Huda lui Papară Guest House

Your refuge in the heart of nature.

Huda lui Papară The Magic of the Mountains, The Tranquility of Nature

We offer our guests comfort and quality while preserving the authentic spirit of Transylvania.

If you are a traveler in search of the most beautiful places to visit, you will discover a fairy-tale location in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains—Huda lui Papară, the guesthouse at the entrance of the cave with the same name.

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At the Cave's Gate

Located beside the stream emerging from Huda lui Papară Cave and surrounded by mountains, our guesthouse is the perfect retreat for anyone looking to escape the city noise, seeking relaxation, or in search of adventure.

Relaxation & Adventure

We strive to offer you the best we have, and during your stay with us, we want our guesthouse to feel like home.

At Pensiunea Huda lui Papară, we pay special attention to every detail. You will find a cuisine inspired by traditional recipes, featuring delicious dishes served alongside artisanal beverages.

Discover This Fairy-Tale Place

Huda lui Papară Cave (Papară’s Hole)

The first thing you should know about the cave that has turned us into speleologists is that its majestic portal

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Râmeț Gorge

A complex natural park, with a picturesque and almost pristine landscape, this calcareous area preserves a series of rare plants

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Salciua – Dumești Panorama

Dumești, the photographers’ heaven, is a remote village situated a few kilometres from the centre of Sălciua. Here you’ll find

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Vânătările Ponorului

This is a complex natural park, an endo and exo-karstic system made up of two avens and a waterfall. Its

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Rimetea

Rimetea is perhaps the most visited village in the Apuseni, being considered one of the most beautiful in Romania. At the

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The Church Opposite the Cave

The church opposite the cave. Around the year 1300, the inhabitants of Sub Piatră, the little village on Valea Morilor,

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“The Gushes” Waterfall

Șipote Waterfall (also known as Șipote Travertine Waterfall) is a waterfall located in the Trascău Mountains, on the Arieș Valley,

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Poarta Zmeilor (The Zmei’s Gate) or La Groși Cave

Poarta Zmeilor (The Zmei’s Gate) or La Groși Cave is a geological park situated in the north-west of the Trascău

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What Do Our Visitors Say?

Mirela C.

Exceptional location, stunning surroundings!

Living in the city, with all comforts at our fingertips, we often forget the magic of simple things: fresh wildflowers, cold stream water, the intimacy of a place nestled in the heart of the mountains, miles away from a county road, the gentle chimes of grazing cows, and the chirping of birds we’ve long forgotten exist. Pensiunea Huda lui Papară is precisely this kind of place, offering all the comfort you need to fully enjoy the Apuseni Mountains in peace. Many hiking trails start right near the guesthouse, and various activities can be booked in advance, including the exploration of the cave with the same name. We will definitely return! 😊

I had only been to the Apuseni Mountains once, two years ago, and I loved it. ❤️🌿 So this year, I returned to Sălciua, Apuseni—more precisely, Sub Piatră. 🏕 We chose to stay at Pensiunea Huda lui Papară because it is nestled in the heart of nature, next to a stream, and we wanted to enjoy a few days of fresh air and tranquility. 😁 We made an excellent choice. (My husband would add, "as always," because he does thorough research before choosing a place for our vacations.) 🥰 The rooms were clean, and the linens smelled wonderful. ❤️ We would love to return at least once a year to enjoy the fresh air and breathtaking landscapes of the Apuseni Mountains. ❤️ If it were up to us, we would spend the whole summer in a little house tucked away on one of these hills.

Huda lui Papară Cave, located in Sălciua Commune, Alba County, is considered the longest and most challenging cave in Romania. It features the highest gallery, the longest underground river with the greatest water flow, and is set in a breathtakingly serene area with stunning landscapes. Unfortunately, it remains underappreciated and is not maintained to its full potential. Currently, the interior cave route is no longer accessible, as it was destroyed by water a few years ago and has not been restored. However, the uniqueness of this place still makes it a beautiful destination worth visiting.