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Hotel Kapil

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lakkar Bazar

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Penthouse | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
In-room dining
Reception
Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Elysium Hill, Bharari Road, Near Hotel Jas Radisson, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001
  • Place, Lakkar Bazar
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall Road
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shimla (SLV)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Super Deluxe | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Super Deluxe

  • Valley view
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Penthouse

  • Valley view
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Valley view
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Superior Room

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shimla

Heart of Shimla.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lakkar Bazar and Christ Church. Mall Road and Kali Bari Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lakkar Bazar - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mall Road - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christ Church - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gaiety Theater - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kali Bari Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taradevi Station - 9 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nalini Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hide Out Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kapil

3-star hotel near Lakkar Bazar
Hotel Kapil offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Hotel Kapil also features dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Shimla hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1995
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Hotel Kapil offers 15 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Shimla hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: INR 1 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Kapil

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 600.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately INR 1 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 600.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Paytm
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Paytm. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Hotel Kapil.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kapil
Hotel Kapil Shimla
Kapil Hotel
Kapil Shimla
Hotel Kapil Hotel
Hotel Kapil Shimla
Hotel Kapil Hotel Shimla

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Kapil to the airport?

Hotel Kapil is 15.1 mi (65-min drive) away from the Shimla (SLV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kapil?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kapil on Jun 16, 2026 start from $28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Kapil have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Kapil offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day for a charge.

Does Hotel Kapil offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Kapil, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 1 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Kapil?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kapil?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Hotel Kapil?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Kapil have a pool?

Hotel Kapil does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Kapil have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Kapil to downtown Shimla?

Hotel Kapil is 0.6 mi away from Shimla.

Hotel Kapil Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 199 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarabjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very neat n clean, food was excellent, staff very cordial, room service very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shamli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is extremely polite and kind. You will never regret choosing Kapil hotel for your future stays. The rooms are properly maintained and hygiene is the top priority. The services were amazing and you will never get a chance to point out any flaw because the property, the location and most important the human resource is extremely wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kulwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotels Kapil beautiful location Hotel and Rooms very clean staff members very friendly. I’m very happy stay two nights .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Morning I enjoyed rooftop swing and staff was courteous to help for parking and baggage services
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harkirat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaspal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros - nice people, good food Cons - traffic noise, needs a safe in each room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very comfortable bed with good views. There is no parking and the hotel is situated at a bottom of a hill and it’s a 20 minute hard walk to Main Street. That said, it was good exercise. But it is a good hotel apart from location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was terribly dirty. Had CC to leave 2 days early and found clean hotel with hot water and clean bed linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just perfect

I booked to stay for 5 days at the Hotel Kapil. My room was simply stunning. No other way to put it. The bed was so comfortable and warm, the room and the bathroom were spotless. The view from my window was epic; an endless vista over the valley and far off mountains. The staff go out of their way to welcome you and make sure your every comfort is attended to. Room service food was delicious and served with a smile. Plenty of hot water available throughout my stay. Tea and coffee making facilities included in the room. This hotel was quite possibly the best place I stayed in during my entire 3 month tour of India. Thank you to all the team and Namaste 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tarlochan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was cold and could have been better with heater or heating in the room. Although a electric Blanket was provided. Hot water was not always to the required standard. Tall cupboard would have been helpful for hanging the clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very nice and on the main Lakkar Market. Polite staff. overall it is a good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and polite staff, we ordered veg noodles and it tasted sooooo delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in great location.

Valley view room very comfortable. Hotel much better than it appears from outside. Food slightly overpriced and no restaurant though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Upasana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, courteous staff!

Located at just 10min walk from the Lakkar Bazaar and 15min from the Ridge and Mall road , the hotel was away from the hustle of the Mall road and at the same time just a walk away from it. The staff was very polite and courteous. The room offered a great view of the valley. Hotel has great facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a view

This hotel is a little away from the hustle and bustle of the centre of town but is all the better for that. It was welcoming and comfortable. We booked a superior room with mountain view which was well worth it.The room rates are very reasonable. The room was very comfortable, clean and the shower was great, powerful hot and clean. Staff were pleasant and attentive and in house food was good, portions large so don’t over order! . I would highly recommend this hotel, it is a quality hotel at a very reasonable price. Would be happy if all hotels in India met this standard!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five minutes walk from Mall Road. Met at the railway station by a (pre-ordered) taxi, so no problem finding the hotel on arrival in Shimla ;-). Breakfast (chola bhatura) just like home-cooked (delivered by room service, since no dining room) - room service rapid, friendly, efficient. Solar-heated hot water ran out in my room, my friend next door had plenty :-(, so 4 not 5 stars. I've paid 5x as much for a worse experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good enough, poor breakfast

The staff were good, room was fine. Didn't like nowhere for breakfast, served in the room. Breakfast very poor, in fact one day made me very ill, I will spare you the description. I also wouldn't book with Expedia again due to the the perpetual bombardment of emails. If I want to review somewhere, let me decide
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel!!

Couldn't recommend this place enough - SO accomodating! Five stars!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Pardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good approachable to ridge & Mall road, the attracting place of Shimla. Hotel is well maintained with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Could be the best but...

The view and the service excellent but the wifi is so bad it should not be advertised as having it at all. The really bad Wifi mad it impossible to continue making travel plans or even emailing - it cut out so often. Hotel Kapil could be one of the best hotels in Shimla just fix your wifi.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walkable and comfortable

Close to downtown and an easy walk compared to many places in the area. Great services for people unfamiliar with Shimla, including a reasonable priced car service. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pabitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

STAY AWAY

This was a peculiar hotel as they didn’t provide heaters for their rooms and wanted to charge extra despite the temperature being so low due to the cold climate. Another issue was hot water, we had to keep the water running for 15-30 min just to properly wash our hands without getting frostbite. The TV service didn’t work either, despite the cable technician coming and trying to fix the service, it was of no avail. Stay away from the WiFi, they give you a new password 3 times a day which is annoying and you also have a limit of 3 devices per room. Not only that, I watched a 10 minute YouTube video and I was notified that my data limit had been reached and I had to wait for the next morning for it to reset. They’re acting as if we’re going to free load off of their “out of their world” internet with 1.0 mbps download and 0.1 mbps upload. Terrorists in caves have better internet than this. To top it off, room 104 is haunted, we actually left a night early because you would experience supernatural events like doors opening by themselves where there isn’t any wind draft with the windows all closed. Last but if not the least of this hotel’s problems, they’re cheapskates, we asked for a banana for breakfast and they declined us stating we must spend at least $10 for their fruit platter. Paying for two rooms totaling $600 for 3 nights, this is worst experience I have ever had. The staff is polite, but that’s probably because they know they’re robbing you blindly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Em

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and classy

Stayed for 3 nights, very impressed with the room, was extremely clean and comfortable. The view from our room was amazing. Service was 5 star, staff are very freindly, nothing was too much trouble. Excellent food and Chai. Highly recommended this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location, lovely people

Remarkably peaceful location away from the maelstrom, yet only ten minutes' walk to the Ridge through Lakkar Bazaar. Lovely people running the place, and everso helpful. Beautiful clean room with glorious views. A must!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017