Niek's Brasov Ultimate Guidebook

Niek
Niek's Brasov Ultimate Guidebook

Sightseeing

Absolutely the best castle in Romania. 🇷🇴 about 40 minutes by train/car, definitely worth visiting while you are staying in Brasov. Tickets can be purchased at the location
161 locals recommend
Peleș Castle
2 Aleea Peleșului
161 locals recommend
Absolutely the best castle in Romania. 🇷🇴 about 40 minutes by train/car, definitely worth visiting while you are staying in Brasov. Tickets can be purchased at the location
This is the famous Dracula's Castle; located 20-30 minutes by car from Brasov, this is one of the places you can't miss while being here! Tickets are sold at the premises.
224 locals recommend
Bran Castle
24 Strada General Traian Moșoiu
224 locals recommend
This is the famous Dracula's Castle; located 20-30 minutes by car from Brasov, this is one of the places you can't miss while being here! Tickets are sold at the premises.
This is the largest gothic church in Europe!
55 locals recommend
The Black Church
2 Curtea Johannes Honterus
55 locals recommend
This is the largest gothic church in Europe!
A gorgeous viewpoint of the old town of Brasov! One of the best activities to do when in Brasov! You can take the cable cart to go up
200 locals recommend
Tâmpa
200 locals recommend
A gorgeous viewpoint of the old town of Brasov! One of the best activities to do when in Brasov! You can take the cable cart to go up
Main and oldest square in Brasov
102 locals recommend
Council Square
102 locals recommend
Main and oldest square in Brasov
A really fun place located in Rasnov, 30 minutes by car from Brasov. Tickets can be purchased on location.
90 locals recommend
Dino Parc Râșnov
Strada Cetății
90 locals recommend
A really fun place located in Rasnov, 30 minutes by car from Brasov. Tickets can be purchased on location.
Light activity for those who like to walk in a natural environment in the city center. You can also use the stairs to go up to the White and Black Towers.
11 locals recommend
Strada După Ziduri
Strada După Ziduri
11 locals recommend
Light activity for those who like to walk in a natural environment in the city center. You can also use the stairs to go up to the White and Black Towers.
Brasov's ski resort - great to see in summer and winter. Packed with nice restaurants and bars. To get to Poiana Brasov, take bus nr. 20 from Livada Postei (400m from the apartment).
214 locals recommend
Poiana Brașov
214 locals recommend
Brasov's ski resort - great to see in summer and winter. Packed with nice restaurants and bars. To get to Poiana Brasov, take bus nr. 20 from Livada Postei (400m from the apartment).
Narrowest street in Europe
136 locals recommend
String Street
Strada Sforii
136 locals recommend
Narrowest street in Europe
From Brasov to Zarnesti it's about a 40 minutes car drive, but this place is worth visiting. You can find tickets directly on their website
65 locals recommend
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
65 locals recommend
From Brasov to Zarnesti it's about a 40 minutes car drive, but this place is worth visiting. You can find tickets directly on their website
Brasov's only Zoo has been recently renovated and is a light, pleasant activity that you can do on any sunny day.
69 locals recommend
Zoo Brasov
1 Strada Brazilor
69 locals recommend
Brasov's only Zoo has been recently renovated and is a light, pleasant activity that you can do on any sunny day.
Nice and relaxing area for a walk under the Tampa mountain, overlooking the old walls of the city center.
8 locals recommend
Promenada de sub Tâmpa
Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu
8 locals recommend
Nice and relaxing area for a walk under the Tampa mountain, overlooking the old walls of the city center.
Nice viewpoint to see the entire city of Brasov from above. Many steps, but definitely worth the view!!
58 locals recommend
Black Tower
Strada Gheorghe Bariţiu
58 locals recommend
Nice viewpoint to see the entire city of Brasov from above. Many steps, but definitely worth the view!!
Gorgeous viewpoint of Brașov
66 locals recommend
Cetățuia de pe Strajă
7 Strada Dealul Cetăţii
66 locals recommend
Gorgeous viewpoint of Brașov
Close enough to Brașov, I recommend to visit it if you're on your way to Bran Castle
Cetatea Râșnov
Close enough to Brașov, I recommend to visit it if you're on your way to Bran Castle

