based on 51 experiences from female travelers
Lois
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, 2025Sukrati
Romania
So cluj is very interesting city which is considered a silicon valley of Romania it indeed is a very popular city in Romania and I think it is a very very beautiful city to travel and also they are so many stuff and things to do as a tourist and churches and some beautiful museum which you can see and botanical garden is something which you must not miss.
Posted: January 4, 2025Based on 152 local experiences
Based on 152 local experiences
Ana
There are very few instances in my life experience in which I was bothered, but I never got robbed or felt unsafe after dark, never had to fight. I can recall one experience in which I felt uncomfortable and I ran, but usually I feel safe and comfortable.
Posted: April 23, 2025Oana
Cluj is overral a safe city, I rarely feel uneasy walking alone at night. On public transport there are occasionally drunk or unwell people that should be avoided. City center is very safe, normal caution is advised in regards to your belongings.
Posted: April 22, 2025