Claudia’s guidebook for Brasov
Food scene
#1 option for Romanian traditional food for both tourists and locals. *** 160 m / 2 minutes walk from the apartment
130 locals recommend
Sergiana
28 Strada Mureșenilor#1 option for Romanian traditional food for both tourists and locals. *** 160 m / 2 minutes walk from the apartment
Traditional dishes cooked in cauldron. Recommend the beans soup -"ciorba de fasole"- served in bread and the Brasovian pancakes. *** 240 m / 3 minutes walk from the apartment
90 locals recommend
La Ceaun
11-12 Piața SfatuluiTraditional dishes cooked in cauldron. Recommend the beans soup -"ciorba de fasole"- served in bread and the Brasovian pancakes. *** 240 m / 3 minutes walk from the apartment
Excellent for breakfast - incl. omlettes - and for watching the passers-by from the main square Piata Sfatului while enjoying the beautiful interior design. Opens at 9 AM. *** 240 m / 3 min walk from the apartment
16 locals recommend
Brasserie Luther
10 Piața SfatuluiExcellent for breakfast - incl. omlettes - and for watching the passers-by from the main square Piata Sfatului while enjoying the beautiful interior design. Opens at 9 AM. *** 240 m / 3 min walk from the apartment
Traditional Italian food - best pasta in town. *** 210 m / 3 min walk from the apartment
78 locals recommend
Dei Frati
Nr16 Piața George EnescuTraditional Italian food - best pasta in town. *** 210 m / 3 min walk from the apartment
My personal favourite with quality ingredients and local recipes reinvented by Oana Coanta - "Woman Chef of the Year 2019" by Gault&Millau. *** 300 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
92 locals recommend
Bistro de l'Arte
11Bis Piața George EnescuMy personal favourite with quality ingredients and local recipes reinvented by Oana Coanta - "Woman Chef of the Year 2019" by Gault&Millau. *** 300 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
Neo-traditional Transilvanian food. Right at the base of Tampa Mt. *** 900 m / 13 min walk from the apartment
50 locals recommend
Sub Tampa
Aleea Tiberiu BrediceanuNeo-traditional Transilvanian food. Right at the base of Tampa Mt. *** 900 m / 13 min walk from the apartment
Really delicious vegetarian and vegan food. *** 700 m / 8 min walk from the apartment
45 locals recommend
Simone
32 Strada Doctor Victor BabeșReally delicious vegetarian and vegan food. *** 700 m / 8 min walk from the apartment
Traditional Hungarian food reinvented and lots of Hungarian wines. *** 190 m / 2 min walk from the apartment
17 locals recommend
Pilvax
16 Strada Michael WeissTraditional Hungarian food reinvented and lots of Hungarian wines. *** 190 m / 2 min walk from the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
The place to party every night. *** 600 m / 7 min walk from the apartment
66 locals recommend
Times Pub
17 Bulevardul EroilorThe place to party every night. *** 600 m / 7 min walk from the apartment
Irish pub filled with locals and tourists alike. The kitchen is open until 2 AM - rare find in Brasov! *** 400 m / 5 min walk from the apartment
61 locals recommend
Deane's
19 Strada RepubliciiIrish pub filled with locals and tourists alike. The kitchen is open until 2 AM - rare find in Brasov! *** 400 m / 5 min walk from the apartment
Wine bar with hundreds of wines. *** 350 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
26 locals recommend
Terroirs Boutique du Vin
2 Strada PostăvaruluiWine bar with hundreds of wines. *** 350 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
Vast drinks menu. Nice interior design. *** 300 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
17 locals recommend
Bibliotheque Pub
6 Strada RepubliciiVast drinks menu. Nice interior design. *** 300 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
Great for both coffee and drinks in a cozy atmosphere. Filled with locals. *** 400 m / 5 min walk from the apartment
9 locals recommend
Aftăr Stube
4 Strada Alecu RussoGreat for both coffee and drinks in a cozy atmosphere. Filled with locals. *** 400 m / 5 min walk from the apartment
Bar with a piano - there is live music sometimes. *** 450 m / 5 min walk from the apartment
6 locals recommend
L'etagè
50 Strada RepubliciiBar with a piano - there is live music sometimes. *** 450 m / 5 min walk from the apartment
Good drinks and atmosphere - there is live music sometimes. *** 500 m / 6 min walk from the apartment
44 locals recommend
Festival 39
62 Strada RepubliciiGood drinks and atmosphere - there is live music sometimes. *** 500 m / 6 min walk from the apartment
