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Ambos Mundos Hotel Lobby Bar

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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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