Brasov
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Brasov is one of the most beautiful cities in Romania, located in the central parts of the country. The Southern Karpat Mountains act as a backdrop to the city, which is part of Transylvania.
It has a well preserved city centre, which you can enjoy by taking the cable car up Tampa Hill. While in the city itself, the Black and St. Nicolas Churches deserve a visit, as does the Orthodox Church. But just walking in the city centre and tasting the atmosphere of this walled city is just as nice.
Sights and Activities
The central square and streets around it show well-preserved, Medieval architecture. The Romanian School House - Romania's oldest surviving school house, exhibiting books dating back to the 11th century; the Black and White watch towers, on the hill overlooking the West of the City; the Black Church (largest Gothic Church between Vienna and Istanbul); City Walls stretch along the West and South of the old town; The Weavers Tower to the South West includes an exhibition of arms and armour. It is possible to see wild bears scavenging in the Eastern suburbs of the city in the evening.
Several day trips are possible from Brasov: to Bran where the incredibly commercialised 'Dracula's Castle' stands; Sinaia and the amazing 19th century Peles Castle, Rasnov a ruined hilltop castle; Sighisoara, and several walled Saxon Churches.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Mountain conditions mean that the nights are often chilly and weather can change rapidly. It is cold and snow-bound in winter; mild in summer.
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
Brasov is well-connected by train to other cities in Romania, and is on the main line between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca and Targu-Moras and international routes to Vienna, Prague, and Bratislava.
By Car
By Bus
Getting Around
By Car
Taxis are clearly marked - make sure they turn the meter on.
By Public Transport
Buses link the Old Town and the train station and buses also go to nearby Bran, Rasnov and Sinaia.
By Foot
Old Brasov can easily be walked around.
By Bike
Eat
The main Square and streets radiating out from it include a large number of cafes and restaurants.
Drink
Sleep
Brasov is a very popular tourist destination in summer - even though it never seems overly crowded - so book accommodation in advance.
Budget
There are two competing hostels within walking distance of the centre; both are 15 mins walk south of the central square, both cost the same: Rolling Stone Hostel (homely, friendly, breakfast and internet included); Kismet Dao Villa Hostel (large, impersonal, noisy).
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Mury Hotel Transylvania | 62 De Mijloc Street Brasov | Hotel | - |
| Accommodation Brasov | Old Center Hystorical Center | Apartment | 52 |
| Ambient Hotel | Aninoasa 5 | Hotel | - |
| Budget Guest House | Dealul Melcilor nr 1, Brasov | Guesthouse | 89 |
| Cadipo | Str De Mijloc 40 | Guesthouse | 89 |
| Casa Aldulea | Bran-Moieciu de Jos,drumul mic 413a | Guesthouse | - |
| Casa Livaki Iasi | Iasi, Sos. Bucium , Nr. 47 | Guesthouse | - |
| Civic Center Apartments | Piata Sfatului Muresenilor | Apartment | - |
| Dolce Far Niente | Brasov,Lupeni str.,nr.11 | Guesthouse | 81 |
| Eugene jr. & Garlicia Guesthouse | Neagoe Basarab no 1, ap.1. | Guesthouse | 94 |
| Florin R&B | Str. Aurel Vlaicu No. 110, Bl. 23, Sc. E | Guesthouse | 83 |
| Florin R&B City Centre | 9th Alexandru Ioan Cuza str., Ap. 2B | Guesthouse | - |
| Guesthouse Postavarului | Str Postavarului No. 16 | Guesthouse | 79 |
| Hostel Mara Brasov | Piata Sfatului 11, ap. 18 Johan Goth 5A | Hostel | 77 |
| Kismet Dao Hostel | Str. Democratiei, 2 | Hostel | 82 |
| LaDespani | Mihai Viteazu 128 | Guesthouse | 95 |
| Maris Apartments | 15 Noiembrie nr.82 bl.C25 | Apartment | - |
| Pensiune Ambient | 62 Iuliu Maniu St. | Hotel | - |
| Pensiunea Italiana | Lunga Street Nr 70 Lunga Street Nr 70 | Hotel | 83 |
| Rolling Stone Hostel | 2a Strade Piatra Mare Schei | Hostel | 81 |
| Villa Bradut Argintiu | Piatra Mare street, no 37 | Apartment | 53 |
| Villa Park | Brasov Magura-Moeciu | Hostel | 94 |
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