8-Day Romania Road Trip from Bucharest to Ploiești, Brasov, and Sibiu

Your road trip adventure in Romania begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bucharest. You’ll stay in Bucharest for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bucharest has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,915 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 Bucharest, PAPILA. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest is Caru' cu bere. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 30,392 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,726 customers.

Bucharest also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bucharest is QP Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 921 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bucharest is Zeppelin Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

Locals also enjoy Control Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,063 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Romania!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bucharest has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Bucharest by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Bucharest. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary Grigore Antipa Natural History Museum. This attraction is a natural history museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,151 visitors. Grigore Antipa Natural History Museum gets around 150,001 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Bucharest is the spectacular Carol Park. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,216 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Children's World Park. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,601 visitors.

Tineretului Park is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in Bucharest. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 35,370 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Bucharest does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Bucharest on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Romania, be sure to eat at Excalibur, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,700 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Bucharest is the popular Romanian Craft Beer. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,501 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Bucharest is Distrikt 42. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,865 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The PUB Bucharest is one of the best bars in the city of Bucharest for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,495 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Bucharest!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Romania. Today, you'll wake up in Bucharest and embark on a scenic drive to Ploiești, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bucharest before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Bucharest. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Romanian Athenaeum. This attraction is a concert hall that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 11,867 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 57,016 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant The New London. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,648 customers.

Locals also recommend Bulevard Pub OK, another of the best restaurants in Ploiești. Bulevard Pub OK is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,024 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Dublin GrillHouse Pub. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 610 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Fable to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ploiești, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 679 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Romania, and look forward to more great days to come!

You’ll stay in Brasov for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Cantacuzino Castle. This excellent attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,102 visitors.

Around 10,975 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Dimitrie Ghica Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,245 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Peleș Castle. This castle and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,274 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. 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 Dimitrie Ghica Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Sinaia. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,245 visitors.

This outstanding castle has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,274 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Brasov, Dei Frati. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,030 customers.

Locals recommend La Birou Bistro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brasov. La Birou Bistro is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 968 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Brasov is Ograda. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 634 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Brasov, Tipografia. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,566 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Deane's. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,019 customers.

Kasho Lounge is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Brasov. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Bucharest is the amazing Brașov city hall. This attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 11,558 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Parcul Sportiv. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,286 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Bucharest is another excellent way to spend your new day in Romania. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Romania’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Romania’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Romania’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Brașov city hall for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a building and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 11,558 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Parcul Sportiv. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,286 visitors, this park deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Bran Castle. This attraction, a stunning castle, has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 82,252 travelers.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Cuptor, one of the best restaurants in the city of Sibiu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,526 customers.

Locals also recommend Cafe Wien as one of the best restaurants in the city of Sibiu. Cafe Wien is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,020 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Sibiu is Supporter Sports Pub & Grill. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.

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.

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

On day 6 of your road trip across Romania, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Bucharest. You’ll stay in Bucharest for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hermanns Hotel Sibiu, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Bucharest. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,355 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Bucharest is the 5-star Noblesse Boutique Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 728 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Bucharest is the 3-star Pensiunea Maria. This 3-star guesthouse has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 308 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Bucharest, like the outstanding Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,525 visitors.

ASTRA Museum is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Bucharest. This incredible attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,644 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Bucharest is the extraordinary Holy Trinity Cathedral. This eastern orthodox cathedral is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 4,321 reviews.

Come to Bucharest prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Bucharest.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Hochmeister delikat'essen, after your day of exploring the city of Bucharest. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,235 customers.

Ursus Cotton Pub is another of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest is Atrium. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

Locals recommend Joyme Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Bucharest, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Bucharest, The Corner Factory pub & more. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Romania.

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Romania. Today, you'll wake up in Sibiu and embark on a scenic drive to Bucharest, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Sibiu before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Sibiu. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful The Bridge of Lies. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,633 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible The Large Square. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,318 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Sibiu is the stunning Citadel Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,239 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Curtea de Argeș Monastery. This attraction is a cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 16,965 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Bazaar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,635 customers.

Locals also recommend Aubergine Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Bucharest. Aubergine Restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,297 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Vatra Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,318 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Gilda Music Lounge to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bucharest, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,458 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Manasia Hub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Manasia Hub has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

Terasa Baraka is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 847 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Romania, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 8 of your road trip in Romania is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bucharest 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.

Cișmigiu Gardens is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bucharest. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 34,920 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bucharest at Burger Van Bistro before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,509 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Gilda Music Lounge for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bucharest. The Gilda Music Lounge restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,458 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try SARA Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 953 customers.

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