Sibiu is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Sibiu 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 Sibiu, 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 Sibiu, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Sibiu starts at around €48 per night, with a typical rate near €89 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: JOYME Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 10 from 1154 reviews, from €67 per night; Bach Apartments, guest rating 9.8 from 1009 reviews, from €63 per night; Luxuroom, guest rating 9.7 from 446 reviews, from €56 per night; Vila Bohemia, 4-star, guest rating 9.7 from 2188 reviews, from €59 per night; Craft Inn - Boutique Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 9.7 from 1496 reviews, from €89 per night.
Day trips & routes: Targu Mures — about 213 km, 2h 10m drive; Brasov — about 146 km, 2h 16m drive; Cluj-Napoca — about 180 km, 1h 57m drive. Fastest option is Targu Mures: 2h 10m by car.
Sibiu: what to know
Things to see: "Private Walking Tour of Sibiu", rated 5 from 29 reviews, from €20; "Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours", rated 5 from 16 reviews, from €98; "Exclusive Tour: Bran Castle and Brasov from Sibiu", rated 5 from 14 reviews, from €170; "Exclusive Tour on Transfagarasan, Balea Lake, Balea and Capra Waterfalls", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €150; "Exclusive tour: Sighisoara, Medias and Biertan tour from Sibiu", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €150.
Sibiu 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 Sibiu is around €89, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Sibiu 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.
