Marta Vitorte

Marta has lived in this sinuous apartment on Av de los Presidentes since the 1960s. One look at the view and you'll see why – the glass-fronted wraparound terrace that soaks up 270 degrees of Havana's stunning panorama makes it seem as if you're standing atop the Martí monument. Not surprisingly, her four rooms are deluxe with lovely furnishings, minibars and safes.

Then there are the breakfasts, the laundry, the parking space, the lift attendant… Get the drift? Marta also rents a self-contained apartment with garage nearby (CUC$70 to US$80).