As a graduate in history you could tell he had a passion for his country. By the time we arrived we already felt we had become part of that history. The place did not lose any of our expectations. Although looking a little tired and needing a bit of TLC it was quite wonderous. You could almost feel his presence. We were given 30 minutes to view everything which was probably not enough as it became more of a photo session and not enough to take in the atmosphere. All in all a great adventure

Mich hat das Haus von Ernest Hemingway sehr beeindruckt und fasziniert. Es ist sehr schön anzusehen und meiner Meinung nach, sollte man es besuchen, wenn man in Havanna ist. Es fühlt sich nach einem Stück Geschichte an und man bekommt eine kleine Idee davon, wie er gelebt hat.

(Translated by Google) It radiates incredible well-being. (Original) Vyzařuje neskutečnou pohodu.

Well preserved former Hemingway's residence. House interior looks great but the swimming pool area needs a proper clean up.

Hemingway's home

Interesting

(Translated by Google) A lovely Hemingway property (Original) Ein schönes Anwesen von Hemingway

(Translated by Google) We only visit the outside. The place is beautiful (Original) On ne visite que l'extérieur. Le lieu est beau

(Translated by Google) Humane Meteorological Foot (Original) 人文氣象足

🌄⛈🌊⚡🏖🔆

We got refused entry, no reason was given. I believe it could be to tidy up after hurricane Ian, but no information provided. Tried to sneak in but couldn’t find anywhere. We walked around it and the local town.

(Translated by Google) Piston and nothing fancy, expensive (Original) Tłok i nic nadzwyczajnego, drogo

Visit the house of this poetry.. you can't go inside but you can see everything through the windows.

(Translated by Google) Havana's mansion where Hemingway lived. (Original) ヘミングウェイが住んでいたハバナの邸宅。

(Translated by Google) Great place, I recommend it to everyone 👍👍👍 (Original) Прекрасное место, всем рекомендую 👍👍👍

What a view it must have been from the back porch back when Ernest and his wife, cats and friends stayed here. It was a delight to see this estate, the famed Pilar boat, and see his amazing collection of books, bullfighting posters, clothes, and furniture, amongst so much more. Now all of the references in Islands in The Stream are obvious references to this home, and it was very fulfilling to walk about the place that inspired his famed writings. The entry can only be paid in CUP, no US dollars, and it is 75 cents equivalent in USD, so DO NOT buy a ticket online for $5.21, or else you are wasting money. The gift shop only accepts CUP or CUC, no USD, just as a heads up. Also, the staff are very knowledgeable on the premises, but they also expect tips, so bring CUP change, otherwise they'll be getting tipped more than the entry ticket.

(Translated by Google) A wonderfully quiet place after the bustling Havana, especially if you arrive shortly before 10 a.m. in the morning. Everything is in great condition and a very well-kept property. An absolutely worthwhile visit. (Original) Ein wunderschöner ruhiger Ort nach dem trubeligen Havanna, besonders, wenn man gleich vormittags kurz vor 10 Uhr da ist. Alles ist prima erhalten und ein sehr gepflegtes Anwesen. Ein absolut lohnenswerter Besuch.

Well worth the 20 minutes drive from Havana City center. The house and gardens are very well preserved.

If you are a Hemmingway fan, this is a must see. Nicely preserved and easy for a short visit.

Definitely a tourist site. Yeah, Hemingway lived here. That's it. They won't let you inside if the buildings, but there are plenty of people who will take pictures for you for tips.

(Translated by Google) The finca you should definitely visit once on a Cuba vacation. The Finca La Vigia is in such good condition, because it is maintained with the support of an American Hemingway Friends Association and has now been turned into a Hemingway Museum. Unfortunately very touristy, nevertheless a must - not only for Hemingway fans. A beautiful finca in the style of the 30s, but unfortunately very touristy. One-time visit is obligatory, a second time you do not need it anymore. (Original) Die Finca sollte man auf jeden Fall einmal besucht haben bei einem Kuba Urlaub. Das die Finca La Vigia in noch so einem guten Zustand ist, liegt daran das sie mit der Unterstützung von einem Amerikanischen Hemingway Freundesverein gepflegt wird und mittlerweile in ein Hemingway Museum verwandelt wurde. Leider sehr touristisch, dennoch ein Muss - nicht nur für Hemingway-Fans. Eine wunderschöne Finca im Stil der 30er Jahre, leider aber sehr touristisch. Einmaliger Besuch ist Pflicht, ein zweites mal braucht man es nicht mehr.

