The Hotel Mesón de la Flota resembles a Spanish Tavern, in the style of those where sailors, who traveled aboard the legendary Galleons Fleet, gathered during their stay in the port of Havana.

Being so close to Havana’s harbor, one of the most important of the Americas in the 18th and 19th century, there’s a big chance that ship’s crews stayed here or in similar inns in this area. The Office of the City Historian wanted to pay tribute to this part of Havana’s history setting a marine atmosphere to the place.

Its main advantage is its location, on one of the most beautiful pedestrian streets of the Old Town, just a few steps away from two of its prettiest squares: Plaza Vieja and Plaza San Francisco de Asís, and very near to most interesting sites in the historical center.

On the ground floor there is the restaurant, the bar and a flamenco tablao that presents live performances at night, and sometimes also at noon. It means there is music, tapping and clapping, hustle and bustle from early in the morning until late at night. This can be a a pro or a con depending on the guest. If you are used going to bed early, this is not your hotel. But if you appreciate watching a night show and like intimate hotels, with not many rooms, lots of charm and good location, you will surely enjoy staying here.

The only five rooms are spacious, comfortable, airy, beautifully decorated and located upstairs, above the patio. Three of them offer balconies overlooking the street and the other two have views of the inner courtyard.