One-Week Romania Road Trip from Timișoara traveling north to Hateg, Arad, and Oradea

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

Timișoara has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible piața Unirii. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,485 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 Timișoara, Neața Omelette Bistro. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,131 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Timișoara is NARU. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Timișoara also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Timișoara is The 80's Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,176 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Timișoara is Csíki Beer House. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

Locals also enjoy Berăria 700. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,227 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 Timișoara has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Timișoara 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 Timișoara. 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 in the city of Timișoara, like the extraordinary Libertății Square in Timișoara. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,504 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Timișoara is the spectacular The Old Town of Timișoara. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,594 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Victory Square. This square has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,004 visitors.

Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This church is a popular destination among visitors in Timișoara. Rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,919 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Scârț, a Chill Place. Scârț, a Chill Place is a museum and popular attraction in Timișoara. More than 1,666 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Timișoara does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Timișoara 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 Papa Sam, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Timișoara. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,043 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Drunken Rat Pub is one of the best bars in the city of Timișoara for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,371 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Romania, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Timișoara. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Hateg. You’ll stay in Hateg for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Timișoara’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Timișoara, start your day with a visit to the amazing Botanic Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,172 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Theresia Bastion. This architectural structure and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,803 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ion Creangă Children's Park to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Ion Creangă Children's Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,304 visitors.

The lovely Roses Park, Timișoara is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 8,554 visitors have left this rose garden average ratings of 4.5 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 Banat Village Museum, Timișoara. This attraction is an architectural structure rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 4,982 reviews.

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

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Romania!

Day 4 of your road trip through Romania gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Arad 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 monastery, Prislop Monastery. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 22,621 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Deva is the outstanding Castelul Corvinilor (Corvins' Castle). This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 42,003 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.

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 Arad, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Orizont Caffe, one of the best restaurants in the city of Arad. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 447 customers.

Locals also recommend Irish Pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Arad. Irish Pub is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 446 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Arad is Grenier Braserie. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 240 customers.

After dinner, visit Old Lady's Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Arad. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 458 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Bar CARTIER. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 169 customers.

Alternatively, KF is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Arad. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 653 customers.

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

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 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Arad’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Arad, start your day with a visit to the amazing The Palace of Culture. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 293 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Children's Park. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,134 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Reconciliation Park to make the most of your road trip across Romania. The spectacular Reconciliation Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,785 visitors.

The lovely Hodoș-Bodrog Monastery is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,349 visitors have left this place of worship average ratings of 4.8 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 Parcul Pădurice. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,885 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Arad 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!

You still have 1 night left in Oradea.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Bear's Cave. This incredible attraction is a show cave and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,838 visitors.

La Fluturi Etnographic Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 924 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Lacul cu nuferi. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,791 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 Oradea.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Oradea, like The White Lily Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,043 customers.

Spoon is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Oradea. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,419 customers.

Locals enjoy Pizzeria Due Fratelli, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Oradea. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,501 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Oradea, Columbus Cafe Oradea. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 665 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Restaurant Taverna Oradea. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 709 customers.

LORD'S is another of the best bars in the city of Oradea. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 609 customers.

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

Day 7 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 Oradea and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Timișoara. You will stay in Timișoara for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Oradea is the amazing "The Black Eagle" Palace. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,535 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible city hall, The City Hall of Oradea. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,585 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Oradea is the outstanding Moskovits Palace. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,541 visitors.

The spectacular Oradea Fortress is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,955 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Oradea 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 Rivière Brasserie, one of the best restaurants in the city of Timișoara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,839 customers.

Locals also recommend Dinar Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Timișoara. Dinar Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,177 customers.

After dinner, visit The Scotland Yard, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Timișoara. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,842 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like D'arc pe mal. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,615 customers.

Alternatively, Scârț, a Chill Place is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Timișoara. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,666 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 Timișoara 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.

Alpinet Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Timișoara. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,453 visitors.

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

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