(Translated by Google) Many originals, you should visit if possible. (Original) Viele Originale, sollte man besuchen wenn möglich.

(Translated by Google) This museum needs work (Original) Ce musée a besoin de travaux

(Translated by Google) Magical (Original) Magique

(Translated by Google) Great experience to visit the house was in Cuba in 1996, the museum is a MUST, beautiful and luxurious property ... great that it has been preserved for posterity .... (Original) Tolles Erlebnis das Haus zu besichtigen war 1996 auf Kuba, das Museum ist ein MUSS, schönes und luxuriöses Anwesen... toll das es erhalten wurde für die Nachwelt....

(Translated by Google) The house of Erst Hemingway, which his wife then gave to the Cuban government because he could no longer return to Cuba for political reasons. Total not much. (Original) Dům Ersta Hemingway, který pak jeho manželka dala kubánské vládě, protože už se na Kubu nemohl z politických důvodů vrátit. Celkem nic moc.

Wonderful. So well organized and interesting.

(Translated by Google) Historical author. (Original) Historisk forfatter.

(Translated by Google) Speaking of Havana, and indeed Cuba in general, the name of Hemingway pops up by itself. The writer lived here for many years. It was here that he wrote "The Old Man and the Sea", "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Now it is one of the most visited attractions in Havana. Look at her. (Original) Если говорить о Гаване, да и Кубе вообще, имя Хемингуэя всплывает само собой. Писатель прожил здесь много лет. Именно тут он написал "Старик и море", "По ком звонит колокол". Сейчас это одна из самых посещаемых достопримечательностей Гаваны. Посмотрите на неё.

(Translated by Google) the view of your terrace ... the preserved spaces ... a beautiful tour (Original) la vista de su terraza ... los espacios conservados... un recorrido hermoso

(Translated by Google) I recommend a place for a must visit. Hemingway Villa. In something, it conveys the atmosphere of his life and work. But be prepared for many tourists. (Original) Место рекомендую к обязательному посещению. Вилла Хемингуэя. В чем то передает атмосферу его жизни и творчества. Но будьте готовы к множеству туристов.

(Translated by Google) The Vigia Villa, which covers an area of ​​three hectares, lived for 20 years and was bought in 1940 for US$12,500. Simple and elegant in the same model as the former residence of Chives Point! (Original) 維吉亞山莊，佔地三公頃，住了20年，1940年以12,500美元買下。與奇威斯角的故居同一模式簡樸高雅！

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, inspiring and serene, must see when in Cuba, on the trail of Hemingway (Original) Smukt, inspirerende og fredfyldt, must see when in Cuba, på sporet af Hemingway

(Translated by Google) Interesting. (Original) Interessante.

(Translated by Google) The visit is a must! (Original) Der Besuch ist ein Muss!

Do not count your stay in Havana as a successful visit, without a visit to Finca Vigía. I booked a taxi Plymouth Cranbrook 1953, and I drove to see the residence of my favourite author. Finca Vigía AD 1886. Catalan style/architecture. The house is surrounded by greenery. Located in the suburbs of Havana. It was a great honour for my soul and my heart when I was able to see the original belongings that Ernest Hemingway had in his hands. Typewriter, books, war correspondent uniform and lots of other his stuffs. Writer's room where he wrote. His handwriting. Library, living room and bedroom. Everything beautiful, exquisite and an original. Visitors are not allowed to enter inside the Finca Vigía, but they can make photos by through open windows and open doors. This should be understood. Visiting time? It's a difficult question. For me, as a fan of his writing, it was approx 3 hours. I visited Finca Vigía on Thursday, February 8th, 2018.

When I travel I do like historical places, found it very interesting