Havana

Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana

Cuba's first true five-star luxury hotel in a restored 20th-century building overlooking Parque Central, with a stunning rooftop pool. International sports fans and event visitors come here for world-class comfort in the heart of Old Havana.

Hotel Nacional de Cuba

Grand 1930 Art Deco landmark hotel on the Malecón with a storied guest list from Sinatra to Churchill. Its cannon-studded gardens, ocean-view terraces, and classic cocktail bars make it the quintessential Havana stay for fans visiting Estadio Latinoamericano and Old Havana.

Hotel Saratoga

Luxury hotel overlooking the Capitolio with a stunning rooftop pool and terrace views of old Havana. One of Cuba's finest stays, drawing visitors who come for the vintage cars, cigars, and legendary baseball culture.

Iberostar Parque Central

A top-tier Havana hotel overlooking Parque Central, the square where passionate baseball debates (peñas deportivas) have taken place for generations. The rooftop pool offers stunning views of Old Havana and the Capitol, and it's a short walk to Estadio Latinoamericano.

Where to Eat in Havana

Dona Eutimia

Intimate paladar tucked into a side street near Plaza de la Catedral in Old Havana, famous for its ropa vieja, perfectly crispy tostones, and picadillo a la habanera. A warmly authentic dining experience for baseball fans exploring Havana's colonial quarter between games.

El del Frente

A hip rooftop paladar in Old Havana from the team behind O'Reilly 304, serving creative modern Cuban cuisine and craft cocktails. The open-air rooftop is a favorite for watching Havana sunsets, and the buzz intensifies during baseball playoff season when Industriales fans celebrate nearby.

Ivan Chef Justo

A celebrated paladar in Old Havana where chef Ivan Justo serves modern Cuban cuisine using organic farm ingredients. Baseball fans and jazz festival visitors savor some of Havana's most inventive dishes in a charming colonial setting.

La Guarida

Havana's most celebrated paladar set in a crumbling colonial mansion in Centro Habana, serving innovative Cuban cuisine with a rooftop bar overlooking the city skyline. A gastronomic pilgrimage for fans in town for baseball games at Estadio Latinoamericano or exploring Cuban culture.

Paladar La Fontana

One of Havana's most beloved private restaurants, La Fontana draws visiting sports delegations and music fans who want an authentic Cuban feast after a night at the Estadio Latinoamericano. The open-air courtyard buzzes with conversation between locals and traveling fans over plates of ropa vieja and grilled lobster. Its proximity to Miramar makes it a natural pre- and post-event anchor for fans staying west of the city center.

San Cristobal Paladar

Famous Havana paladar in Centro Habana where Barack Obama and Beyonce have dined, serving inventive Cuban-Creole cuisine amid eclectic decor and vintage Americana. A bucket-list restaurant for fans visiting Havana for baseball at Estadio Latinoamericano.

Best Bars in Havana

Bar Dos Hermanos

Historic harbour-side bar near the cruise terminal where Hemingway and sailors once drank, now a favorite of locals sipping Cuban rum. Sports fans visiting Havana for boxing events and baseball at Estadio Latinoamericano stop here for authentic atmosphere.

Café Madrigal

Bohemian art bar in Vedado housed in a crumbling colonial mansion filled with vintage Cuban artwork and candlelight. Baseball fans visiting Estadio Latinoamericano for Cuban league games retreat here for mojitos and cultural conversation in Havana's most atmospheric cocktail hideaway.

El Floridita

Legendary Havana bar at the entrance to Calle Obispo, claimed birthplace of the daiquiri and Hemingway's other favourite haunt alongside La Bodeguita. The red-lit Art Deco interior and live Cuban jazz make it an essential cocktail stop for fans in town for games at Estadio Latinoamericano.

Fabrica de Arte Cubano

A converted cooking oil factory turned cultural phenomenon combining art galleries, live music stages, and multiple bars. The hottest nightlife destination in Havana draws jazz fest fans and visiting supporters into a creative whirlwind every Thursday through Sunday.

Hotel Nacional Bar

Sip daiquiris where Hemingway and Sinatra once drank in this 1930s Art Deco landmark — Havana's most iconic bar overlooking the Malecón.