Old, laid back pub, outside the old town, frequented by locals. You receive free peanuts on the table and can just spill the shells on the floor, like the locals do ;-) *** 1,1 km / 13 min walk from the apartment or take bus #6/31 to Dramatic station and then walk 260 m / 3 min
6 locals recommend
For Sale Pub
24 Bulevardul 15 NoiembrieOld, laid back pub, outside the old town, frequented by locals. You receive free peanuts on the table and can just spill the shells on the floor, like the locals do ;-) *** 1,1 km / 13 min walk from the apartment or take bus #6/31 to Dramatic station and then walk 260 m / 3 min
Club open from Thursday - Sunday with different parties and concerts. *** 1,7 km / 4 min drive / 21 min walk from the apartment or take bus #6/31/4/1 from Livada Postei to Patria station and then walk 350 m / 3 min
23 locals recommend
Kruhnen Musik Halle
2 Strada Nicolae TitulescuClub open from Thursday - Sunday with different parties and concerts. *** 1,7 km / 4 min drive / 21 min walk from the apartment or take bus #6/31/4/1 from Livada Postei to Patria station and then walk 350 m / 3 min
Sightseeing
Brasov is well-known for the Gothic-style Black Church built in the 14th century. *** 290 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
133 locals recommend
Black Church Villa
16 Strada Poarta ScheiBrasov is well-known for the Gothic-style Black Church built in the 14th century. *** 290 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
The council square -"Piata Sfatului"- has been holding regular markets since 1364 and is surrounded by historical buildings. *** 170 m / 2 min walk from the apartment
37 locals recommend
Brașov Council Square
Piața SfatuluiThe council square -"Piata Sfatului"- has been holding regular markets since 1364 and is surrounded by historical buildings. *** 170 m / 2 min walk from the apartment
Built in the 15th century, this restored watchtower with a stone staircase houses a museum. *** 800 m / 11 min from the apartment
88 locals recommend
Turnul Alb
Calea PoieniiBuilt in the 15th century, this restored watchtower with a stone staircase houses a museum. *** 800 m / 11 min from the apartment
Built in the 15th century, the tower picked up its name after a fire in 1649 blackened the exterior walls. It has a platform great for photos of the old town. *** 800 m / 12 min walk from the apartment
58 locals recommend
Turnul Negru
Strada Gheorghe BariţiuBuilt in the 15th century, the tower picked up its name after a fire in 1649 blackened the exterior walls. It has a platform great for photos of the old town. *** 800 m / 12 min walk from the apartment
One of the narrowest streets in Europe and was initially built as a corridor that firemen could use -17th century. *** 600 m / 8 min from the apartment
136 locals recommend
Strada Sforii
Strada SforiiOne of the narrowest streets in Europe and was initially built as a corridor that firemen could use -17th century. *** 600 m / 8 min from the apartment
The first school in the territory of present-day Romania where Romanian language was used in teaching. *** 1,3 km / 13 min walk from the apartment
39 locals recommend
Prima Școală Românească
2-3 Piața UniriiThe first school in the territory of present-day Romania where Romanian language was used in teaching. *** 1,3 km / 13 min walk from the apartment
Established in 1292. First built in Gothic style and later redecorated with Baroque style architectural elements. *** 1,3 km / 17 min walk from the apartment
34 locals recommend
Biserica Sfântul Nicolae
1 Piața UniriiEstablished in 1292. First built in Gothic style and later redecorated with Baroque style architectural elements. *** 1,3 km / 17 min walk from the apartment
Completed in 1828, this classical-style gate features 3 archways for traffic & pedestrians. *** 750 m / 10 min walk from the apartment
37 locals recommend
Schei Gate
4 Strada Poarta ScheiCompleted in 1828, this classical-style gate features 3 archways for traffic & pedestrians. *** 750 m / 10 min walk from the apartment
Built in 1559 by the tailors' guild, this stone gate feature's the city's coat of arms & a museum. *** 650 m / 8 min walk from the apartment
38 locals recommend
Poarta Ecaterinei
Built in 1559 by the tailors' guild, this stone gate feature's the city's coat of arms & a museum. *** 650 m / 8 min walk from the apartment
Preserved fortress bastion built in the 15th century, now housing a medieval museum. *** 1 km / 14 min walk from the apartment
43 locals recommend
Bastionul Țesătorilor
9 Strada George CoșbucPreserved fortress bastion built in the 15th century, now housing a medieval museum. *** 1 km / 14 min walk from the apartment
