Arefu

Travel Guide

Take the road less travelled.
Some call it the best road in the world. We call it a challenge at the beginning of every summer, when we get on our bikes, more or less trained, and try to climb it. Highly recommended if you visit Romania. Watch out for those crowded summer weekends, though. #romania #transfagarasan #mountains #biking
One hour trek away from the top of the Transfagarasan road, you'll find peace and quiet. You'll also be almost in the middle of the Fagaras ridge trail, one of the more serious challenges for mountain lovers around here. #romania #fagaras #mountains
This highway is the highest in Romania and crosses over the tallest mountain range in the country. Many consider this to be one of the best driving roads on earth, and we can easily see why! Although this is the most often shown photo of the road, it's total length is over 90 kilometers, winding the entire way! #Europe #Romania #Road
A road that has just turned 41 years old! It's claimed to be the most beautiful in the world, its construction claimed many lives, and it definitely is my favourite high-altitude road in Romania.
Hotel Piscul Negru

Hotel Piscul Negru

2.5 out of 5
Transfagarasan km. 102 Arefu AG
The price is P5,358 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
P5,358
P5,947 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arefu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Balea Glacier Lake is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Lovely property, very clean and extremely welcoming staff

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Hotel Piscul Negru
Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea

Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea

3.5 out of 5
Scuar Mircea Cel Batran 2 Ramnicu Valcea Valcea County
The price is P3,653 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
P3,653
P4,092 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Domeniul Coroanei ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
Everything was great. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. I would definitely come back.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea
CASTELUL DE LUT

CASTELUL DE LUT

4 out of 5
Zona Turistica Porumbacu de Jos sibiu
The price is P18,736 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
P18,736
P20,797 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Porumbacu de Jos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge).
CASTELUL DE LUT
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ART House Transylvania Sibiu

ART House Transylvania Sibiu

3 out of 5
Mlaci 1610 Avrig Sibiu
Stay at this chalet in Avrig. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
ART House Transylvania Sibiu
House - Sleeps up to 11, hot tub & Free Parking

House - Sleeps up to 11, hot tub & Free Parking

3.5 out of 5
Avrig Sibiu
Stay at this vacation home in Avrig. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
House - Sleeps up to 11, hot tub & Free Parking
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Popular places to visit

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Lake Vidraru

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Vidraru during your travels in Arefu.

Lake Vidraru

Poienari Citadel

You can learn about the history of Arefu with a visit to Poienari Citadel. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

Poienari Citadel

Things to do

PRIVATE, MEDIUM Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains

PRIVATE, MEDIUM Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains

P6,123
per adult
PRIVATE, MEDIUM Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains
Day Trip from Bucharest to Dracula’s Fortress & Transfagarasan

Private Day Tour from Bucharest: Dracula Fortress &Transfagarasan

P19,886
per adult
Private Day Tour from Bucharest: Dracula Fortress &Transfagarasan
Poienari Castle, Hidden Rock Churches & Landscape Safari

Poienari Castle, Hidden Rock Churches & Landscape Safari

P18,369
per adult
Poienari Castle, Hidden Rock Churches & Landscape Safari
Poenari Citadel

Hiking to the Poenari Fortress and Princely Court of Târgoviște

P22,995
per adult
Hiking to the Poenari Fortress and Princely Court of Târgoviște
Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour

Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour

P32,655
per adult
Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour
Hiking in the Transfagarasan’s Stan Valley of Carpathians

Hiking in the Transfagarasan’s Stan Valley of Carpathians

P23,403
per adult
Hiking in the Transfagarasan’s Stan Valley of Carpathians
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