20 Best Places to Stay in Romania: Comprehensive Accommodation Guide

Accommodations in Romania offer exceptional value and charming diversity, ranging from restored 18th-century Transylvanian Saxon estates and gothic boutique hotels to luxury international 5-star properties in Bucharest, alpine mountain chalets in the Carpathians, and eco-lodges floating in the Danube Delta.

What to Expect From Romania Hotels

In major cities like Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Sibiu, expect world-class international hotels, high-speed Wi-Fi, fine dining, and wellness spas. In Transylvanian villages or northern Maramureș, boutique stays feature restored heritage architecture, hand-carved wooden furniture, traditional ceramic fireplaces, and farm-to-table dining.

20 Best Places to Stay in Romania

1. Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

Style: Restored Belle Époque Bank Palace
Location: Old Town, Bucharest
Best For: Historic Architecture, Vault Bar & Luxury
About the Place: Housed inside a magnificently restored 1920s Art Deco bank building, featuring luxurious rooms and a speakeasy bar inside the original vault.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Marmorosch Bucharest

2. Prince of Wales Guesthouse (Viscri 125)

Style: Restored Saxon Heritage Estate
Location: Viscri, Transylvania
Best For: Saxon Village Serenity & Farm-to-Table Dining
About the Place: Historic 18th-century Transylvanian Saxon village homes famously championed and restored by King Charles III, offering authentic rural luxury.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Viscri Guesthouse

3. Presol / Teleferic Grand Hotel

Style: Alpine Resort Hotel
Location: Poiana Brașov
Best For: Mountain Views, Skiing & Wellness Spa
About the Place: A luxury 5-star mountain resort located right at the base of the Postăvaru ski slopes, featuring indoor pools and wood-paneled suites.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Teleferic Grand Hotel

4. Zabola Estate - Transylvanian Castle Park

Style: Aristocratic Countryside Castle Retreat
Location: Zăbala, Covasna County
Best For: Castle Park Luxury, Nature & Horse Riding
About the Place: A 500-hectare private estate owned by the noble Mikes family, offering luxury rooms in a restored castle surrounded by wild forests.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Zabola Estate

5. InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

Style: Iconic Historic 5-Star Hotel
Location: Victory Avenue (Calea Victoriei), Bucharest
Best For: Royal Location, History & Fine Dining
About the Place: Built in 1914 along Bucharest’s grandest boulevard, a famous landmark hotel overlooking Revolution Square and the Romanian Athenaeum.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Athénée Palace

6. Hotel Belfort Brașov

Style: Contemporary Boutique Hotel
Location: Brașov Old Town
Best For: Panoramic City Views & Walkability
About the Place: Situated at the foot of Tâmpa Mountain overlooking Brașov’s medieval red rooftops, featuring modern rooms and quiet forest surroundings.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hotel Belfort Brașov

7. Singureni Manor Equestrian Retreat

Style: Ultra-Luxury Wilderness & Equestrian Lodge
Location: Giurgiu County (near Bucharest)
Best For: Arabian Horses, Forest Luxury & Privacy
About the Place: An exclusive forest estate surrounded by 700 hectares of oak woods, featuring purebred Arabian horses, wild deer safari, and fine dining.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Singureni Manor

8. Biertan Saxon Guesthouse / Fronius Boutique Residence

Style: Restored Renaissance Boutique Hotel
Location: Sighișoara Citadel
Best For: Gothic Charm & Medieval Citadel Access
About the Place: Set inside a restored 500-year-old stone building in Sighișoara Citadel, featuring hand-painted wooden beams and medieval vaulting.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Fronius Residence

9. Green Village Resort (Danube Delta)

Style: Eco-Friendly Delta Resort
Location: Sfântu Gheorghe, Danube Delta
Best For: Nature, Boat Tours & Black Sea Beach Access
About the Place: An eco-luxury resort set where the Danube River meets the Black Sea, featuring thatched-roof villas, pools, and private boat trips.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Green Village Resort

