Iasi4You guidebook
Sightseeing, Shopping, Food
Shopping, Fastfood, Sit-down restaurants, Cafes, Fine Dining, Pubs, the Palas Mall has it all!
Palas Mall
7A Strada PalasAlmost every weekend there an event, a festival or a concert.
A Complete Mall Experience with Shops, Food Court, Pharmacy, Bakeries, Cafes, Cinema and More!
23 locals recommend
Iulius Mall
Bulevardul Tudor VladimirescuA Complete Mall Experience with Shops, Food Court, Pharmacy, Bakeries, Cafes, Cinema and More!
Sightseeing
For a relaxing day outdoors in the fresh air, with peace and quiet, the Botanical Gardens is the place to be! It is within the city limits of Iasi and is the ultimate place to commune with nature.
The Anastasie Fătu” Botanical Gardens of Iasi or Grădina Botanică is the oldest in the country. Every year, at the end of October, a wonderful chrysanthemum exhibition is organized. Apart from chrysanthemums, you can also find the largest collection of varieties of roses in Romania.
26 locals recommend
Botanic Garden
nr. 7-9 Strada Dumbrava RoșieThe Anastasie Fătu” Botanical Gardens of Iasi or Grădina Botanică is the oldest in the country. Every year, at the end of October, a wonderful chrysanthemum exhibition is organized. Apart from chrysanthemums, you can also find the largest collection of varieties of roses in Romania.
The Palace of Culture is located on the grounds of the former Palace of Romania’s first king, Carol the 1st. Construction started in 1906 and lasted until 1925, after the King's death. It was built to be the Palace of Justice and Administration, a function it served for 30 years, before being transformed into a museum in 1955. Today, it hosts four different museums, (a History Museum, an Ethnographic Museum, a Science Museum and an Art Museum) in 300 rooms over 36,000 square meters. It was just recently re-opened in 2016 after 8 years of its latest major restoration at a cost of approx. 26 million euros.
43 locals recommend
Palace of Culture
1 Piața PalatThe Palace of Culture is located on the grounds of the former Palace of Romania’s first king, Carol the 1st. Construction started in 1906 and lasted until 1925, after the King's death. It was built to be the Palace of Justice and Administration, a function it served for 30 years, before being transformed into a museum in 1955. Today, it hosts four different museums, (a History Museum, an Ethnographic Museum, a Science Museum and an Art Museum) in 300 rooms over 36,000 square meters. It was just recently re-opened in 2016 after 8 years of its latest major restoration at a cost of approx. 26 million euros.
Food scene
Recommended Fine Dining and Traditional Restaurants in Iasi
Little Texas offers modern creative dishes in the best Tex-Mex traditions of the American South. Great atmosphere, exquisite food and superb customer service. Close to Our Villa!
9 locals recommend
Little Texas
nr. 31-33 Stradela Moara de VântLittle Texas offers modern creative dishes in the best Tex-Mex traditions of the American South. Great atmosphere, exquisite food and superb customer service. Close to Our Villa!
International and Romanian Cuisine. Good for groups or an intimate meal. A very established restaurant with Summer Patio.
11 locals recommend
Oscar
nr. 12-16 Strada Lascăr CatargiInternational and Romanian Cuisine. Good for groups or an intimate meal. A very established restaurant with Summer Patio.
Modern Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine. Extensive Wine selection. Sophisticated and tempting restaurant, with an elegant interior, luxurious atmosphere and outstanding food. This is fine dining in an exquisite setting with an outdoor patio and a helpful customer service-oriented staff. Wine and Cigar Lounge available.
Highly recommended!
9 locals recommend
Fenice Palas
3F Strada PalasModern Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine. Extensive Wine selection. Sophisticated and tempting restaurant, with an elegant interior, luxurious atmosphere and outstanding food. This is fine dining in an exquisite setting with an outdoor patio and a helpful customer service-oriented staff. Wine and Cigar Lounge available.
Highly recommended!
If you want to experience traditional Romanian food in a historic setting, then this the place for you! The Casa Bolte Rece has been around in one form or another since 1786 and has a storied past. Here you can enjoy the best food, ambience and music that Moldovan tradition has to offer! It is a highly recommended experience.
Casa Bolta Rece
nr. 10 Strada ReceIf you want to experience traditional Romanian food in a historic setting, then this the place for you! The Casa Bolte Rece has been around in one form or another since 1786 and has a storied past. Here you can enjoy the best food, ambience and music that Moldovan tradition has to offer! It is a highly recommended experience.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Use a taxi! Cost only 2-3 Euros to get to the town center!
When you come to the Penthouse Villa from the Airport or if you need to go into town, please use a taxi. It is very convenient (2-3 Euros) to go to the Commercial Center/Palas or to the Town Center (Piata Unirii). See the Welcome Book for Taxi Contacts (and other useful information).
Don't miss
See the Welcome Book provided for helpful info.
Make Sure to review the Welcome Book, located in the blue binder on the mini-fridge, for additional helpful information and suggestions about your stay!