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Călan
An ironworks town in the Strei valley, with two of Transylvania's oldest stone churches, at Streisângeorgiu and Strei, and the Roman pool at Aquae.
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Where to stay in Călan
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Hotel with spa
Hanul Domnesc Imperial Hotel & SPA
Hotel with a restaurant and spa on the DN66, at the Hațeg end of Călan.
Strei (DN66)€ - 2Guesthouse
Casa Maria
Guesthouse with a garden and terrace in the village of Strei, next to the DN66.
Strei€ - 3Hotel
Hotel Batiz
Three-star hotel in the village of Batiz, north of Călan on the road to Simeria.
Batiz
Where to eat in Călan
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Romanian restaurant
Restaurant Hanul Domnesc
Restaurant of the Hanul Domnesc complex, with traditional food and some international dishes.
Strei (DN66) - 2Restaurant
Restaurant Royal
Restaurant in Streisângeorgiu, on the east side of town.
Streisângeorgiu - 3Fast food
Eclipse FOOD
Fast-food place opened in 2024 on Călan's main street.
Călan centru
What to see in Călan
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Medieval churchBiserica Sf. Gheorghe din Streisângeorgiu
Stone Orthodox church built in 1313–1314, with wall paintings from three periods: 1313–1314, 1409 and 1743.
Streisângeorgiu
2Medieval churchBiserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului din Strei
Stone church from the late 13th or the 14th century, with a heavy bell tower and wall paintings.
Strei
3Roman archaeological siteSitul arheologic Ad Aquae (Băile romane)
Roman pool cut into travertine and fed by warm springs, left from the Roman spa of Aquae.
Aquae (Călan Băi)
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay in Călan?
We recommend Hanul Domnesc Imperial Hotel & SPA (hotel with spa, Strei (DN66)): It holds 9.3 on Booking from 278 reviews, and its restaurant holds 4.3 on Google from more than 4,400 reviews. Other picks: Casa Maria and Hotel Batiz.
Where to eat in Călan?
We recommend Restaurant Hanul Domnesc (romanian restaurant, Strei (DN66)): It holds 4.3 on Google from more than 4,400 reviews, the most of any place in Călan. Other picks: Restaurant Royal and Eclipse FOOD.
What to see in Călan?
We recommend Biserica Sf. Gheorghe din Streisângeorgiu (medieval church, Streisângeorgiu): It is one of the oldest medieval buildings in Romania still in use as a church. Other picks: Biserica Adormirea Maicii Domnului din Strei and Situl arheologic Ad Aquae (Băile romane).
How far is Călan from Deva?
About 23 km by road from Deva.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.