Hotel Deauville Rooftop

The Deauville is a 1957 modernist tower on the corner of Galiano and the Malecon, reopened in 2024 after a multi-year closure. The upper-floor bar delivers panoramic views across the sea to the north and back into Centro Habana's rooftop landscape to the south. The bar itself is simple: a compact space, standard Cuban drinks, and a setting that does all the work.

The crowd is thin on weekday afternoons, which is the best time to visit if you want the view to yourself. Sunset brings more visitors and a natural energy boost. The drinks are Cuban standards, priced low enough that the experience costs less than a taxi ride across the city. Service is relaxed. No one is in a hurry, including the bartender.

The Deauville rooftop offers one of Havana's best views for the least money. Hotel Nacional's terrace is more famous but more expensive and more crowded. The freshly reopened Deauville has the advantage of novelty and a panorama that catches both sea and city. The 1957 building carries its own architectural interest.

Go at sunset for the full effect. The hotel reopened in 2024, so verify current operating hours before visiting. Bring cash; don't expect card machines. The breakfast bar operates from early morning if you want the view with coffee instead of rum.