8-Day Romania Road Trip from Cluj-Napoca traveling west to Oradea, Timișoara, and Sibiu

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

Cluj Napoca has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Unirii Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,190 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 Cluj Napoca, Samsara Foodhouse - Cluj restaurant plant-based. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,806 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cluj Napoca is Tortelli Pasta Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,372 customers.

Locals recommend Olivo Caffe & Bistro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cluj Napoca. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,251 customers.

Cluj Napoca also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Cluj Napoca is Café Bulgakov. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Cluj Napoca is The Soviet. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,778 customers.

Locals also enjoy Che Guevara Social Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,589 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 Cluj Napoca. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Oradea. You’ll stay in Oradea for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Cluj Napoca’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Cluj Napoca, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cetățuia Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,014 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating "Dormition of the Mother of God" Metropolitan Cathedral. This church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,487 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,980 visitors.

The lovely Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 20,856 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 4,541 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Cluj Napoca has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Oradea. Oradea 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 Piaţa9. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,604 reviews.

The remarkable ReWine Bistro is another top restaurant in Oradea we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 627 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Hanul cu Noroc is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,474 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Oradea, the fantastic Rivo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,744 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Morrigan's Coffe & Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Euphoria Biergarten. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 887 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

Day 3 of your road trip through Romania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Cluj Napoca and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Timișoara. You will stay in Timișoara for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Cluj Napoca is the amazing Oradea Fortress. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,873 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, "The Black Eagle" Palace. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,089 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in Cluj Napoca by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Timișoara, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Neața Omelette Bistro, one of the best restaurants in the city of Timișoara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,131 customers.

Locals also recommend NARU as one of the best restaurants in the city of Timișoara. NARU is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Timișoara is Papa Sam. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,043 customers.

After dinner, visit The 80's Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Timișoara. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,176 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Csíki Beer House. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

Alternatively, Berăria 700 is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Timișoara. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,227 customers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip across Romania, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Cluj Napoca. You’ll stay in Cluj Napoca 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 Pensiunea Red Rose, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Cluj Napoca. This guesthouse has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 386 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Cluj Napoca is the 5-star ZET Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 58 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Cluj Napoca is the 3-star PENSIUNEA UNO. This 3-star guesthouse has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 151 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 Cluj Napoca, like the outstanding piața Unirii. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,959 visitors.

Libertății Square in Timișoara is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Cluj Napoca. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,907 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Cluj Napoca is the extraordinary Roses Park, Timișoara. This rose garden is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 8,126 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Victory Square. Around 17,402 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Come to Cluj Napoca 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 Cluj Napoca.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Berăria 700, after your day of exploring the city of Cluj Napoca. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,227 customers.

The Drunken Rat Pub is another of the best restaurants in the city of Cluj Napoca. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,371 customers.

Locals recommend The Scotland Yard, one of the best bars in the city of Cluj Napoca, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,842 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Cluj Napoca, D'arc pe mal. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,615 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Sibiu. You’ll stay in Sibiu for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Cluj Napoca’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Cluj Napoca, start your day with a visit to the amazing Fortress of Deva. This much-appreciated castle and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,499 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle). This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 38,054 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Prislop Monastery to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Prislop Monastery is a monastery that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 20,503 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Cluj Napoca has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Sibiu. Sibiu 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 La Cuptor. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,526 reviews.

The remarkable Cafe Wien is another top restaurant in Sibiu we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,020 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Supporter Sports Pub & Grill is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Sibiu, the fantastic Music Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,373 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

You still have 1 night left in Sibiu.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Sâmbăta de Sus Monastery. This incredible attraction is a monastery and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 9,260 visitors.

Rupea Citadel is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,122 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Romania to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Sibiu.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Sibiu, like Hochmeister delikat'essen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,235 customers.

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

Locals enjoy Atrium, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Sibiu. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Sibiu, Joyme Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Corner Factory pub & more. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,000 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Romania!

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

One of the best places to visit in the city of Cluj Napoca is the amazing The Bridge of Lies. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,633 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible The Large Square. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,318 visitors.

Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Cluj Napoca. This well-known attraction, a spectacular protected area, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 20,525 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Cluj Napoca is ASTRA Museum. This attraction is an amazing museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,644 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Cluj Napoca 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 Salina Turda for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a salt mine and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 26,362 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cluj Napoca. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

Locals also recommend GARLIC - bites&tales as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cluj Napoca. GARLIC - bites&tales is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cluj Napoca is Roots Urban Tastery. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

After dinner, visit Klausen Pubhouse, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cluj Napoca. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,736 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Shadow Cafe-Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,086 customers.

Alternatively, Enigma is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Cluj Napoca. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,547 customers.

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

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

Students' Cultural House is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cluj Napoca. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,176 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Cluj Napoca at London Brothers before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 736 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Klausen Burger for your last chance at a meal in the city of Cluj Napoca. The Klausen Burger restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,882 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Café Bulgakov. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

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