Food scene

Fabulous Italian food. Advice: make a reservation 2-3 days ahead, this place is always packed!
78 locals recommend
Dei Frati
Nr16 Piața George Enescu
78 locals recommend
Fabulous Italian food. Advice: make a reservation 2-3 days ahead, this place is always packed!
Traditional Romanian food in a lovely, friendly atmosphere
90 locals recommend
La Ceaun
11-12 Piața Sfatului
90 locals recommend
Traditional Romanian food in a lovely, friendly atmosphere
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Hot drinks - especially the hot chocolate - also taste amazing here.
92 locals recommend
Bistro de l'Arte
11Bis Piața George Enescu
92 locals recommend
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Hot drinks - especially the hot chocolate - also taste amazing here.
Amazing fusion food scene with great view of the old town
50 locals recommend
Sub Tampa
Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu
50 locals recommend
Amazing fusion food scene with great view of the old town
traditional food. Try Papanasi for dessert!
24 locals recommend
Gaura Dulce
14 Piața Sfatului
24 locals recommend
traditional food. Try Papanasi for dessert!
Great place, just a couple of minutes walk from the condo
32 locals recommend
Ma Cocotte
34A Strada Nicopole
32 locals recommend
Great place, just a couple of minutes walk from the condo
very good restaurant, close to the condo
51 locals recommend
Casa Tudor
58 Strada Avram Iancu
51 locals recommend
very good restaurant, close to the condo
traditional Romanian dishes
130 locals recommend
Sergiana
28 Strada Mureșenilor
130 locals recommend
traditional Romanian dishes
A local hotspot, close to the apartment and with many great food choices! Very affordable prices too
42 locals recommend
Roata Norocului
6 Strada Crișan
42 locals recommend
A local hotspot, close to the apartment and with many great food choices! Very affordable prices too
Delicious italian food at this restaurant. One of the best places in town. Don't forget to endulge in the desserts as well!
Artegianale Muresenilor
Delicious italian food at this restaurant. One of the best places in town. Don't forget to endulge in the desserts as well!
Such great burgers! If you're craving burgers, this is the place.
Old Jack
Such great burgers! If you're craving burgers, this is the place.

Fun spots

An indoor-outdoor water park that is great for activities both in winter and summer.
90 locals recommend
Aquatic Paradise
2F Bulevardul Griviței
90 locals recommend
An indoor-outdoor water park that is great for activities both in winter and summer.
Brasov's biggest shopping mall; it also has 10 cinema's and a lovely outdoor terrace
22 locals recommend
AFI Brașov
78 Bulevardul 15 Noiembrie
22 locals recommend
Brasov's biggest shopping mall; it also has 10 cinema's and a lovely outdoor terrace
175 locals recommend
Coresi Shopping Mall
1 Str. Zaharia Stancu
175 locals recommend
From starters to professionals, there's an activity for everyone at Park Brasov!
119 locals recommend
Parc Aventura Brasov
16 Strada Paltinului
119 locals recommend
From starters to professionals, there's an activity for everyone at Park Brasov!

Bars & Pubs

Great Irish beers and live music events
61 locals recommend
Deane's
19 Strada Republicii
61 locals recommend
Great Irish beers and live music events
10 locals recommend
Publick
1 Strada Republicii
10 locals recommend
52 locals recommend
Tipografia
1 Strada Postăvarului
52 locals recommend
close to our condo, 5-7 minute walk
32 locals recommend
Kasho Lounge
1 Șirul Livezii
32 locals recommend
close to our condo, 5-7 minute walk
A lovely pub with such tasty food! A must when in Brașov
Millenium Pub&Cafe
A lovely pub with such tasty food! A must when in Brașov