Brasov is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Brasov works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Brasov, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 3 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Brasov, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Brasov starts at around €89 per night, with a typical rate near €136 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Qosmo Brasov Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 1884 reviews, from €136 per night; SCHUSTER Boarding House, 3-star, guest rating 9.7 from 1455 reviews, from €140 per night; Kronwell Brasov Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.7 from 2469 reviews, from €141 per night; Pensiunea Toscana, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1285 reviews, from €110 per night; Teleferic Grand Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.5 from 2184 reviews, from €207 per night.
Day trips & routes: Sibiu — about 148 km, 2h 14m drive; Targu Mures — about 171 km, 2h 41m drive; Bucharest — about 181 km, 2h 41m drive. Fastest option is Sibiu: 2h 14m by car.
Brasov: what to know
Things to see: "Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery", rated 5 from 49 reviews, from €95; "Watching Brown Bear from hideout/ Guarantee you'll see wild Bears", rated 5 from 33 reviews, from €83.96; "Bear Sanctuary, Bran (Dracula) Castle, Peles Castle From Brasov", rated 5 from 28 reviews, from €110; "Horseback Riding Tour In Brasov - Ride Through Fields, Forests & Hills", rated 5 from 25 reviews, from €120; "Sighisoara and Viscri UNESCO Guided Day Tour From Brasov", rated 5 from 22 reviews, from €79.
Brasov has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 3 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Brasov is around €136, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Brasov you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 3 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Romania, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
