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( 021-319 1734;
www.hotelelizeu.ro
;
Str Elizeu 11-13; s/d 200/280 lei; )
This
54-room hotel within easy walking distance of the train station is comfortable and mod-
ern, with quiet rooms, minibar and decent buffet breakfast (included).
OUTSIDE THE CENTRE
Don't be put off that these choices aren't near the historic core of Bucharest. Many of the
city's best options - including hostels - are just outside the centre.
HOSTEL
The Doors $
( 021-336 2127;
www.doorshostel.com
; Str Olimpului 13; dm 45-60 lei, d 150 lei)
Our
favourite hostel
du jour
in Bucharest is 15 minutes' walk southwest of Piaţa Unirii and all
the better for it, with a quiet, residential location and a beautiful garden set up like a Mo-
roccan tearoom. There are six- and eight-bed dorms, one quad and one private double.
Friendly and welcoming staff.
Vila Arte $$
( 021-210 1035;
www.vilaarte.ro
; Str Vasile Lascăr 78; s/d 260/320 lei;
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
)
A
renovated villa transformed into a superb boutique hotel stuffed with original art that
really pushes the envelope on design and colour. The services are top drawer and the help-
ful reception makes every guest feel special. The 'Ottoman' room is done in an updated
Turkish style, with deep-red spreads and fabrics, and oriental carpets.
Hotel Duke $$$
( 021-317 4186;
www.hotelduke.ro
; B-dul Dacia 33; s/d 520/600 lei; )
At
Piaţa Romana, the 38-room Duke is a pleasant business-style hotel with mint-and-caramel
rooms, attentive staff, internet in the lobby, and a casual bar where suits chat.
HOTEL
HOSTEL
Funky Chicken $
( 021-312 1425;
www.funkychickenhostel.com
; Str Gen Berthelot 63; dm 40-45 lei;
)
This hostel occupies a historic home on a shaded street, with four dorm rooms that
sleep 24. No private rooms and no breakfast.
Pullman Bucharest World Trade Center $$$
HOTEL
