Havana, Cuba
Safest area in Havana - embassies, luxury hotels, expensive restaurants. Far from the main sights and doesn't feel Cuban. Good for business trips or if safety outweighs everything else.
Embassy mansions, luxury hotels, tree-lined avenues - Miramar feels more like Miami than Cuba. The safest part of Havana because of embassy security everywhere. Quiet, residential, polished. Wealthy Cubans and diplomats, not backpackers. Fine dining restaurants at high prices, international hospitals, luxury resorts. Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida) has nice architecture and ocean views. But you're far from everything - 20-30 minutes by taxi to Old Havana, 15 minutes to Vedado. Great lighting, constant police presence, almost no harassment compared to tourist zones. It's expensive, isolated, and doesn't feel Cuban at all. If safety matters more than atmosphere, or you're here on business, this works. Think upscale suburb, not city neighborhood. The Fusterlandia art installation in nearby Playa is worth seeing. Good seafood restaurants but not much nightlife.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Good"Safest I felt in Havana but also most boring"
"Expensive restaurants with excellent service"
"No catcalling which was a relief after Old Havana"
"Too far from everything - spent a lot on taxis"
"Perfect for business trips but not for experiencing Cuba"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
Safer than Old Havana with actual Cuban neighborhood life instead of just tourists. Better lighting and security, though catcalling still happens and you'll want basic Spanish.
The colonial architecture and cultural sites are worth seeing, but only during daylight. Come between 9am-5pm for museums and bars, then get out before sunset. Don't stay here overnight.
Raw Cuban life with visible poverty and broken infrastructure. Safety varies wildly. Only come during daylight for specific places like La Guarida, then get out. Don't explore casually or stay overnight.
Help other women stay safe in Miramar / Playa
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.