The first documentary-registered bastion of Brasov, in 1416. *** 850 m / 12 min walk from the apartment
7 locals recommend
Bastionul Funarilor
The first documentary-registered bastion of Brasov, in 1416. *** 850 m / 12 min walk from the apartment
It was built and defended by the guild of goldsmiths, between 1450 and 1455. *** 1 km / 14 min from the apartment
8 locals recommend
Bastionul Postăvarilor
Aleea Tiberiu BrediceanuIt was built and defended by the guild of goldsmiths, between 1450 and 1455. *** 1 km / 14 min from the apartment
Fortified 1500s gate in the old town walls, with permanent & temporary local history exhibitions. *** 700 m / 9 min walk from the apartment
17 locals recommend
Bastionul Graft
Strada După ZiduriFortified 1500s gate in the old town walls, with permanent & temporary local history exhibitions. *** 700 m / 9 min walk from the apartment
It is part of Brasov's outer fortification system, dating from the 15th century. Gorgeously lit at night and a pleasant walk up the hill rewards with splendid views. However not possible to visit it on the inside anymore. *** 1,1 km / 17 min walk from the apartment
66 locals recommend
Cetățuia de pe Strajă
7 Strada Dealul CetăţiiIt is part of Brasov's outer fortification system, dating from the 15th century. Gorgeously lit at night and a pleasant walk up the hill rewards with splendid views. However not possible to visit it on the inside anymore. *** 1,1 km / 17 min walk from the apartment
Beautiful synagogue in the old town, a little bit hidden from the street ;-) *** 700 m / 9 min walk from the apartment
16 locals recommend
Beth Israel Synagogue
27 Strada Poarta ScheiBeautiful synagogue in the old town, a little bit hidden from the street ;-) *** 700 m / 9 min walk from the apartment
Coffee shops
Great coffee shop visited by locals. *** 500 m / 6 min walk from the apartment.
12 locals recommend
Nola coffeeshop
6 Strada Hans BenknerGreat coffee shop visited by locals. *** 500 m / 6 min walk from the apartment.
A favourite of locals. Good for breakfast, coffee, tea as well as drinks in the evenings. *** 350 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
52 locals recommend
Tipografia
1 Strada PostăvaruluiA favourite of locals. Good for breakfast, coffee, tea as well as drinks in the evenings. *** 350 m / 4 min walk from the apartment
Nature & Activities
I totally recommend a hike or taking the cable car to Tampa Mt. for amazing views over the whole Brasov and its surroundings. *** 900 m / 12 min walk from the apartment to the cable car and then another hour if you decide to hike to the top of Tampa
200 locals recommend
Tâmpa
I totally recommend a hike or taking the cable car to Tampa Mt. for amazing views over the whole Brasov and its surroundings. *** 900 m / 12 min walk from the apartment to the cable car and then another hour if you decide to hike to the top of Tampa
The closest to Brasov and most popular ski resort in Romania. It is located on the northern slopes of Postavarul mountain that is part of the Carpathian mountains.
*** You can reach Poiana Brasov:
- by car / taxi / Uber in about 20 minutes from the apartment;
- by bus #20 from Livada Postei - 4 min walk from the apartment to the bus station;
- by foot via hiking trails in a couple of hours
214 locals recommend
Poiana Brașov
The closest to Brasov and most popular ski resort in Romania. It is located on the northern slopes of Postavarul mountain that is part of the Carpathian mountains.
*** You can reach Poiana Brasov:
- by car / taxi / Uber in about 20 minutes from the apartment;
- by bus #20 from Livada Postei - 4 min walk from the apartment to the bus station;
- by foot via hiking trails in a couple of hours
From the ski resort Poiana Brasov you can hike or take the cable car to the Postavaru Mt. (highest peak is 1799 m). There are also hiking trails from Tampa Mt. to Postavaru. *** It takes 1 day trip by foot from the apartment to Postavaru Peak and back
30 locals recommend
Postăvarul Massif
From the ski resort Poiana Brasov you can hike or take the cable car to the Postavaru Mt. (highest peak is 1799 m). There are also hiking trails from Tampa Mt. to Postavaru. *** It takes 1 day trip by foot from the apartment to Postavaru Peak and back
There is a river passing by that creates some small waterfalls - really nice and relaxing setup. Locals choose this place for picnics and grills, but you can continue walking to immerse yourself into the nature. Hiking shoes are recommended as the road is unpaved and you could get wet in the waterfalls. From here you can continue hiking to Poiana Brasov another 2 hours or so.
