Must-see hotels in Romania

  • Villa Anticus

    Constanţa

    This stylishly renovated boutique hotel on the pedestrianised section of lower B-dul Tomis is close to the city's beach, port and most sights. All rooms…

  • Villa Oblique

    Sinaia

    Treat yourself to an intimate getaway at this spa hotel, 700m west of Peleş Castle. There's a sauna and hot tub to linger in before you retreat to a…

  • Podstel Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Arguably the nicest and most chill of Bucharest's hostels is a 10-minute walk southwest of Piaţa Unirii. The location is quiet and mainly residential, and…

  • Council

    Sibiu

    Tapping into Sibiu's medieval lifeblood, this opulent hotel occupies a 14th-century hall in the heart of the old town. Individually designed rooms are…

  • Hotel Meliss

    Wallachia

    This comfy modern, three-star option does a lot of things very well. The rooms are uncluttered, clean and quiet; some have private terraces. The reception…

  • Am Ring

    Sibiu

    Centrally located and decorated in a smorgasbord of styles, this is arguably Sibiu's most lavish place to sleep. From the vaulted brick dining room to…

  • Hotel Europa

    The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast

    This refurbished high-rise close to the beach is arguably the nicest property in town. Rooms have a neutral, contemporary look and some have balcony views…

  • Central Plaza Hotel

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    The nicest hotel in town is this high-rise affair in the centre of the city. The rooms have been thoroughly renovated and are bright and clean. There's a…

  • Hotel Amzei

    Bucharest

    This tastefully reconstructed villa just off Calea Victoriei has 22 rooms on four floors. The wrought-iron atrium in the lobby lends a refined feel. The…

  • Hotel Central

    Wallachia

    This beautifully restored landmark hotel sits in the dead centre of town. It offers both three- and four-star rooms, though there is not really much of a…

  • Hotel Europa

    Wallachia

    A handsome historic hotel, situated in the centre of the city, within easy walking distance of the central park and the Brâncuşi sculptures. Rooms are…

  • The GuestHouse

    Transylvania

    Six trim rooms, where modern fittings mingle with rustic touches like wooden beams, offer terrific views of Bran Castle. It's clean, friendly, and has…

  • Midland Youth Hostel

    Bucharest

    A happening hostel, with an excellent central location not far from popular Piaţa Amzei. Accommodation is in four-, eight- or 12-bed dorms. There’s a…

  • Retro Hostel

    Cluj-Napoca

    The modern-nostalgic blend at Retro Hostel works like a charm. Minimalist murals of headscarf-clad women dance across its corridors, while elsewhere you…

  • Transylvania Hostel

    Cluj-Napoca

    Clean spacious dorms huddle around a leafy courtyard at this friendly hostel. As well as amenities such as a common room with comfy sofas, games room and…

  • Hohe Rinne

    Transylvania

    Eighty-eight modern rooms with writing desks, safes, minibars and mountain chalet accents fill this satisfying hotel, named for Păltiniş' old German name…

  • Centrum House Hostel

    Braşov

    This huge hostel has plenty of natural light and cosy common areas, including a shared kitchen, alongside hostel must-haves like lockers. Buzzing and…

  • Casa Postăvurului

    Braşov

    Brass lamps, vases brimming with flowers and jazzy chandeliers give a cheerful feel to these spacious studios and apartments, each with a gleaming modern…

  • Hotel Caraiman

    Sinaia

    Built in 1880, this austere yet welcoming hotel has bags of atmosphere, only slightly diminished by the number of tour groups pouring in. Some might gripe…

  • Atlantic Hotel

    Romania

    A renovated art nouveau villa that sports enormous rooms equipped with beds the size of trampolines and their own full-sized bars (BYO drinks)…

  • Walter Guesthouse

    Transylvania

    Read a book beneath the vine-wreathed trellis before retiring within this 19th-century house, one of a small crop of new inns in Alma Vii. Named after its…

  • Hotel Rexton

    Wallachia

    One of the city's nicest hotels is this four-star option along the main road between the rail/bus stations and the centre. The classical motifs are a bit…

  • Viscri 125

    Transylvania

    Wood-beamed rooms in an elegantly spare style, with Saxon touches such as rugs and floral paintwork, occupy this beautifully renovated house and barn on…

  • Burg Hostel

    Sighişoara

    A great budget choice without compromising on charm, Burg Hostel has spacious dorms (with handy touches like plug sockets close to beds). Common areas…

  • Hotel Dâmboviţa

    Wallachia

    If you’re going to spend the night in Târgovişte, make it here, the nicest place in town. While the modern high-rise building doesn't look encouraging…

  • Pensiunea Mioritică

    Transylvania

    Mioritică sits in a bee-humming garden with a stream passing at its feet. Amid the vivid flowers are intimate nooks for reading and a small communist…

  • Zen Hostel

    Cluj-Napoca

    Sparkling stained-glass and swaying hammocks set the pace of this hostel haven at the eastern end of B-dul Eroilor. All the essentials are here – lockers,…

  • Vila Arte

    Bucharest

    A renovated villa transformed into an excellent-value boutique hotel stuffed with original art that pushes the envelope on design and colour at this price…

  • Hotel Central

    Bucharest

    Very nice, smallish hotel aimed mainly at business travellers and priced towards the top end of the scale. Both standard doubles and more-expensive…

  • Hotel Qiu

    Romania

    This modern hotel boasts an excellent location, right on Calea Republicii in the centre of town. There's no reception; instead, book via the hotel website…

  • Hotel Prahova Plaza

    Wallachia

    This communist-era hulk has been given a thorough makeover into one of the city's nicest business hotels, and prices have been adjusted upwards…

  • Puzzle Hostel

    Bucharest

    Cheap, clean and within easy walking distance of the train station are three solid reasons for choosing one of the city's better hostels. Puzzle offers…

  • Pensiunea Sub Cetate

    Transylvania

    Saxon-style furnishings, painted with pretty floral designs, infuse this otherwise simple and homely guesthouse with traditional flavour. The restaurant …

  • Hotel Clas

    The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast

    This clean, modern hotel is an excellent budget-to-midrange option (prices are much lower outside of August). While it's not much to look at – just a…

  • Hotel Inter-Continental

    Bucharest

    While the 283 rooms brag of a 21st-century makeover (thick carpets, padded walls, wi-fi), this 1971 tower playfully shows its period at times (dig the…

  • Pensiune Cristina & Pavel

    Sighişoara

    This cosy, family-run place is a calm haven outside the citadel, with a friendly welcome. Dorm rooms are well maintained and have lockers, private rooms…

  • Old Town Hostel

    Sibiu

    Though housed in a 450-year-old building, the dorms and private rooms at Old Town Hostel are crisp and modern, with views of the square that deserve a far…

  • Fisherman's Resort

    Transylvania

    This justifiably popular lake resort has colourful rooms and apartments, plus plenty of family-friendly activities right from the door. There’s free…

  • B13

    Sibiu

    Almost too chic to be dubbed a hostel, B13 offers comfy bunks in six- to 20-bed dorms (one is women-only). The best rooms face the street: they have more…

  • Hotel Victoria

    Wallachia

    The Victoria, with both three- and four-star rooms, offers excellent value, especially the three-star rooms, which have the same quality linens, flat…

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