Every good thing that others have said on this page about Emelio, Fatima and their wonderful Hostal El Chef is 100% true. This is the best 'casa particular' in Cuba, no question about it. My wife and I and another couple from Perth in Western Australia emailed Emilio in November 2012 asking about accomodation in late March 2013. Emilio came... More

We stayed 4 nights in El Chef Hostel. I didn't expected much from the place since in Havana hostels are in bad conditions.This house was just a great surprice for me! Rooms are big, comfortable and very clean.We got fresh sheets and towels every day.(in hostel!!!).We had a room with nice tarace, so every night after dinner we could relaxed... More

Hostal El Chef is the best place in the whole of Cuba. I was in a lot of hotels and nowhere I felt like in this house. It's located 5 minutes to the main place (casa de la musica). Here, you'll feel like in a 5-star hotel, but also in a very family atmosphere. Emilio and his wife Fatima care... More

We stayed 6 nights and experienced a warm hospitality. Nice and clean rooms and the food is something really extra. Emilio is a true chef. Ask for his roasted pork. It's delicious. An extra advantage: The Cubanacan bus to and fro Havanna stops just a block away.

We stayed two nights with my husband in this B&B while in our honeymoon in June 2012. The house is big, the owner and his family leave on the ground floor. The first floor (top floor) is used for the B&B's rental bedrooms. Our bedroom was big enough, clean and in en-suite. One door was opening to a lovely terrace... More

We stayed at Hostel El Chef for three nights in Trinidad and absolutely loved it. Emilio was so welcoming, picking us up from the bus station and carrying our bags to the hostel. The hostel is very conveniently located, only 10 minutes walk from the Casa de la Musica and the main plaza. The rooms in the hostel are absolutely... More

I arrived to Trinidad late in the evening without resrevations. I was referred to El Chef at the concierge of the 5 star hotel of the city, as they were fully booked for that night. At first I was a bit reluctant to stay at a family house, the concierge at the hotel noticed and suggested I could stay at... More

Hostal El Chef is without doubt the best hostel in the whole central south of Cuba. Emilio and his family welcomed us in a very nice house with a beautiful garden and from the roof there is a beautiful view over the city towards the Sierra de Escambray mountains. If you stay with Emilio, make sure you take a cocktail... More

We booked a hostel in Trinidad, but they had some issue with the bookings, so they suggested Hostel El Chef, and it was the best thing that happened to us in Cuba. The house is greatly located, it is new and in a very good condition. People in the house are just fantastic, very friendly and helpful. The terrace is... More