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Brasov Guesthouse review: Eugene jr. & Garlicia Guesthouse

I booked a week's stay at Eugene's guesthouse after having read the glowing reviews, and it surpassed expectations. I knew Eugene was something special when he had sorted out minivan seats for us and some invaluable instructions on getting from Cluj to Brasov before we'd even left London.

This kind of attentiveness was what we grew to expect over our stay - by the end of the week we were like a pair of spoilt children! If you're a bit nervous about visiting Romania because you don't speak the language etc then this would be an ideal place for you.

Eugene and his mother let a room in their house, with use of a living room and bathroom. In the past I've always gone for anonymous hotels so was a bit unsure what to expect from staying in someone's house, but Eugene and his equally lovely mother strike the perfect balance, leaving you to your own devices as much or as little as you like.

But their generous personalities, sense of humour and hospitality really did add so much to our holiday - when we departed for Cluj it felt like we were leaving friends behind. We'll never forget our stay and hope to return.

Location-wise the house is about 5-10 minutes walk from the centre, though there are a few good places to eat and shop for food even closer. It's in a private compound with a big garden so it's quiet despite the central location.

Brasov is very pretty and a great blend of old and new. There's plenty to discover in the town (excellent restaurants, mainly Romanian and Italian, great bars, parks, theatre, museums, even a philharmonic and Romania's premier ski resort a half hour bus ride away) but it's also a good base for exploring Transylvania. I would recommend flying to Bucharest rather than Cluj though - the journey to Brasov is far easier.

If you want a cosy, comfortable, clean, central place to stay in Brasov you could do no better than this place. In addition to this, Eugene is a font of information about Brasov and the surrounding area (and some more besides!). All things considered, a five star guesthouse at a very reasonable price.

Overall

5

Location

5

Cleanliness

5

Value

5

Facilities

5

Service

5

ebynoe stayed here in Mar 2009
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