Arefu

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Take the road less travelled.
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
Hotel Piscul Negru

Hotel Piscul Negru

2.5 out of 5
Transfagarasan km. 102 Arefu AG
The price is P4,861 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
P4,861
P5,396 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
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 P3,641 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
P3,641
P4,077 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
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! (91 reviews)
Best location.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea
Simfonia Boutique Hotel

Simfonia Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
George Enescu 42-44 Ramnicu Valcea VL
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Zavoi Park and Domeniul ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Nice spot! Gym equipment didn’t work. Restaurant was great, room was great

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

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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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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

Landscape Safari on Top Gear Road and Ancient Rock Church

Landscape Safari on Top Gear Road and Ancient Rock Church

P15,099
per adult
Landscape Safari on Top Gear Road and Ancient Rock Church
Day Trip from Bucharest to Dracula’s Fortress & Transfagarasan

Private Day Tour from Bucharest: Dracula Fortress &Transfagarasan

P20,971
per adult
Private Day Tour from Bucharest: Dracula Fortress &Transfagarasan
Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour

Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour

P29,360
per adult
Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour
Poenari Citadel

Hiking to the Poenari Fortress and Princely Court of Târgoviște

P30,618
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

P41,943
per adult
Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour
Multi-day hiking in Făgăraș Mountains - Transylvanian Alps

Multi-day hiking in Făgăraș Mountains - Transylvanian Alps

P66,409
per adult
Multi-day hiking in Făgăraș Mountains - Transylvanian Alps
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