CETATEA CRAIULUI
Read moreSet 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.
PENSION BRANDEBERG
Read moreThis 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.
CASA VACANZA BRAŞOV
Read moreLocated 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.
VISCRI 125
Read moreA 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..
MIHAI EMINESCU TRUST
Read moreCreated 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.
TRANSYLVANIA GUESTHOUSES
Read moreNext 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.
MOSOREL GUESTHOUSE
Read moreThis 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.
CENTRU DE ECOLOGIE MONTANA (CEM)
Read moreThis 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.
CASA ALEXANDRA GUESTHOUSE
Read moreIn 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.
CASA ASTRONOMULUI
Read moreAt 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.
CASA SISSY
Read moreRight in the heart of the historic center, you won't want to miss this lovely building with its pistachio-green walls and wrought-iron railings. Housed in this 125-year-old residence, this guesthouse offers 5 rooms with a slightly retro charm, but very stylish. Three of the rooms are studios with fully equipped kitchens, while the other two share a common kitchen. The hostess is also the founder of the Doll Museum ("muzeul de Păpuși"), which she will be delighted to show you around.
PENSION ION DE LA CRUCE
Read moreSituated just before the entrance of the village, when you come from Șieu, this pension can be recognized by its beautiful carved wooden portal. The rooms are very well kept and the interiors are decorated with beautiful carpets from Maramureș. You will be able to attend a weaving demonstration. You will also benefit from the musical talents of the family (also French-speaking): Ion is a violinist, accompanied on vocals by his daughter and his wife. You will also enjoy delicious food, partly made with farm produce. Big orchard in the back.
PENSION ŢIPLEA
Read moreThis 3-marguerites guesthouse is located in a quiet street away from traffic. Its eleven rooms are pleasant and simply decorated. The garden is well laid out, with trees, hammock, swing, children's games, barbecue and covered terrace. You can also take a bath in Ocna Sugatag's famous salt water, in a large heated, covered tub at the bottom of the garden. You can also enjoy traditional cuisine based on fresh local produce. Good value for money.
VISCRI 195
Read moreThis 1934 Saxon house, at the entrance to the village, houses a pleasant guest house. The 4 spacious bedrooms are furnished with painted wooden furniture (chests, beds, etc.). Guests have access to a wooden common room and a lovely garden with hammocks, deckchairs and a covered terrace around the bread oven. The owner has also renovated the adorable little Romanian-style house next door: it comprises a small vestibule, a bathroom and a single large room with a double bed, a cot and a stove.
CASA BERTHA
Read moreLocated above the beautiful Boldă de fer antique store, on a quiet street in the citadel, this charming guesthouse has 4 bedrooms, obviously furnished with noble restored furniture and mottled objects. The bathrooms are spacious and modern. The friendly owners are passionate about history, and can tell you all about the house and its objects, as well as the history of the street and the town. Breakfast is served on one of the two pleasant terraces or under the vaulted ceiling, among the antiques.
PENSION MARIANA
Read moreThis central, well-kept guesthouse offers good comfort. The rustic solid wood furniture blends in perfectly with the bright, modern surroundings. It's a convenient option for families who, in addition to double rooms, will find triple rooms and suites. Each room has its own private bathroom. In the pretty, flower-filled garden, you'll find a terrace and summer kitchen. Guided excursions can be organized on request. Your hosts can also prepare delicious traditional meals.
PENSION DOINA
Read moreA very charming, traditionally-inspired guesthouse in a green, relaxing setting. To get there, you have to drive 3 km along the Șugău, a small tributary of the Iza. You then arrive at a pretty 5-hectare estate planted with flowers and trees, which hugs the hill. The place is impeccably kept, the rooms are spacious and very comfortable, bright and wooded. Doina and her French-speaking husband Radu will give you a warm and attentive welcome. The traditional food, prepared before your very eyes, is delicious.
PENSION BADIU
Read moreA charming guesthouse with 4 double rooms and 1 suite, all tastefully decorated with modern touches and traditional touches (carpets, wall motifs, antique furniture...). At dinner, you'll enjoy excellent local cuisine, concocted using produce from the garden or the local area. A warm, French-speaking welcome! Your hosts can also help you explore the region (hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, skiing, enduro, excursions...). Unless you prefer to take a break in the beautiful garden.
PENSION AURORA
Read moreAt the entrance to the village, coming from Câmpeni, this charming guesthouse, where French is spoken very well, will give you a warm welcome. It consists of two houses, each with four traditionally decorated double rooms. You'll also enjoy a beautifully landscaped garden and unforgettable cuisine. The Morar family can also provide you with maps and suggest hikes of up to three or four days through the Apuseni Mountains. Mircea, the son, is a guide and knows the area like the back of his hand.
