7-Day Romania road trip from Targu Mures to Făgăraș, Bucharest, and Brasov

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, Taverna Diavolului. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,839 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Targu Mures is Căsuța Bunicii. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,255 customers.

Locals recommend Country Pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Targu Mures. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,317 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 Hotel Privo. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,151 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Targu Mures is Negro Cafe&Lounge. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,496 customers.

Locals also enjoy J'ai Bistrot. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,001 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Făgăraș. You’ll stay in Făgăraș 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 top-tier point of interest 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 Toldalagi Palace, Târgu Mureș. This building and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 136 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.

The lovely Zoo Tîrgu Mureș is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 10,767 visitors have left this zoo average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 Făgăraș. Făgăraș 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 Casa Terra. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,081 reviews.

The remarkable Complexul Turistic Fântânița Crăiesei is another top restaurant in Făgăraș we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,081 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Transilvania is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 261 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Făgăraș, the fantastic BRICKS brasserie & cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,275 customers.

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 Sinaia and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Bucharest. You will stay in Bucharest for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Sinaia is the amazing Dimitrie Ghica Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,469 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible castle, Peleș Castle. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,746 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Sinaia is the outstanding Centru Sinaia. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,652 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Sinaia 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 Bucharest, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Coftale Specialty Coffee Shop, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,705 customers.

Locals also recommend PAPILA as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest. PAPILA 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 has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 30,392 customers.

After dinner, visit Origo, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bucharest. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,167 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like QP Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 921 customers.

Alternatively, Zeppelin Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bucharest. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 585 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 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 Berthelot, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Bucharest. This hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,162 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Bucharest is the 5-star The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection®. The hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,085 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Bucharest is the 3-star Hotel Duke Romana. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,356 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 King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 59,946 visitors.

Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum in Bucharest 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,399 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Bucharest is the extraordinary Grigore Antipa Natural History Museum. This natural history museum gets more than 150,001 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 17,850 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Carol Park. Around 16,167 visitors have given this urban park an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Tineretului Park. Tineretului Park is a popular park, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,054 travelers.

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 Hanu' Berarilor Casa Oprea Soare, after your day of exploring the city of Bucharest. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,370 customers.

Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc 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 11,726 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bucharest is Restaurant Pescăruș. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,758 customers.

Locals recommend 18Lounge, 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,447 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Bucharest, Nomad Skybar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,882 customers.

Shift is also one of the best bars in the city of Bucharest. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,444 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in 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 Bucharest. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Brasov. You’ll stay in Brasov for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bucharest’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bucharest, start your day with a visit to the amazing Romanian Athenaeum. This much-appreciated concert hall and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,801 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Cișmigiu Gardens. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 36,761 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Izvor Park to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Izvor Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 19,208 visitors.

The lovely Constitution Square is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 19,305 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.4 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 Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 31,317 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bucharest has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Brasov. Brasov 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 Old Jack. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 5,682 reviews.

The remarkable Dei Frati is another top restaurant in Brasov we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,030 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous La Birou Bistro is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 968 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Brasov, the fantastic Tipografia. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,566 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Deane's. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,019 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Ma Cocotte Gastro Wine Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,825 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Romania. Today, you'll wake up in Brasov and embark on a scenic drive to Targu Mures, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Brasov 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 Brasov. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Tâmpa. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,855 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Black Church (Romania). This attraction, a beloved cathedral, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,496 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Brasov is the stunning Brașov city hall. This building and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,011 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated park in Brasov. The popular Parcul Nicolae Titulescu is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,848 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable The Clock Tower. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,985 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like La Piazzetta. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 customers.

Locals also recommend Nivo Resto Lounge, another of the best restaurants in Targu Mures. Nivo Resto Lounge is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 919 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Tranzit. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 835 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Piaf Cafe to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Targu Mures, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Office - Clubul Presei. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Office - Clubul Presei has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 711 customers.

La Teo Restaurant - comfort food & good vibes is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 855 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 7 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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Targu Mures at Casa Petrina before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 785 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Scarlet Cafe for your last chance at a meal in the city of Targu Mures. The Scarlet Cafe restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 761 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Tip Top. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 630 customers.

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!