6-Day Romania Road Trip from Targu Mures traveling west to Cluj Napoca, Hateg, and Sibiu

Your road trip adventure in Romania begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Targu Mures. You’ll stay in Targu Mures for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Targu Mures has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Platoul Cornesti. This attraction is a plateau and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,030 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Targu Mures, La Piazzetta. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 993 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Targu Mures is Nivo Resto Lounge. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 919 customers.

Locals recommend Thai Kitchen®️ as one of the best restaurants in the city of Targu Mures. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 435 customers.

Targu Mures also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Targu Mures is Piaf Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Targu Mures is The Office - Clubul Presei. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 711 customers.

Locals also enjoy G. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 559 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Romania!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Romania, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Targu Mures. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Cluj Napoca. You’ll stay in Cluj Napoca for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Targu Mures’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Targu Mures, start your day with a visit to the amazing Târgu Mureș Palace of Culture. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,746 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Status Quo Synagogue. This synagogue and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 161 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ascension Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Ascension Cathedral is a church that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 739 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Targu Mures has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Cluj Napoca. Cluj Napoca offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Samsara Foodhouse - Cluj restaurant plant-based. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,806 reviews.

The remarkable Tortelli Pasta Bar is another top restaurant in Cluj Napoca we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,372 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Olivo Caffe & Bistro is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,251 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cluj Napoca, the fantastic Café Bulgakov. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Soviet. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,778 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

You’ll stay in Hateg for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Cluj Napoca today is Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,801 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Cetățuia Park, an outstanding park, in the city of Cluj Napoca. Around 11,428 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Cluj Napoca is Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,689 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,951 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Romania, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Romania. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Prislop Monastery for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a monastery and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 22,621 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Hateg.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Romania with a toast!

Day 4 of your road trip through Romania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Sibiu for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Deva is the amazing Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa. This attraction is an ancient city that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,521 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle). With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 42,003 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Deva is the outstanding Citadel Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,014 visitors.

The spectacular Fortress of Deva is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating castle and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,055 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Arboretum Park Simeria. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,427 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Romania. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Sibiu, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After dinner, visit Music Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Sibiu. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,373 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Wien. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,020 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Romania!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Romania, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Sibiu. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Targu Mures. You’ll stay in Targu Mures for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Sibiu’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Sibiu, start your day with a visit to the amazing The Bridge of Lies. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,296 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating The Large Square. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 16,039 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Citadel Park to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Citadel Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,572 visitors.

The lovely Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 21,796 visitors have left this protected area average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Sibiu has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Targu Mures. Targu Mures offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Country Cheese & Wine. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 124 reviews.

The remarkable Soul Bistro is another top restaurant in Targu Mures we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 472 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Targu Mures, the fantastic Beraria Silva. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 553 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The BackStage. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 398 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Luar Yard. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 245 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

Day 6 of your road trip in Romania is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Targu Mures before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Medieval Fortress Târgu Mureș is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Targu Mures. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,071 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Targu Mures and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Romania.

You’ll then say farewell to Targu Mures. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Romania!