VISCRI 44
Read moreSituated just below the fortified church, this typical house has a rich history, having been built in 1851. Recently refurbished in the purest Saxon tradition, it comprises six bedrooms and a small apartment with a living room and balcony with a magnificent view. It's worth noting that Viscri 44 is open all year round, unlike the vast majority of establishments in the village, which close in winter. Last but not least, the friendly owner Andreea speaks almost perfect French.
HANUL CETĂȚII
Read moreJust a stone's throw from the fortified church, along the main road, it's impossible to miss this large inn. It's organized around a beautiful interior garden from which you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the citadel. Upstairs, the rooms have recently been tastefully refurbished, and each has been given a different color. In addition to accommodation and catering, this establishment will be delighted to organize tours or tasting workshops for you. Bread is one of the house specialties you can enjoy.
OLD TOWN CATALEYA
Read moreLocated right in the heart of the old town, one of the major assets of this guesthouse is that it offers 6 double rooms with independent entrances, each equipped with a kitchenette (with kettle, electric hob and fridge). Everything is very clean, spacious and modern in these accommodations, which open onto a pleasant little landscaped courtyard. As you leave the guesthouse, on your left, you'll find Ouă și unt, a very nice little café serving one of the best brunches in town. Finally, and this is rare enough to be highlighted, the pension accepts pets.
CASA BORLEAN
Read moreThese magnificent century-old wooden houses have been restored and equipped with all modern comforts. Inside, the decor is authentic, with carpets, pottery and wool blankets. The food is excellent and the setting idyllic: calm and green, at the confluence of the Iza and Mara rivers. A variety of activities can be organized for you: day trips, cart rides, traditional music concerts... Don't miss a visit to the owner's glass icon workshop, a leading specialist in this art.
PENSION ILEANA
Read moreCosy rooms, a very pleasant welcome: these are some of the assets of this family pension, located right next to the joyful cemetery, in a superb traditional house covered with green ceramic mosaics. The rooms are simple and pleasant, decorated with embroidery. The guesthouse also houses a small showroom dedicated to popular handicrafts. You can even attend a weaving demonstration, on an old loom, and buy a beautiful rug, wool blanket or cushion in the small home store.
PENSION LA RĂSCRUCE
Read moreThis guesthouse, literally "at the crossroads", offers 14 double and triple rooms. They are simple but comfortable, clean and pleasant. Some have en-suite bathrooms, while others share common facilities. The inn's small restaurant serves delicious Romanian cuisine. The house specialty is goulash, not to be missed! The dining room is decorated in a pretty rustic style, with old musical instruments on the walls. In the common room, you'll find games and a TV. There's even a sauna.
VENESIS HOUSE
Read moreThis guesthouse offers two major advantages: its price and its location, since it's just a hundred meters from the stairs that will take you directly to the citadel. As for the rooms, about ten in all, they are quite small, but very clean and comfortable. There's also a communal kitchen and a pleasant garden to enjoy on sunny days. You can also rent bicycles (at an additional cost) and park your car free of charge. Ideal for those on a tight budget.
VILA SPERANŢA
Read moreJust a few kilometers from the town of Berca, at the entrance to the village of Pleșcoi, you can enjoy the comfort and tranquility of this charming, tastefully appointed villa. Its six bedrooms and two apartments navigate between modernity and rustic touches. You'll enjoy a pretty little garden, complete with covered terrace and swing. When it comes to food, you'll enjoy good, traditional Romanian cuisine and no doubt also have the chance to try the famous Pleșcoi sausages, the local specialty.
PENSION DANA
Read moreA good address. You'll feel right at home in the countryside, just a stone's throw from the center. Situated in a quiet street, the guesthouse overlooks the town. The garden, lined with flowers and fruit trees, has gazebos and a barbecue, while chickens and cats provide the atmosphere. The little ones will love the games and slides, and the older ones the ping-pong table. The décor of the nine bedrooms is a little dated, but the house is warm and clean. There's also a fully-equipped kitchen for self-catering.
RESIDENZA DUTZU BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Read moreIn a peaceful area close to the historic center and the large park, this charming family-run guesthouse occupies a beautiful bourgeois mansion. It offers eight comfortable rooms, tastefully decorated in light tones and furnished with wooden or wrought-iron furniture. You'll appreciate the restaurant, the wine cellar and above all the magnificent garden, filled with rose bushes and other superb flowers. A terrace shaded by a pergola lets you enjoy it to the full.