*** How to reach Solomon's Rocks:
- you can walk through Schei neighborhood for 4 km / 1 h from the apartment;
- take bus #50/50B from Livada Postei (4 min walk from the apt) to Podul Cretului and then walk for another 15 min
33 locals recommend
Pietrele lui Solomon
There is a river passing by that creates some small waterfalls - really nice and relaxing setup. Locals choose this place for picnics and grills, but you can continue walking to immerse yourself into the nature. Hiking shoes are recommended as the road is unpaved and you could get wet in the waterfalls. From here you can continue hiking to Poiana Brasov another 2 hours or so.
*** How to reach Solomon's Rocks:
- you can walk through Schei neighborhood for 4 km / 1 h from the apartment;
- take bus #50/50B from Livada Postei (4 min walk from the apt) to Podul Cretului and then walk for another 15 min
Outdoor adventure park by a lake offering forest-lined ropes & zipline courses for all levels.
*** about 8 km / 15-30 min drive from the apartment or take bus #17 (direction Noua) from Livada Postei to Strand station and then walk 350 m / 4 min
119 locals recommend
Parc Aventura Brasov
16 Strada PaltinuluiOutdoor adventure park by a lake offering forest-lined ropes & zipline courses for all levels.
*** about 8 km / 15-30 min drive from the apartment or take bus #17 (direction Noua) from Livada Postei to Strand station and then walk 350 m / 4 min
Spacious leisure center with multiple indoor & outdoor pools, a gym, sauna and restaurant. *** 4,4 km / 8 min drive from the apartment
90 locals recommend
Aquatic Paradise
2F Bulevardul GrivițeiSpacious leisure center with multiple indoor & outdoor pools, a gym, sauna and restaurant. *** 4,4 km / 8 min drive from the apartment
Shopping
Various shops and a 24/7 open supermarket Dodo beside the main square. *** This is the street where the apartment is.
Strada Mureșenilor
Strada MureșenilorVarious shops and a 24/7 open supermarket Dodo beside the main square. *** This is the street where the apartment is.
Dodo
22 Piața Sfatului24/7 open supermarket. *** 220 m / 3 min walk from the apartment
Pedestrian street filled with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. *** 400 m / 5 min walk from the apartment
Strada Republicii
Strada RepubliciiPedestrian street filled with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. *** 400 m / 5 min walk from the apartment
The old “general” store of Brasov since 1975, now with more modern shops, like Sephora and Carrefour supermarket. There is also a groceries and flowers market behind it. *** 900 m / 11 min walk from the apartment
23 locals recommend
Star
62 Strada Nicolae BălcescuThe old “general” store of Brasov since 1975, now with more modern shops, like Sephora and Carrefour supermarket. There is also a groceries and flowers market behind it. *** 900 m / 11 min walk from the apartment
Carturesti is one of the coolest book stores in Romania *** 250 m / 3 min walk from the apartment
6 locals recommend
Cărturești Brașov
20 Piața SfatuluiCarturesti is one of the coolest book stores in Romania *** 250 m / 3 min walk from the apartment
Shopping mall with many shops, fast food, restaurants and cinema. *** 5,7 km / 13 min drive from the apartment or take bus #2 (direction Rulmentul) from Livada Postei to Coresi and then walk 300 m / 4 min
175 locals recommend
Coresi Shopping Mall
1 Str. Zaharia StancuShopping mall with many shops, fast food, restaurants and cinema. *** 5,7 km / 13 min drive from the apartment or take bus #2 (direction Rulmentul) from Livada Postei to Coresi and then walk 300 m / 4 min
City advice
Getting around
Livada Postei - the main bus & taxi station in Brasov
Livada Postei is 300 m / 4 min walk from the apartment.
From here you can take:
- Bus #4 to the railway station;
- Bus #20 to the ski resort Poiana Brasov;
- Bus #50/50B to Podul Cretului - for a 15 min walk to Solomon's Rocks or a 2 h hike to the ski resort Poiana Brasov;
- Bus #17 to Strand station for the Adventure Park;
- Taxi to everywhere :-) — just make sure to negotiate the price before or, even better, advise them to start the taxi counter for any farther destination, like the ski resort Poiana Brasov, Bran Castle etc.