Havana: A design lover's city guide
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Havana: A design lover's city guide
Saskia Veendorp
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Cuba dazzles, enchants, and lures you in with its melancholic beauty, vibrant culture, and gracious people. It's a place of eternal contrasts, where decay and elegance, real and surreal, live side by side — in its art, streets, politics, and way of life. Nowhere is its character more on display than in Havana. Narrow streets lined with crumbling mansions and pastel-colored vintage cars, parades of trumpeting musicians and gyrating stilt dancers, and the Habaneros for whom the streets are part of life. Around every corner, a new layer is peeled back to reveal yet another unexpected delight in this city of endless intrigue.
Our CityKITS gently nudge travelers off the trodden path, encouraging positive-impact exploration that’s a win-win for travelers, local communities, and the environment.
The CityKIT includes:
- 5 recommended conscious boutique hotels and residences in Havana
- 5 favorite spots for Coffee & Nibbles
- 4 favorite lunch spots.
- 6 favorite restaurants to grab dinner
- 6 cool bars and rooftop terraces
- 5 suggestions for walks and exploration in the city
- 8 locally immersive and offbeat experiences in Tbilisi
- 7 places for art and design lovers
- 5 recommended places to shop
- 3 recommended tours and tour guides
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AS Boutique Residence
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Nestled in the backstreets of intoxicating Old Havana, this stylish boho-chic boutique hotel is charming. Oozing understated elegance with pops of bold abstract art, Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona chairs, and whimsical touches, A|S Boutique Residence is one of those storied places that inspire endless conversations. You'll find yourself wandering from room to room, soaking up the old colonial vibe, admiring its sophisticated decor and colorful art, or simply chilling with a mojito in hand in the swankiest of rooftop tubs. And we love the Dutch-artist-meets-Cuban-dancer backstory — a story very apparent in this delightful fusion of Cuban flair, European elegance, and high-touch service.
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Gardens Havana
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Smack dab in the middle of old town Havana, this meticulously restored colonial residence radiates old-world charm without compromising an ounce of creature comfort — A fusion of tropical chic and old-world panache in the heart of Havana. Light-filled living spaces layered with artisan-made furniture, intricate mosaic-tiled floors, and colonial-chic doors that open out onto the most charming of plant-filled courtyards — a unique stay with character and a strong sense of place.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Saskia Veendorp
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My name is Saskia, and I'm the Founder of Offbeat Goat, a travel platform for conscious and discerning travelers. We showcase a tightly edited collection of storied places that are aesthetically beautiful, transformative, and have narratives connected to sustainability.
Having spent over two decades traveling and working in economic development and humanitarian efforts, I’ve shifted my focus to sustainable travel. Through Offbeat Goat, I act as curator and storyteller, spotlighting destinations that blend aesthetic appeal with positive impact. I know what I like when I see it and feel it—boutique design-led hotels, local artisans, farm-to-table restaurants, creative design spaces, and those behind-the-scenes experiences that make travel come to life. Our sweet spot, however, is finding places that are beautiful inside and out, dedicated to enriching their communities and preserving the environment.
When I am not on the road, you'll find me crafting stories, filming, and writing from my current home base in Tbilisi, Georgia.
We are excited to share our CityKITs - curated city guides of favourite places to eat, stay and play. Happy trailblazing!
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Digital Map
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50 places
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16 photos
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DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Havana, Cuba
FOCUSES AND THEMES
50+
Female Solo
Couples
Groups
Architecture
Art
Boutique
Design
History
Luxury
Photography
Slow Travel
Sustainable/Eco
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