The best gites Romania

This central guesthouse is a village museum in miniature! Its five century-old farmhouses, moved room by room around the property, offer a journey back in time. Absolutely charming, traditionally furnished and equipped with all modern comforts. Four contemporary houses, with bedrooms and apartments, complete the offer. La Roată also offers a catering service, with homemade dishes based on farm produce. Please note that rentals are less expensive from 2 nights upwards.

A young couple from Cluj, who have lived in the village since 2017, have set about restoring century-old wooden houses (seven in all), which have been transformed into self-catering cottages for 2 to 7 people. Equipped with all the necessary comforts, they are beautifully arranged in a traditional style, with antique furniture and folk crafts. You'll enjoy a peaceful, country setting, with views of rolling hills and haystacks. Numerous workshops and cultural events are organized here, including the Fest-în-Vale in August (music, arts, fair...).

A house built in traditional style where you can admire a very successful rustic interior. Good Romanian cuisine.

A comfortable hotel for small budgets. The rooms on the top floor are the cheapest.

Very nice pension of 17 rooms with en suite bathrooms and terraces. A fully equipped kitchen and a living area, but also the picturesque garden, courtyard, barbecue and parking. Very good address.

A rustic style pension with a beautiful view over the mountain of Rodna. The rooms are correct and have a kitchen, a barbecue, a garden and a swimming pool.

7 clean rooms with private bathrooms and Wi-Fi. Access to the kitchen, barbecue, playground for children and green spaces.

A small pension of 5 rooms with semi-traditional semi-modern decor. A swimming pool and a children's playground help make the place more pleasant. On request you can arrange excursions in the delta or hire boats with guides.

The pension is also called Casa Verde, the green house because of the colour of the roof. And the originality of architecture does not stop there, because the shape of the home is round. The rooms are clean and comfortable. For guests, the use of rames boats is available free of charge. Rental of motor boats.

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..

On the edge of the forest, 3 km before the monastery of Agapia, this guesthouse in the heart of a vast green domain offers pretty wooden houses for two people, with bathroom, as well as a family apartment for four. You can stay there on half board, but you can also use the kitchen (for a small extra charge) to prepare your own meals. There is also a barbecue and a terrace. The owners are French-speaking.

This large, family-run guesthouse with a boutique-hotel feel was completely renovated in 2018-2019. It is located in a residential and commercial area, around 7 km from the center and very close to a mall. It has 14 comfortable rooms, including an apartment and several suites, accommodating up to 5 people. The décor is bright and flowery. The house is bordered by a pretty garden, with terrace, deckchairs and children's play area. There's also a sauna and whirlpool bath, and a good restaurant serving regional specialties.

On the banks of the Vaser, where the Mocăniță leaves the station, this modern guesthouse takes its inspiration from traditional buildings. The rooms, double or triple, are large and pleasant, all in white and light wood. A maisonette houses a shared dining room and kitchen. In the garden, you'll find a covered terrace, barbecue and deckchairs. A friendly welcome and a well-kept place. All-terrain vehicles are available for hire, and you can go horseback riding from a nearby farm.

At the entrance to Voineasa, this guesthouse consists of two chalet-like houses, planted on a large plot of land on the edge of the forest. Each house has a common living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Its seven panelled bedrooms are simple but sufficient. Above all, you will appreciate the enchanting natural setting. Fishing enthusiasts will even be able to stretch their rod in the property's pond. You will also find a sauna, a billiard and table tennis table, as well as a children's playground and a barbecue in the garden.

In a village 7 km northwest of Horezu, "le moulin des rêves" is set in superb natural surroundings at the foot of the hills. This modern guesthouse was built near a small river, on the site of an old water mill. You'll find 7 rooms with a slightly old-fashioned look, but equipped with every comfort. You'll especially appreciate the large wooded garden, with its children's playground and fish pond. Sport fishing sessions and excursions to mountain sheepfolds are available. Good traditional food.

This chalet is located in the middle of the forest, at an altitude of 1,350 meters. It can be reached from the Clăbucet Plecare station, a 20-minute walk downhill. The sixteen rooms for two, three or four people are clean and comfortable. Each has its own bathroom and refrigerator. Several hiking trails start from the chalet. In winter, you can rent all the equipment you need for skiing, or even take lessons. Sledges are available free of charge. The restaurant serves local specialities at low prices.

Situated in a rather quiet street, this pretty Brâncovenesc-style villa, close to the beach and the summer theater, is a very good economical option. The rooms are simple but pleasant. All have air conditioning, refrigerator, TV and bathroom. In addition to the classic doubles, the small establishment offers apartments for two or four people, and even a room reserved for students, at low prices. There's also a pleasant vine-shaded patio with tables, a summer kitchen and a barbecue.

You'll easily spot the place thanks to the traditional boat(lotca) in front of the entrance. This beautiful blue-and-white Lipoven house is both typical and modern. The rooms are bright and uncluttered, tastefully decorated. Two bedrooms share a bathroom, while the adjoining studio for two has a small living room and shower room. The house opens onto a large garden, complete with hammocks, vines and a covered terrace. Paul, your host, is fluent in French and can organize lotca tours for you.

Located on the banks of the Uzlin Canal, "the house between the willows" is the perfect base for immersing yourself in the delta and exploring it. The eco-tourism-certified guesthouse has ten comfortable rooms and one suite, in thatched pavilions. A swimming pool, games and barbecues are available to guests. Enjoy Marcela's home-cooked cuisine, using products from her farm: vegetables, meat, jams... Everything is organic and homemade. You can even rent boats for excursions, fishing or birdwatching.