10. Hotel Imparatul Romanilor

Style: Historic 16th-Century Heritage Hotel
Location: Old Town, Sibiu
Best For: Heritage Walkability & Historic Courtyards
About the Place: Operating on Sibiu’s main pedestrian street since 1555, hosting historic royalty, musicians, and writers in neoclassical style.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Imparatul Romanilor

11. Plai cu Peri (Maramureș Wooden Chalets)

Style: Traditional Wooden Village Eco-Resort
Location: Săpânța / Bârsana, Maramureș
Best Time To Stay: May to October
About the Place: Beautiful traditional hand-carved Maramureș wooden chalets set amidst pristine green meadows and apple orchards.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Maramureș Chalets

12. Akasha Wellness Retreat

Style: Mountain Eco-Wellness Retreat
Location: Peștera Village, Transylvania
Best For: Mountain Vistas, Yoga & Mindful Retreats
About the Place: Perched high in Peștera mountain village between Piatra Craiului and Bucegi mountains, offering yoga, organic dining, and peak vistas.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Akasha Retreat

13. Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj-Napoca

Style: Modern 5-Star City Hotel
Location: Central Park, Cluj-Napoca
Best For: Park Vistas, Luxury & City Walkability
About the Place: Situated right adjacent to Cluj’s Central Park and Cluj Arena, featuring contemporary luxury suites and fine dining.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Radisson Blu Cluj

14. Hadar Chalet

Style: Secluded Forest Luxury Chalet
Location: Gura Siriului, Buzău Mountains
Best For: Deep Forest Seclusion, Gardens & Comfort
About the Place: Tucked deep inside a private mountain forest reserve with no cell phone disturbance, offering gardens, heated pool, and organic dining.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Hadar Chalet

15. Carpathian Log Home

Style: Luxury Alpine Log Cabins
Location: Bran / Moieciu
Best For: Groups, Mountain Views & Sauna
About the Place: Massive custom handcrafted log cabins set on a hill overlooking Bran Castle and the Bucegi Mountain peaks.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Carpathian Log Home

16. Conacul Polizu

Style: Restored 19th-Century Aristocratic Manor
Location: Maxut, Moldavia
Best For: Historic Manor Charm, Wine & Tranquility
About the Place: A beautifully restored 1878 aristocratic manor house surrounded by orchard gardens and rolling Moldavian countryside hills.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Conacul Polizu

17. Hotel PRISPA / Casa de Pe Deal

Style: Rural Heritage Guesthouse
Location: Bucovina Region
Best For: Painted Monastery Access & Countryside Peace
About the Place: Traditional Bucovina guesthouses featuring carved wooden balconies, flower gardens, and home-cooked Moldavian meals.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Bucovina Guesthouses

18. Continental Forum Oradea

Style: Riverside City Hotel
Location: Crișul Repede Riverfront, Oradea
Best For: River Views, Thermal Pools & Walkability
About the Place: Set along the Crișul Repede riverfront in Oradea, offering outdoor thermal water swimming pools and quick access to Art Nouveau streets.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Continental Forum Oradea

19. Epoque Hotel Bucharest, Relais & Châteaux

Style: Elegant French Neo-Classical Boutique Hotel
Location: Cișmigiu Gardens, Bucharest
Best For: Boutique Luxury, Spa & Garden Peace
About the Place: An exclusive Relais & Châteaux luxury boutique property set next to central Cișmigiu Gardens, featuring French gastronomy and spas.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Epoque Hotel

20. Lebăda Luxury Resort & Spa (Danube Delta)

Style: 5-Star Delta Island Resort
Location: Crișan, Danube Delta
Best For: 5-Star Delta Luxury, Spas & Nature Excursions
About the Place: A luxury 5-star island resort situated right inside the Danube Delta, featuring infinity pools, luxury spa, and private boat tours.
Book & Explore: Read our full guide to Lebăda Resort Delta

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Luxury Heritage Hotel Courtyard in Romania