Hotel Nacional Pool & Sports Terrace

The terrace bar of the iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba transforms on game days into Havana's most glamorous fan gathering spot, with views of the Malecón and satellite-fed sports broadcasts drawing international travelers and Cuban sports fans alike. The bar's hall of famous guests — from Frank Sinatra to Pelé — sets a legendary tone for any sporting celebration. Sip a daiquiri under the palms and debate the day's match with fans from a dozen countries.

La Bodeguita del Medio

Havana's legendary bar famously associated with Hemingway, credited as the birthplace of the mojito. With walls covered in signatures and live son cubano music, it captures Old Havana's irresistible charm and is essential for fans visiting the city for baseball at Estadio Latinoamericano.

Salón Rosado de La Tropical

Known as the home of Havana's greatest outdoor salsa concerts, Salón Rosado de La Tropical has hosted legends from Los Van Van to Issac Delgado and draws thousands of jubilant fans to its sprawling open-air grounds. The electric atmosphere rivals any stadium tailgate — cold Cristal beers flow freely and strangers become fast friends on the massive dance floor. Music fans making the pilgrimage to Havana consider this venue a rite of passage alongside a visit to La Bodeguita del Medio.

Fan Attractions in Havana

Things to Do

El Malecon Waterfront Walk

Havana's legendary 8-kilometre seawall promenade stretches from Old Havana to Vedado, serving as the city's living room where locals gather at sunset. Classic American cars cruise past crumbling colonial facades while musicians play son cubano. The Malecon is where Havana celebrates, mourns, and socializes — the ultimate window into Cuban culture.

Things to Do

Esquina Caliente (Baseball Corner)

In Parque Central, the Esquina Caliente (Hot Corner) is where Havana's most passionate baseball fans gather daily to argue over teams, statistics, and the greatest players in Cuban history. The debates are theatrical, loud, and completely in earnest—a living institution that has operated for generations. Visiting fans who join in become instant participants in Cuba's most democratic sporting forum.

Estadio Latinoamericano

The 55,000-seat cathedral of Cuban baseball, home to Havana's Industriales (the 'Yankees of Cuba'). Built in 1946, this legendary venue has hosted countless Serie Nacional games with some of the most passionate fans in all of sports. Attending a game with rumba music, cheap beer, and roaring crowds is an unmissable Cuban experience.

Estadio Pedro Marrero

Havana's main football ground hosts Cuba national team matches and the domestic football league in a setting that reflects both the pride and the resourcefulness of Cuban sport. The stadium dates from the 1930s and its aging grandeur is part of its fan appeal. International football fans visiting Cuba find the stadium experience genuinely unlike anything they have encountered elsewhere.

Things to Do

Havana Boxing Gym Circuit

Havana's network of government boxing gymnasiums is open to visiting sports fans, offering a raw and authentic window into Cuba's greatest Olympic sport. Trainers and fighters often welcome observers and photographers with genuine pride. The Rafael Trejo gym in Old Havana is the most accessible and atmospheric starting point.

Kid Chocolate Boxing Gym

Cuba's Olympic boxing program is the most decorated in history and gyms like the Kid Chocolate facility in Havana are where champions are formed in spartan, serious conditions. Sports fans can arrange to watch training sessions that showcase the discipline and tactical intelligence of the Cuban boxing school. The gym celebrates Eligio Sardiñas 'Kid Chocolate' — Cuba's first world champion.

Malecón Evening Fan Walk

Havana's legendary seafront promenade is where sports fans gather for open-air discussions about baseball, boxing, and football after events. On warm evenings the Malecón fills with Cubans listening to baseball on small radios and arguing about last night's pitching. Outdoor screenings during baseball Serie Nacional playoffs draw thousands of fans to the seawall.

Museo del Deporte Cubano

Cuba's national sports museum chronicles the country's extraordinary Olympic legacy, from Teófilo Stevenson's three heavyweight boxing gold medals to Javier Sotomayor's world high-jump record, making it essential viewing for any sports fan visiting Havana. Exhibits cover baseball, athletics, volleyball, and judo, illustrating how sports became a pillar of Cuban national identity. The museum sits near the Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva and pairs perfectly with a stadium visit or a walk through the surrounding sports complex.