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detail. The rooms are swank, with soft tones and white carpets. It's a short walk to the
centre or to the banks of the Bega Canal.
HOSTEL
Hostel Costel $
( 0726-240 223;
www.hostel-costel.ro
; Str Petru Sfetca 1; dm 40-45 lei, d 135 lei;
)
Run by affable staff, this charming 1920s art nouveau villa is arguably the city's
only real youth hostel. The vibe is relaxed and congenial. There are three dorm rooms and
one private double. There are lots of little rooms to relax in and a big garden out back.
The hostel is a bit hard to find for the first time. It's about 1km east of the centre, across
the Bega Canal near the Decebal Bridge; take tram 1.
Pension Casa Leone $
( 0256-292 621;
www.casaleone.ro
;
B-dul Eroilor 67; s/d/tr 125/150/200 lei;
)
This lovely seven-room pension offers exceptional service and individually decorated
rooms. To find it, take tram 8 from the train station, alight at Deliblata station and walk
one block northeast to B-dul Eroilor (or call ahead to arrange transport).
PENSION
Hotel La Residenza $$$
( 0256-401 080;
www.laresidenza.ro
; Str Independenţei 14; s/d 400/480 lei;
)
Charming converted villa recalls an English manor, with a cosy reading room and
library off the lobby and a well-tended garden in the back. A first choice for visiting
celebrities and
the
place to stay if price is no object. Located about 1km south of the city
centre.
HOTEL
Hotel Central $$
( 0256-490 091;
www.hotel-central.ro
;
Str N Lenau 6; s/d 160/180 lei; )
It's
not exactly the Taj Mahal, but this communist-era hotel has had a decent facelift, leaving
the rooms clean, modern and comfortable. You can't beat the price for the location, and
there's ample guarded parking out front (per day 10 lei) if you're travelling by car.
HOTEL
Hotel Cina Banatul $
( 0256-490 130;
www.hotelcina.ro
; B-dul Republicii 7; s/d 120/140 lei; )
One
of the best-value places in the centre, though not quite as appealing as the Central; this
hotel has clean, ultramodern rooms and a good restaurant.
HOTEL