PENSION CHEILE OLTEŢULUI
Read moreIn the heart of the countryside, just a stone's throw from the Polovragi monastery, this guesthouse offers 15 spacious, modern and well-appointed double rooms. Most offer beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The garden features children's play equipment, a lovely covered wooden terrace and a barbecue. The guesthouse restaurant serves traditional cuisine based on local farm produce, including grilled trout. You can also rent bicycles to explore the surrounding area, including the spectacular Olteț Gorge.
PENSION ANDREEA
Read moreThis recently renovated guesthouse offers bright, elegant rooms. There are 18 double rooms, 3 triples, 1 quadruple and 2 2-bedroom apartments. Each room has its own bathroom. You'll also appreciate the courtyard and garden, with its several terraces and numerous small corners for relaxing. Half-board and full-board options are available, allowing you to enjoy traditional Romanian dishes prepared with produce from the owners' farm.
VILA LILI
Read moreThis recently renovated 1930s neo-Romanesque villa offers 6 spacious double rooms, decorated in a slightly dated but elegant style. There's a large living room, shared kitchen and several terraces. This guesthouse, run by an allergist, offers a range of medical and cosmetic treatments, including sulphurous mineral water. The villa is also very close to the Palace Hotel, where you can enjoy a spa with swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool bath, hammam, etc.
PENSION DECENEU
Read moreThis attractive guesthouse exudes a pleasant whiff of yesteryear. The owners have decorated the premises with taste and simplicity, in the style of the early 20th century, to recreate the atmosphere of their childhood vacation home. Wood panelling, wrought-iron beds and antique furniture sit alongside photos, artwork and period objects. All rooms have private bathrooms, and there's also a shared kitchen. A pleasant garden with children's games and a bicycle rental service complete the offer of this guesthouse.
SAFARI VILLAGE
Read moreThis vacation village offers a picturesque setting for your stay, with interiors decorated in a colorful, rustic style. The rooms and apartments, housed in two thatched buildings, overlook the fortress or Lake Babadag. From the terrace, you can also enjoy incredible views of the ruined citadel and surrounding countryside. A variety of activities and excursions can be organized, including a safari in the Danube delta, a boat trip in the surrounding area, a cycling tour, a Russian evening with dinner and choir..
CASA PESCARULUI
Read moreOn the banks of the Old Danube, "La maison du pêcheur" is a recently-built, traditionally-inspired guesthouse with wood panelling and a reed roof. It offers 12 well-appointed rooms. Some of them are set in cottages in the pretty little garden to the rear, which also boasts children's play equipment, barbecues and terraces. Hostess Cati's cuisine is excellent, mainly featuring typical Lipovenian fish dishes. The guesthouse also organizes excursions to the delta and transfers from Tulcea.
PENSION EDEN
Read moreLocated on the left bank of the arm of Sulina, away from the rest of the village, this 4 daisy boarding house has 10 rooms and 2 apartments, equipped with all the necessary comfort (TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, etc.). It also has a bar, a large outdoor terrace and a swimming pool. The restaurant serves local specialities, mainly fish-based. Admittedly, the decoration is not the most modern, but this is largely compensated by the quality of the welcome, very friendly, and by the cuisine of local specialities, divine.
PENSION VIORICA
Read moreSet in a bucolic valley, just off the main road, this guesthouse offers simple, clean double and triple rooms. Some share a bathroom. The friendly Viorica can prepare a picnic lunch for you on days out, or cook traditional dishes for dinner: sarmale, ciorbe and even fresh fish caught in the property's own pond. You can also take a walk in the surrounding hills, where you can visit shepherds' huts(stâne).
PENSION LA ROATĂ
Read moreBorn of respect and admiration for the tradition, art and architecture of Bucovine, located only 500 meters from the center of Gura Humorului, the 3-star pension La Roată is a museum of the village in miniature. The five peasant houses (Vasile, Anastasia, Zenovia, Elisabeta and Dumitru), one hundred and twenty years old, have been displaced by room by room on the property to guarantee the guests a journey in time and an unforgettable authentic experience. The houses are all comfortable, with central heating, bathroom, TV and Wifi connection. La Roată also offers a space for meals, with traditional homemade dishes made from fresh farm products. There is also a wine cellar, a rustic outdoor terrace and four houses that offer modern accommodation, located on a small distance from each other (double/twin rooms and apartments). Wifi, parking and bicycle hire available free of charge.
CASA PANDORA
Read moreThis is the pension we recommend if you want to stay in the village. It comprises eight double to quadruple duplex rooms, with a living area and a bedroom. Decorated simply and soberly, each room has its own bathroom and balcony. The guesthouse also boasts a gym, table tennis and a small private lake, where you can fish or take a punt in a rowboat, unless you prefer to relax on its shores or on the terrace on the central islet. A pleasant place to be.
