Top places to visit in Brașov

• Bran Castle

  castle · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The dramatic hilltop castle marketed as "Dracula's Castle", about 28 km from Brașov near Bran village.

• Peleș Castle

  castle · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · entry lei100 (≈ ₹2,000)

  A lavish neo-Renaissance royal palace in Sinaia (about 48 km away), the former summer residence of Romania's kings.

• Black Church (Biserica Neagră)

  gothic · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul, blackened by a 1689 fire, with a famous Buchholz organ.

• Strada Sforii (Rope Street)

  street · 4.2 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the narrowest streets in Europe, just over a metre wide, connecting two lanes of the old town.

• First Romanian School

  history · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Museum in the Șchei quarter preserving the first school to teach in Romanian, with old presses and manuscripts.

• Council Square (Piața Sfatului)

  square · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The picturesque medieval main square of Brașov, ringed by pastel Saxon houses and the old Council House.

• White Tower (Turnul Alb)

  tower · 4.6 rating · about 0.4 h · check the fee at the gate

  A semicircular 15th-century watchtower above the old town, reached by a short climb, with fine city views.

• St. Nicholas Church (Sf. Nicolae)

  orthodox · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Historic Orthodox church in the Șchei quarter, dating from the 15th century, with an old cemetery.

• Mount Tâmpa

  mountain · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The forested peak overlooking Brașov, topped by the Hollywood-style BRAȘOV sign, reached by cable car or hiking.

• Black Tower (Turnul Negru)

  tower · 4.5 rating · about 0.4 h · check the fee at the gate

  A restored medieval defensive tower on the hillside above the old town with panoramic views.

• Catherine's Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei)

  gate · 4.7 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The only surviving original city gate (1559), a fairy-tale tower marking the entry to the Șchei quarter.

• Râșnov Fortress

  citadel · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 13th-century peasant citadel on a hill above Râșnov (about 15 km away) with sweeping Carpathian views.

Things to do

• Bran, Râșnov & Peleș Castle Day Tour Cultural · 9 h · from RON 350 per person
• Transfăgărășan Scenic Day Tour Nature · 10 h · from RON 400 per person
• Brașov Old Town Walking Tour Cultural · 2 h · from RON 50 per person
• Mount Tâmpa Cable Car & Summit Hike Activity · 1.5 h · from RON 45 per person
• Poiana Brașov Skiing & Lessons Activity · 6 h · from RON 200 per person
• Carpathian Bear-Watching Experience Wildlife · 3.5 h · from RON 300 per person

Day trips and tours

• Three Castles of Transylvania 9 h · from RON 350

Where to stay in Brașov

• Old Town / Centrul Istoric about RON 400 per night

  The walkable medieval core around Council Square, with most mid and luxury hotels.

• Poiana Brașov about RON 500 per night

  A purpose-built mountain resort ~12 km away, the base for winter sports.

Hotels

• Bella Muzica Hotel 4-star · RON 350 to RON 550 per night
• Aro Palace 5-star · RON 550 to RON 1,000 per night
• Centrum House Hostel RON 70 to RON 220 per night
• Kismet Dao Hostel RON 60 to RON 200 per night
• Kronwell Brasov 4-star · RON 400 to RON 650 per night

Where to eat

• Sergiana Romanian · about RON 85 per person
• Bella Muzica Romanian, Hungarian, Mexican · about RON 100 per person
• La Ceaun Romanian · about RON 60 per person
• Keller Steak House Steak, International · about RON 180 per person
• Casa Românească Romanian · about RON 85 per person
• Prato Italian · about RON 100 per person
• Dei Frati Italian · about RON 90 per person

Getting to Brașov

Airport: Brașov (GHV)

How visitors arrive in Brașov

• Train from Bucharest By train from Bucharest · common

  Direct trains run from Bucharest, with other direct services from Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca and Budapest. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Bucharest By road from Bucharest · common

  Intercity buses link Brașov with Bucharest, Sibiu and Cluj-Napoca; Bucharest buses use Autogara 1. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Flight via Bucharest Otopeni By air from Bucharest (Otopeni) · common

  Bucharest Otopeni is the main airport for the region, with onward buses and trains to Brașov. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Brașov Airport (GHV) By air from Brașov Airport · possible

  Brașov's own airport opened in 2023 and has no domestic flights. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Bucharest Otopeni airport to Brașov

  Most international visitors fly into Bucharest Otopeni, then take a direct bus, or a train from Gara de Nord, to Brașov. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Brașov Airport (GHV) opened recently and has only a few international low-cost routes and no domestic flights, so many visitors still come via Bucharest. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Train from Bucharest and other cities

  Direct trains from Bucharest Gara de Nord, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca and Budapest arrive at Brașov station, north of the old centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• City bus 4 or 51 to the old centre

  From the railway station, take city bus 4 or 51 to the old centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Intercity buses at Autogara 1 and 2

  Buses to Bucharest use Autogara 1 beside the railway station. Most other intercity coaches use Autogara 2, north of the old centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bus

  City buses are run by RATBv with a hub at Livada Poștei, and some lines link the railway station with the centre.

  RATBV tickets and info

• Taxi

  Metered taxis operate in Brașov, and Uber is also available.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Train-station taxi overcharging

  Gara Brașov

  No-meter or rigged-meter taxis at the station quote inflated fares.

  How to avoid it: Use marked metered taxis (rate posted on the door) or order via Bolt.

• Bran Castle "Dracula" touts and extras

  Bran village

  Touts push "official Dracula experience" add-ons, guides and paid parking.

  How to avoid it: Buy tickets only at the official office or bran-castle.com.

Best time to visit Brașov

• Jan 2°C
• Feb 6°C
• Mar 11°C
• Apr 16°C
• May 20°C
• Jun 25°C
• Jul 27°C
• Aug 28°C
• Sep 23°C
• Oct 16°C
• Nov 10°C
• Dec 4°C

More in Romania

• Bucharest
• Cluj-Napoca
• Sibiu
• Constanța
• Timișoara
• Sighișoara

Frequently asked questions about Brașov

What are the top-rated places to visit in Brașov?

The highest-rated places in our Brașov guide are Council Square (Piața Sfatului), Mount Tâmpa, Peleș Castle, First Romanian School, St. Nicholas Church (Sf. Nicolae).

Where should I stay in Brașov?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Brașov: Old Town / Centrul Istoric, Poiana Brașov.

How do I get around Brașov?

Ways to get around Brașov covered in our guide: City bus, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Brașov?

Scams reported to us for Brașov include Train-station taxi overcharging; Bran Castle "Dracula" touts and extras. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Brașov?

Average daytime highs in Brașov run from 2°C in Jan to 28°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Brașov?

The nearest airport to Brașov has the code GHV.