Sighişoara
Sighişoara lost many of its venerable buildings to a 17th-century fire, but this 1502 mansion survived. Though its 32 rooms (all with en suites) are…
Must-see hotels in Romania
Transylvania
The 15th-century Hungarian Apafi Manor House, painstakingly restored to its 18th-century layout, is now a heritage guesthouse with a princely air. Rooms…
Sighişoara
Prepare to crane your neck as you enter this opulent hotel, where artwork hangs high on the walls, European antiques decorate the hallways, and…
Bucharest
Prices have gone through the roof here in the past couple of years, though the hotel's personal touch and stylish rooms, with big, comfy beds and parquet…
Székely Land
If you want to do Sovata's salt lake in style, stay at the shiny four-star Danubius and make full use of the pool, sauna, steam bath and bewildering array…
Maramureş
This lovely pensiune has two rooms in an old traditional house with embroidered pillows, handwoven rugs and coffered wooden ceiling, and two more rooms in…
Bucharest
Set on a backstreet corner, this 33-room, faintly art deco hotel plays on the early-20th-century theme with historic artwork on the walls and porcelain…
Timişoara
This charming converted villa recalls an English manor, with a cosy reading room and library off the lobby and an enormous, well-tended garden in the back…
Cluj-Napoca
Huge rooms with wooden floors and fuzzy rugs are accented with flower arrangements and arty prints at this chic hotel. Four rooms have balconies, and most…
Maramureş
This delightful pensiune run by French-speaking Ilies has eight rooms (four with en suite bathroom) and a seven-bed dorm in the main building, and five…
Bucharest
This modern boutique hotel offers bright and clean rooms, with air-conditioning and LCD TVs. The location, just off the Calea Victoriei, is in the heart…
Braşov
Powered by enthusiastic staff, Rolling Stone has clean dorm rooms that sleep between six and 10. Most rooms have high ceilings and convenient touches like…
Timişoara
This charming 1920s art-nouveau villa is the city's best-run hostel. The vibe is relaxed and congenial. There are three dorm rooms with six to 10 beds and…
Maramureş
A top-to-tail revamp has turned the old Hotel Marmaţia into a comfortable destination hotel called the 'Mill Garden'. It's in an appealing, partially wood…
Transylvania
This refined and romantic guesthouse, on a quiet residential lane a 10-minute walk from the citadel, is Alba Iulia's most stylish place to stay. The…
Wallachia
Beautiful four-star pensiune with an elegant reception area and rooms that look like a spread in Town & Country magazine. The standard rates include…
Transylvania
This charming pension has rooms with reassuringly solid hardwood furnishings and well-maintained bathrooms, while cowskin rugs and filling breakfasts…
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
This snazzy four-star pensiune (priced to match) offers spotless rooms, an excellent Italian restaurant (open to nonguests), a beautiful rural setting and…
Bucharest
Stylish, well-run hostel, situated on the edge of the city's historic centre. Accommodation is in four-, six- or eight-bunk dorms. Beds are standard-issue…
Maramureş
Four spick-and-span rooms are available at this pension, run by the warm, French-speaking Victoria. Better still are the two rooms in the 19th-century…
Timişoara
This lovely, very welcoming 10-room pensiune offers exceptional service and individually decorated rooms. The surrounding garden is a cool and leafy oasis…
Romania
Renovated, rebranded and renamed, the Stokker is a good choice if you're coming to Oradea by train as it's only a 10-minute walk from the station. The 17…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bucovina
An oasislike complex with hotel-, chalet- and bungalow-style rooms. It’s well furnished, with large bathrooms with hydromassage tubs. Service is first…
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…
Danube Delta
Clean and comfortable family-owned pensiune. The rooms are spacious, with hardwood floors, armoires and writing desks. There's a small garden to relax in…
Iaşi
Although several contenders around the main square vie for the title of Iaşi’s best hotel, an indoor pool, a spa centre and a 13th-floor panoramic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Maramureş
Cosy and spotlessly clean, the 'Edelweiss' is within easy walking distance of Piaţa Libertăţii. The 13 rooms are sizeable, with en suite bathrooms and…
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…
Bucovina
This large, modern place in the centre of Putna has the village's best rooms. There's a sauna and on-site restaurant.
