Brașov County · Romania
Where to stay in Brașov
Brașov is a city in Brașov County, Romania, home to about 238,000 people.
- Best months
- August and September
- Nearest airport
- GHV9 km · Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport
- Currency
- RONRomanian leu
- Time zone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Language
- Romanian
About
About Brașov
Brașov is a city in Transylvania, Romania and the county seat (i.e. administrative centre) of Brașov County.
In the Middle Ages Transylvania had Hungarian rulers, who brought in Saxon settlers. They developed the walled town known in German as Kronstadt and in Hungarian as Brassó. Later development was further out so this old centre was largely preserved. It has good tourist facilities and is well worth an extended stay: perhaps because it lacks a well-connected airport, it's not as well known to westerners as similar old towns such as Sibiu and Cluj Napoca. Shop, restaurant and hotel staff often speak English and German.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Brașov
See
In the Middle Ages, Transylvania's Hungarian rulers brought in Saxon settlers, to defend and develop the area. They built up the walled city of Kronstadt, which today forms the Old Town of Brașov. Most of the city sights are here, in the pedestrianised zone centred on Council Square (Piața Sfatului) and along the spine of Republicii street. Main sights include the Piața Sfatului, the Black Church, and the former Council House. Around the walled city, you can see the Șchei and Catherine Gates, Weavers' Bastion, Black Tower, and White Tower. To the south lies Șchei district, described below.
- The Black Church
- County History Museum
- Museum of Urban Civilisation
- Mureșenilor House Memorial Museum
- Weavers' Bastion
- St Bartholomew Church
- St. Nicholas Church
- First Romanian School
- Tâmpa
- Brașov Zoo
- Solomon's cliffs
Do
- Zilele Brașovului
- Oktoberfest
- Brașov Philharmony
- Mureșenilor House
- Brașov Opera
- Sică Alexandrescu” Theatre
- Transfagarașan Highway
- Eliana Mall
- Coresi Mall
- Unirea Shopping Center
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Where to stay
Which part of Brașov to stay in
Ignore the touts at the railway & bus stations, who'll offer an overpriced ditch.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Brașov
12 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Drachenhaus | 1822 | 1.9 km |
| Hyatt Regency Aro Palace Brasov | 1939 | 1.7 km |
| „Coroana” and „Postăvarul” Hotels, Brașov | 1910 | 1.5 km |
| Antonella Apartment | 1.8 km | |
| Hanul „La îngerul auriu” | 1.8 km | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Brasov | 2026 | 3.3 km |
| Hotel Ambient | 1.0 km | |
| Hotel Apollonia | 1.0 km | |
| Main Square Apartments & More | 2.1 km | |
| Pensiune Ambient | 0.5 km | |
| Residence Ambient | 0.6 km | |
| Residence Central Annapolis | 2.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Brașov
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Brașov are August and September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C; June is the wettest, with about 107 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Brașov: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV), about 9.0 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sibiu International Airport (SBZ, 119 km) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 126 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
The old town, and westward extension of Șchei, are compact and walkable - indeed they're mostly pedestrian precinct. The new town and burbs stretch a long way. Bike rental is available in the central square Piața Sfatului, 4 lei per hour. Buses in Brașov are run by RATBv (Regia Autonomă de Transport Brașov). They mostly run weekdays 05:30 to midnight, weekends 06:30 to 23:00; there's no night service. Most bus stops have real-time digital displays of what's coming. Google Maps usually plans perfect routes via public transport in Brașov.
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GHV · Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport
SBZ · Sibiu International Airport
OTP · Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Brașov
Eat
Since there are lots of tourists, there's more upmarket choice, but mid-range prices are higher.
Stay safe
Brașov is very safe for visitors, and the main tourist areas are well-policed. As in most Romanian cities, be on your guard against pickpockets and scams.
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Questions
Brașov: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Brașov?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Brașov are August and September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C; June is the wettest, with about 107 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Brașov?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV), about 9.0 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sibiu International Airport (SBZ, 119 km) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 126 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Brașov?
Romanian leu (RON).
Nearby
Destinations near Brașov
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.