--- title: "Hotel Kapil, Shimla: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Hotel Kapil in Shimla: rated 7.5 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-kapil-shimla/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Hotel · ★★ # Hotel Kapil Longwood, Shimla, India 7.5 · Good 7 reviews · #165 #165 of 259 in Shimla · 4.0 Location score ## About Hotel Kapil Hotel Kapil is a hotel in Longwood, Shimla, India. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 7 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Shimla. The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 61 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★ - **Check-in from:** 13:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 15 - **Floors:** 5 - **Last renovated:** 2012 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 10 Bharari Road [hotelkapilshimla.com](http://www.hotelkapilshimla.com/) ## How Hotel Kapil scores Better rated than 35% of hotels in Shimla - Guest rating **7.5** - Location **4.0** Shimla average ## Amenities ### Food & drink - Room service ### Internet - Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Shuttle - Car hire - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Coffee or tea maker Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **4.0**/10 - **Walk grade:** **36**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **8** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportShaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC)61 km138 min drive
Distance to the centreShimla1.4 km24 min walk
### Sights nearby - Sterling Castle Shimla380 m - Johnnies Wax Museum1.1 km - Shimla Heritage Museum1.2 km - Baba Bhalku Rail Museum1.2 km - Annandale Army Heritage Museum1.8 km - The Army Heritage Museum Annandale Shimla1.8 km ## Hotel Kapil: in detail At Hotel Kapil, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hotel's convenient transportation services booking. Discover the wonders of Shimla with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi, car hire and shuttle. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service and luggage storage. At the hotel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the dry cleaning service and laundry service provided at Hotel Kapil. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A few chosen rooms are equipped with daily newspaper, television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to bottled water and a coffee or tea maker. Hotel Kapil offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. ### Compare ## Compare Hotel Kapil with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [OYO 11695 Hotel Auckland](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oyo-11695-hotel-auckland-shimla/) Hotel ★★★ 320 m away 7.4 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-kapil-shimla-vs-oyo-11695-hotel-auckland-shimla/) - [GS Cottage walkable distance to Mall Road](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gs-cottage-walkable-distance-to-mall-road-shimla/) Hotel ★★★ 350 m away 8.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gs-cottage-walkable-distance-to-mall-road-shimla-vs-hotel-kapil-shimla/) - [Hotel Diplomat Shimla](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-diplomat-shimla-shimla/) Hotel ★★★ 500 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-diplomat-shimla-shimla-vs-hotel-kapil-shimla/) - [Hotel Amar Palace Shimla](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-amar-palace-shimla-shimla/) Hotel ★★★ 530 m away 7.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-amar-palace-shimla-shimla-vs-hotel-kapil-shimla/) - [The Oaktree House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-oaktree-house-shimla/) Hotel ★★★ 550 m away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-kapil-shimla-vs-the-oaktree-house-shimla/) - [Auckland Hotel and Restaurant](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/auckland-hotel-and-restaurant-shimla/) Hotel ★★★ 560 m away 6.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/auckland-hotel-and-restaurant-shimla-vs-hotel-kapil-shimla/) ## Questions about Hotel Kapil ### How do guests rate Hotel Kapil? Hotel Kapil has a guest rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 7 reviews, which is better than 35% of rated hotels in Shimla. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kapil? Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Is there parking at Hotel Kapil? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Hotel Kapil from the airport? The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 61 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Hotel Kapil have? Hotel Kapil has 15 rooms on 5 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-kapil-shimla/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/