based on 52 experiences from female travelers
Yael
Israel
My trip to Romania was my first solo trip abroad and it was amazing 😍 The locals were so friendly! Especially when I was hiking on my own and they invited me to join them. I started with visiting Constanta during off season and it was very empty and peaceful. Bucharest has plenty of beautiful green places around the city which I loved. I finished in Brasov area with a lot of hiking and visiting castles and I highly recommend you go there too!
Posted: May 10, 2025Experienced: March, 2024Lois
United Kingdom
Bucharest gets a bad rap online but whilst it's not an amazing destination in itself, it can actually be a really pleasant base for the rest of Romania. There's not a lot of obvious attractions but if you look a little off the beaten path, take day trips out or even explore the more "free range" musuems there's actually plenty to do. The Old Town is cheesy but has some genuinely great nightlife nestled near with some pretty architecture too. My top tips would be to check out the fascinating contrast of Vacaresti national park and take the "ghosts and folklore" walking tour through the city.
Posted: April 25, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Lois
United Kingdom
Brasov was absolutely amazing, the perfect encapsulation of both the natural beauty and fascinating cultural history of Romania. It was safe, welcoming and relatively inexpensive with excellent food. Tip tip - don't miss the Piatra Craiului national park.
Posted: April 24, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Even though I was with a group (we were 4 girls), at night we did not feel very safe with drunk men bothering us and asking to stay with them. The food is not bad but there are not many options for vegetarians. We stayed in a very comfortable b&b and the price was reasonable. We spent around 200 euros for a total of 4 days between food and activities. We went to the famous Bucharest thermal baths and visited the city where the presumed Dracula lived.
Posted: April 23, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Aysu
Turkey
I felt quite safe in Romania – the streets were clean, green, and well-maintained. People were generally friendly and smiled a lot, which made the atmosphere feel warm and welcoming. Even though not many people spoke Turkish, especially outside restaurants or tourist spots, communication was still manageable. One thing I really appreciated was how shop staff respected our space. Unlike in Turkey, where employees often follow you closely, in Romania they gave us distance and only approached when we needed help. A small note for future visitors: if you order food at a restaurant, it might take quite a while for your meal to arrive, so be patient. Also, in Bucharest, I noticed a significant number of homeless people on the streets, which was a bit surprising. However, they were not aggressive, just part of the city’s reality. Still, walking around and experiencing the tidy and green environment was enjoyable. Romania is truly a beautiful and organized country with its own unique character.
Posted: April 20, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Karina
Romania
Although everybody hates this city, I found myself loving it. I went in with bad expectations but I like it I didn’t feel generally safe, but I went there a lot, and I still love the vibrant city and the activities. Unfortunately, it is very dirty, but there is so much you can do.
Posted: April 13, 2025Enie
Germany
SO much fun!! I stayed for 2,5 days. I spent my first afternoon around Parcul Herstrău. Next day I booked a guided bus trip to Brasov, castle Peles and castle bran (Dracula) and third day I did some sightseeing downtown, specially botanical garden and Old town (beautiful!!) At night I went to club control with my host girl and we had a lot of fun! I felt safe all the time without exceptions, which never happened before! People are very respectful and almost everyone speaks English
Posted: March 30, 2025Bucharest is a very beautiful city. You can explore most of it in 2-3 days, and you will be able to keep the trip low budget. You should visit their museum, bookshop (Carturesti Carusel) and the Parliament. I felt a bit unsafe during nighttime, whenever my male friends weren't around.
Posted: February 25, 2025Experienced: November, 2024Mihaela
Romania
I love Brasov for a city break. Its a city full of nature and it’s just what you need to have a relaxing time. You can also hike there to peak Tâmpa. It is an easy hike but if you go in the winter you should have winter shoes because it’s slippery. Very fresh air, very beautiful views. The is amazing. I recommend “ Dei Frati” restaurant they have amazing pasta but you need a reservation as it’s almost always full. You can take the bus from there and go to Poiana Brasov for skiing. It’s a cheap drive like 1 euro . Have fun!!
Posted: January 24, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Sibiu is indeed such a beautiful city! It is sooo historically rich and the house with eyes is something one must not miss. I love the streets, it was soo colorful along with the vibe of that whole city was something magical.
Posted: January 4, 2025Based on 167 local experiences
Based on 167 local experiences
Cristiana
It's not one of the most dangerous cities in the world, depends of the zone you re in and what neighborhood you want to explore. It's good to be in a grup and not leave your stuff unattended. 5/10 I would say.
Posted: May 16, 2025Overall it's not an unsafe city :)) but i can't say this means that it's necessarily a safe city. The changes to experience something unpleasant here are pretty low, but you need to be a little more careful than you'd be in general just to make sure that you're safe
Posted: May 13, 2025Gherman
Hii, my name is Anca and I'm 20 years old. I live in Romania, Bucharest and i know the city pretty well, if i can help you with an question, I'm happy to answer
Maria
hey ! i am an adventurous soul who would like to see as much of the world as i can in this lifetime and i would love to meet new open minded people who i can share some experiences with! i am a genuine person who love photography , yoga and food cultures! 🌈🧘♀️🌀
Maria
Ișalnița
4 days
hey ! i am an adventurous soul who would like to see as much of the world as i can in this lifetime and i would love to meet new open minded people who i can share some experiences with! i am a genuine person who love photography , yoga and food cultures! 🌈🧘♀️🌀
Gherman
Bucharest
3 days
Hii, my name is Anca and I'm 20 years old. I live in Romania, Bucharest and i know the city pretty well, if i can help you with an question, I'm happy to answer
Kat
A spirited individual based in Muscat. 💻 Designer, educator, and researcher 👝Traveller when I’m not working or studying I have the deepest love for discovering hidden gems around the world💎 Here to meet and help like-minded females 🦹♀️NOT your typical Arab girl—independent and endlessly curious.
Lejonka
Hey beautiful people! My name is Lejonka, and i am currently studying in Finland. In the summer of 25 I am making a solo interrail trip through eastern Europe, and then I'm having a gap year 25-26 where I will be living in the autumn in the Netherlands (I am both Dutch and Finnish) and then traveling and volunteering in Africa and Iceland in the spring!