Transylvania, Romania: Luxury residences, functional hotels, and hostel

Transylvania, Romania:
Luxury residences, functional hotels, and hostel

Today, we will consider where to sleep and store our luggage. It’s spooky season in Transylvania and so I am partial to old castles that might have Dracula crawling outside on the wall. But would I get any actual sleep?

The sleeping options are grouped by city for convenience. All, to our knowledge, remain clean and safe. We would stay in any of these places. We don’t know if any of them include vampires or demons.
- Cris

Brasov

• $$$: Kronwell Brașov offers elegant rooms, a state-of-the-art spa, and fine dining options, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a high-end experience.

  • Location: Centrally located near Council Square.

  • Pro: Everything is top tier, including the restaurants and spa.

  • Con: You get what you pay for. This one is expensive relative to Romanian prices.

• $$: Aro Palace Hotel is a luxurious establishment in Brașov, known for its impeccable service and upscale facilities. The Suites are spacious and packages are available to include spa access. The large mirrors have me looking over my shoulder for vampires (because they don’t have reflections).

  • Location: Overlooks the Tampa Mountain and the medieval historic quarter of Brasov.

  • Pro: Great spa and food.

  • Con: Onsite parking is limited and quickly filled.

• $: ZoZo House offers both crazy cheap dormitory beds and very cheap private bungalows. This is the best option at the lowest price for budget travelers.

  • Location: Slightly removed from city center with a 20-minute walk.

  • Pro: Beautiful outdoors gardens to relax and access to laundry.

  • Con: This is a great choice for backpackers but a bit small for families.

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Sibiu

• $$$: Hilton Sibiu provides easy access to Sibiu’s main attractions, shopping areas, and cultural sites, making it a perfect base for both leisure and business travelers.

  • Location: ~2 miles from the Bridge of Lies

  • Pro: Onsite parking, earn Hilton Honors points.

  • Con: Slightly remote but it’s quiet at night.

• $$: Hotel Casa Luxemburg offers spacious rooms with each room having a unique decor. I like this hotel better than the Hilton Sibiu and it’s less expensive.

  • Location: Fantastic location - look out your window at the Bridge of Lies.

  • Pro: Lots of space and still centrally located.

  • Con: It lacks a spa and expensive restaurant but I can live without those things.

• $: Best Western Plus Hotel Hub includes free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms.

  • Location: Centrally located a short walking distance from The Liar’s Bridge.

  • Pro: The apartments and Presidential apartment offer enough space for a family.

  • Con: It’s functional but lacks comfort for travelers seeking a luxury experience.

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Sighișoara

• $$$: Fronius Boutique Residence offers very spacious rooms that give you the ambience of a medieval city but with modern conveniences. It features rooms full of character, fitted with antique wooden furnishings, and an outdoor sun terrace. Property also offers free transport from and to the train station.

  • Location: Centrally located within the medieval citadel.

  • Pro: Great experience staying in a medieval city. Charming yet comfortable.

  • Con: They also offer teeny tiny little rooms (“closets”) so pay attention when booking. All rooms are not created equal.

• $$: Hotel Casa Wagner stands out as Sighișoara’s premier luxury accommodation. The rooms are quite large and some of the Saxon furniture is over 100 years old. Beautiful!

  • Location: Centrally located within the medieval citadel.

  • Pro: Great experience staying in a medieval city. Charming yet comfortable.

  • Con: The suites are on the top floor, accessible only by stairs. You need to carry your luggage up and people with less-than-perfect mobility may not be able the best rooms.

• $: Burg Hostel - the first still existing youth hostel in Romania - is situated in the heart of the medieval citadel of Sighisoara in a XVII-century building.

  • Location: Centrally located within the medieval citadel.

  • Pro: Very affordable and great way to meet other young travelers.

  • Con: Dormitory style is noisy and not suitable for anyone who wants their own bathroom or sleeping area.

Now that we have secured a place to store our belongings, tomorrow we will explore where to shop and what to buy.

See you tomorrow.

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