The most beautiful guest rooms Transylvania & Carpathian Mountains

Set in a fully renovated Saxon house dating from 1909, this colourful and very welcoming guesthouse offers 6 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Its decoration recreates the atmosphere of a typical house of farmers in central Transylvania: exposed beams, wooden doors from the beginning of the 20th century, peasant carpets and lots of blue, according to Saxon tradition. The house has a restaurant, where you can discover local Romanian and Saxon dishes, cooked with products from the vegetable garden or from the village. Pleasant garden with games for children.

This magnificent guesthouse with character offers beautiful rooms that blend contemporary spirit with traditional Saxon furniture, found and restored. The atmosphere is one of authenticity. In addition to the eight double rooms, the guesthouse offers two family rooms for up to four people, and a suite. It is well-equipped, with a children's play area in the garden, a terrace, a billiard table and a dining room with a fireplace. The establishment enjoys a pleasant rural setting, about 1 km north of Bran Castle, in the village of Predeluț.

Casa Traiana is a 3-star hotel located in Alba Iulia. This comfortable guesthouse is ideally located just a 4-minute walk from local shops and restaurants. It is also close to the Bărăban train station and the island's cathedral. The hotel's sober rooms are equipped with cable TV, Internet access and a mini-fridge. Some rooms feature a balcony, decorative frescoes and/or a shared bathroom. The hotel's apartments also include a kitchen and living room. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking. The establishment also offers a restaurant, reception bar, spa and fitness room. Casa Traiana is appreciated for its quality service and good value for money.

Not far from the center, on the road leading up to the citadel, this guesthouse is a good budget option in Râşnov. The rooms are clean and well-maintained. Like the rest of the guesthouse, they are decorated in a fairly rustic style, with exposed stone walls or panelling. A good breakfast is served and, on request, a lunch of traditional, international or vegetarian specialities. The guesthouse is well-equipped: sauna, veranda with fireplace and TV, terraces with barbecue, ping-pong table..

A very pretty guesthouse located just opposite the church, on the most beautiful street in the village, where the typical white houses of Rimetea line up. The dining room is very pleasant, with its wooden furniture, knick-knacks and old photos. The rooms, all pretty, are decorated in the same style. Bathrooms are shared. Breakfast is delicious, with homemade jams, bread and zacuscă. You can also dine here, booking in advance. You'll receive a warm welcome from Levente and Zsuzsa.

Everything is well thought out and nothing is superfluous in this guesthouse, ideally located right in the center of town. The rooms are spacious, very clean and nicely furnished. Special mention should be made of the duplex apartment under the roof: it's simply magnificent, with its exposed beams, red-brick fireplace and bathtub overlooking the rooftops of the old town. Another highlight of this establishment is its free private parking. Certainly one of the best value for money for this level of comfort in Brașov.

This historic building was the residence of Ion Rațiu, exiled opponent under communism, candidate in the 1990 presidential election and member of parliament. His family turned the property, which spans a stream, into an elegant hotel, conference venue and cultural café. In summer, the place teems with events. The old house features a kitchen and a cosy lounge with sofas, a fireplace and a large communal table. The rooms are very comfortable and tastefully furnished. We also love the garden, immersed in greenery.

This beautifully restored five-hundred-year-old house is ideally located, just a stone's throw from the famous covered staircase. Teo, the owner, began by installing a distillery in the beautiful vaulted cellar, where he produces an award-winning pălincă (traditional fruit brandy). He then fitted out six rooms combining Saxon tradition and modern comfort. They are arranged around a charming courtyard and each has its own character. Teo (who speaks French) will bring you croissants every morning.

At the entrance to the village, right next to the Orthodox church and the Museum of Icons on Glass, this rural guesthouse, rated 2 daisies, offers six rustic but comfortable rooms. You'll be able to enjoy excellent meals, concocted from the products of the house's small farm, where cows, horses, rabbits, pigs and other animals frolic... Horse-drawn cart rides can also be arranged. The guesthouse also features a glass-painting workshop, with fine examples of this local art on display.

