Ambos Mundos Hotel Lobby Bar

CA2
Style of place: Scenic view/café
Ambience
Popularity
Entertainment
Service
Best for: Taking a break from pounding the streets of Havana. Relax listening to the piano.
Worst for: Hoards of Hemmingway aficionados will occasionally swarm over the place.
Obispo, esquina Mercaderes, Old Havana
(+53)7860 - 9529
Open 24 hrs daily
  • The elegant lobby bar of this hotel can have its ambience thrown somewhat out of sync by visiting tour groups on the Hemingway hunt. There is however often a great piano player downstairs and the rooftop offer magnificent views over Old Havana.

    
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