Hotel Casa Capșa

Hotel Casa Capșa is a small hotel at Calea Victoriei 36 in Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, set above the historic Capșa pastry shop and restaurant, one of the capital's best-known culinary names. The address is in the historic centre, a short walk from the Old Town (Lipscani), the National Bank area and Piața Universității, and Revolution Square and the Romanian Athenaeum lie a little further north along the same boulevard. The Universitate metro station is within walking distance, so most major sights can be reached without a car. The Capșa name dates to the nineteenth century, when the establishment became a gathering place for writers, politicians and artists, and the hotel carries that tradition in its classic styling and its connection to a famous institution. Rooms are offered as Classic Rooms, Standard Rooms and Junior Suites, and the amenities include air conditioning, wifi, a restaurant and 24-hour reception. Dining is the main attraction: guests have the Capșa restaurant and pastry shop on the ground floor, known for traditional cakes and desserts, and breakfast and coffee here are a highlight of a stay. The hotel does not list a pool, spa or fitness center, so it appeals to guests who want atmosphere rather than a long list of facilities. Service is personal, in keeping with the small scale, and the central position suits visitors who want to walk everywhere. Rates in the $$ band, around 350-650 RON per night, are moderate for such a central location, and a guest rating of about 4.1 indicates generally good value. The hotel suits couples and culture-minded travellers who value history, pastries and a prime position on Calea Victoriei.