An elegant and refined guest house, in a large Saxon house over a hundred years old, in the heart of the village. In the former barn, above the workshop where Marcella makes christening trousseaux, two double bedrooms have been fitted out, as well as a large living room and kitchen. The Biedermeier-style wooden furniture is adorned with fabrics embroidered by Marcella. She's also an outstanding cook, and you can even prepare dinner with her, or take a day-long workshop. Incidentally, Marcella's welcome is equally delightful.

Set in the middle of the plain, surrounded by fields, this large white building offers a beautiful view of the four surrounding massifs: Bucegi, Piatra Craiului, Postăvaru and Măgura Codlei. The guesthouse offers 10 rooms with individual bathrooms, plenty of space, light and simple decor. A good address for exploring the area's many tourist attractions: you're close to hiking trails and nature reserves, 10 km from Bran Castle, 5 km from the citadel of Râșnov and 13 km from Poiana Brașov.

This is one of the region's most charming guesthouses: nestled in a peaceful valley south of Bran, it is decorated in authentic Austrian style, with wooden balconies and shutters pierced with hearts. Beautifully painted or carved light-wood furnishings fill the spacious rooms. What's more, the welcome is warm and the breakfast gargantuan. The restaurant, open to all, serves Romanian and international specialties made from local produce. There's a large play area for children, and billiards and table tennis for older children.

Located in Brasov, Romania, Casa Vacanza is a 3-star hotel offering comfortable guest rooms. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and some even have kitchens. The hotel also offers services such as free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle. Breakfast is available at an additional cost. The hotel's location is highly appreciated by guests, with a rating of 5.0 out of 10. It's just 2 km from Brasov's historic center and 1.6 km from Brasov Fortress. Bran Castle is a 45-minute drive away, and the Poiana Brasov ski area can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

A very beautiful establishment launched in 2010 by a young couple tired of the bucarestoise life. This 19th century Saxon house has been completely renovated in the best taste, blending traditional furniture and contemporary design, old farmhouse structure and modern architecture. The old barn has been converted into a restaurant where excellent traditional cuisine is served. Numerous activities can be organised on site: cooking classes with products from the garden, bread, pottery, glass painting..

Created under Ceaușescu, this fund supported by King Charles works to safeguard Transylvania's Saxon heritage. Among other projects, it renovates traditional Saxon houses, transformed into guesthouses for tourists, grouped together in the Experience Transylvania network. In Viscri, this network offers several of these, including Nos. 18 and 129. Full of simple charm, they both combine comfort with country-style decor. You'll have access to a kitchen, but you can also opt for local dishes prepared by your hosts.

Next to the church, the former Evangelical School, a beautiful Art Nouveau building dating from 1910, has been completely renovated and transformed into an elegant guesthouse. The rooms are spacious and bright, as are the communal areas, including the magnificent lounge-library with its walls of books. Opposite, the former ^17th-century parish house has enjoyed a similar fate. It also boasts a vast walled garden. The place is also a restaurant, with a fixed menu. Delicious dishes revisiting Transylvanian culinary traditions are served.

This pension located at the foot of the Transylvaniennes Carpathians has a capacity of 19 rooms with private bathroom. The fruits and vegetables used for the restoration come from its garden. Many ecotourism services are proposed: wildlife observation, bicycle rental, naturalist guides.

This 6-room pension offers guided tours through Bucegi Natural Park, Piatra Craiului National Park and the region to discover local fauna and flora. Travel groups are limited to 17 people.

In the small village of Lunca Llvei in the vicinity of Bistrita Nasaud, this pension member of the EAR, with a capacity of 25 people, offers many activities in the Bârgău Mountains.

At the foot of the Pont des Mensonges, this long-abandoned ^15th-century building has been renovated to house 4 large, simple and comfortable bedrooms on the upper floors. The small shared kitchen has a sink, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. The house owes its name to the superb ancient fresco uncovered in one of the rooms, under a layer of plaster, consisting mainly of plant motifs. The astronomer can be found in a corner, with a telescope. For a higher price, you can sleep in this beautiful room.