PENSION ET CAMPING VLADIMIR
Read moreOn the outskirts of the village, slightly set back from the road, this property enjoys an appreciable peace and quiet. Vladimir speaks fluent French and will welcome you very warmly in his little corner of paradise. His house has 4 comfortable rooms with shared bathroom. The garden is used as a campsite for up to 30 camper vans and tents. It is equipped with sanitary facilities and a discharge point for chemical toilets. Traditional meals possible at dinner.
VILA CRIZANTEMA
Read moreClose to the monastery, this guesthouse is as picturesque as it is welcoming. Adorned with flower boxes and carved wood and stone, it respects the local architectural style. Inside, the wood-panelled rooms are simple and comfortable. The small courtyard features a covered terrace. Typical meals can be served on request. As for activities, the owners can advise you on hiking, mushroom-picking or, in winter, horse-drawn sleigh rides.
CASA POVESTE
Read moreNestled in a beautiful green valley, this estate will take you back one hundred years. Passionate about antiques, Ciprian and his wife have opened this place that gives them pride of place, while offering the comforts of modernity. Period furniture and objects recall the influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which administered the region at the time. The houses themselves are antiques, dismantled and transported from various Bukovina villages. The estate features an elegant restaurant, sauna and large garden with fishing pond and adventure park.
PENSION DARIA PUTNA
Read moreThis guesthouse offers a fantastic rural setting, with superb views of the surrounding green hills and the Putna monastery below. It offers five clean, simple rooms with TV and wi-fi. Some have en suite bathrooms, others share one. There's also a common room with a fully equipped kitchen, a small dining room with fireplace and a sitting area. The pretty garden, with its pleasant covered terrace, adds to the charm of this lovely address.
CABANA POSTĂVARU
Read moreThis chalet, built in 1883, is perched at an altitude of 1,604 meters, in the heart of the ski slopes. It is reached by cable car. Offering superb unobstructed views of the mountains, it can accommodate around a hundred people in dormitories with 3 to 6 beds or in double rooms, with or without private bathroom. The interiors are rustic, comfortable and stylish. The restaurant is particularly charming and warm, with its wood panelling, painted in places, its old stove and so on. It serves traditional dishes with generous portions, at low prices.
PENSION MELINDA
Read moreIn a small villa, 7 cosy rooms with basic comforts, but clean and pleasant. The guesthouse awaits you in a quiet, secluded area, where you can spend relaxing days in clean, natural surroundings. In the courtyard of the guesthouse awaits you the shade of the pavilions or the children's playground, with lawn, swimming pool and swings, various toys, bicycles, cars and mountain bikes. The traditional Transylvanian menu, with a variety of tasty dishes, can be enjoyed in the dining room or in the garden.
PENSION MORARIU
Read moreBetween Săliște and Sibiel, in the small village of Vale, this wooden cottage enjoys a very peaceful and green setting. It offers four double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Simply decorated with traditional handicrafts, it features a shared kitchen and dining room. It is also equipped with a washing machine and sauna. In fine weather, you can enjoy the covered terrace and barbecue. Bicycles are available for exploring the surrounding area. In winter, it's sledging time!
PENSION LUCIA
Read moreThis well-kept family-run guesthouse offers a warm welcome. The five rooms (double or triple) are simple, spacious and decorated with traditional textiles. The kitchen is at your disposal, should you wish to cook for yourself. But if you opt for half-board, you'll enjoy tasty dishes, prepared largely with produce from the home farm. An excellent French speaker, Ioan can advise you on hiking in the area, or even accompany you on the trails, not all of which are well-marked.
PENSION IDEAL
Read moreIt's a big green building with geranium balconies. This very comfortable guesthouse enjoys a prime location, in the heart of the city, on a quiet little street beside the Săsar river. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and decorated in a slightly old-fashioned but elegant style. There's also a family apartment with its own kitchen. The small in-house restaurant is open at all times, for guests of the guesthouse. You'll receive a warm welcome from your hosts... and a French-speaking one at that!
PENSION SAROKLAK
Read moreThis beautiful house in the center of the village offers double and triple rooms, accommodating a total of fifteen guests. Furnished with wooden furniture and simply arranged, the rooms are bright and clean. For meals, you'll have access to a small kitchen and a shared dining room. But we advise you to opt for the delicious home-cooked dishes prepared by the hostess. When the weather's fine, you can enjoy the lovely little garden, complete with terrace, barbecue and swing.