The state-run Hotel E group has a good selection of hotels, mostly in historic buildings in various towns and cities across the country. But service isn’t always on a par with other countries in Latin America. For a more local experience and a candid insight into Cuban life, stay in a casa particular. Affordable and available in almost every town and city countrywide, these private homestays are family-run and usually offer breakfast and home-cooked dinners. Many can be booked on Airbnb. They also operate like independent information portals for their guests.