50 Abandoned Hotels That Are Frozen in Time

44. Hotel Sans Souci – Havana, Cuba

Before the revolution, Hotel Sans Souci was Havana’s hotspot for gambling, jazz, and debauchery—a vibrant hideout for mobsters, movie stars, and the elite. Rumored to be tied to American crime syndicates, it was abruptly shuttered after Castro’s rise to power. Now, its grand ballroom lies in ruin, chandeliers collapsed into marble floors and murals flaking off the walls. Tropical vines weave through broken windows, while echoes of bygone melodies still seem to haunt the space. It’s a rare fusion of faded glamour and political rupture—where casino chips once clinked and revolutions took root in velvet-draped shadows.