A locals guidebook
My favorite restaurants
These are my top favorites for Romanian traditional food when I want to eat-out. You can't go wrong with any of these. They are all in walking distance to our apartment.
Definitely try the White bean soup with smoked ham served in bread.
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La Ceaun
11-12 Piața SfatuluiDefinitely try the White bean soup with smoked ham served in bread.
If you want to eat at a place that has rich history, this is definitely the place. Just ask your waiter, where did the restaurant got it's name. The answer will surely make you smile.
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Gaura Dulce
14 Piața SfatuluiIf you want to eat at a place that has rich history, this is definitely the place. Just ask your waiter, where did the restaurant got it's name. The answer will surely make you smile.
Go with your partner or friends and try one of the many traditional foods specific to the "Ardeal" region.
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Sergiana
28 Strada MureșenilorGo with your partner or friends and try one of the many traditional foods specific to the "Ardeal" region.
My favorite Old Town pubs
When you want a drink, just take a quick stroll to any of these bars/pubs and quench your thirst.
Go on rainy days and grab a drink at this cosy and budget friendly place.
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Publick
1 Strada RepubliciiGo on rainy days and grab a drink at this cosy and budget friendly place.
Great atmosphere, good food, strong drinks, and good Irish music. Go on Saturday and enjoy the party into the wee hours of the morning.
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Deane's
19 Strada RepubliciiGreat atmosphere, good food, strong drinks, and good Irish music. Go on Saturday and enjoy the party into the wee hours of the morning.
Go after a long day of sightseeing and have a refreshment. Budget friendly, cosy, great for a couple or a group of friends.
Rasta Bar Jamaica
29 Strada Michael WeissGo after a long day of sightseeing and have a refreshment. Budget friendly, cosy, great for a couple or a group of friends.
My favorite Old Town coffee shops
When you need your morning coffee fix, and you don't feel like making it in our apartment head to these nearby coffee shops.
Go here for piece and quiet. Nice and cosy little place. Ideal for working or just relaxing.
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Shake Coffee
30 Strada Sfântul IoanGo here for piece and quiet. Nice and cosy little place. Ideal for working or just relaxing.
Coffee shop in a pharmacy. Yes, a pharmacy. It sounds weirds, but trust me it's a great place, with lots of great coffee.
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Viva la Vida Bistro-Hostel
13 Strada Michael WeissCoffee shop in a pharmacy. Yes, a pharmacy. It sounds weirds, but trust me it's a great place, with lots of great coffee.
Kafe Pub
5 Strada Poarta ScheiGo during your sightseeing, and get energized with their many variety of hot chocolate.
My favorite Old Town streets
Take a walk through history, and enjoy these beautiful streets and promenades.
Probably the most visited street in Brasov. Where people come together to shop, eat, drink and relax.
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Strada Republicii
Strada RepubliciiProbably the most visited street in Brasov. Where people come together to shop, eat, drink and relax.
Go after sunset, and enjoy the relaxing flow of the stream, and enjoy the illuminated old city walls.
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Strada După Ziduri
Strada După ZiduriGo after sunset, and enjoy the relaxing flow of the stream, and enjoy the illuminated old city walls.
Go to this promenade to enjoy the fresh air, along the bottom of Tampa mountain and along the old city walls, towers and bastions.
Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu
Aleea Tiberiu BrediceanuGo to this promenade to enjoy the fresh air, along the bottom of Tampa mountain and along the old city walls, towers and bastions.
Must see sights
I always recommend to my guests, if they have the time, to wander around the city at least a couple of days to discover these beautiful places and buildings.
Black Church Villa
16 Strada Poarta ScheiTorre Negra
Strada Gheorghe BariţiuTorre Branca
Calea PoieniiBastionul Graft
Strada După ZiduriCetățuia de pe Strajă
7 Strada Dealul CetăţiiRope Street Museum
13 Strada CerbuluiRua Sforii
Strada SforiiBeth Israel Synagogue
27 Strada Poarta ScheiIgreja de São Nicolau
1 Piața UniriiBiserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel
19 Strada MureșenilorMy favorite hiking trails
Go on a hike and enjoy the mountain fresh air, piece and quiet on these amazing hiking trails.
Serpentinelor Trail
Drumul vechi
Drumul vechi