Romania Hotels and Hostels

Romania is a fascinating place to visit in Europe. Much of the appeal in visiting Romania lies in its beautiful countryside. While it is quite easy to find comfortable accommodation in the bigger cities in Romania, it may be slightly more challenging if you're hoping to spend time visiting the rural areas. Even so, you should be successful in finding some great places to stay. Consider doing a homestay. If you're visiting a small town, simply show up. If you arrive on the train, you'll likely be met at the train station by a handful of locals hoping to rent you a room. They often speak English, Italian and French and will give you a good deal if you do just a little bit of negotiating. This can be a fun way to visit the country and have a great experience off the beaten path.

Finding the Best Prices

You'll find a range of accommodation types and prices throughout Romania. While you will find the most hotels in larger cities, you'll likely get the better prices in rural regions. If you're heading to a large city like Bucharest, definitely plan to make a reservation ahead of time. This is the best way to ensure you get a comfortable room for the best price. If you're heading into the smaller towns, then you can simply show up and find a room. Locals will be eager to rent you a room in their house and this can be a great way to experience the country. You can negotiate the price somewhat. Also ask where their room is before accepting a ride with them. Make sure the home is in a centrally located part of town that is accessible to everything. This will ensure your trip is the best possible experience.

Types of Accommodation

Romania has a wide variety of accommodation types, particularly in the cities. You can find hotels that are of every quality and star rating. You can also find bed and breakfasts throughout the country. Unlike in the rest of Europe where bed and breakfasts offer a more affordable option, in Romania bed and breakfasts are usually a better quality and more expensive option than hotels of a similar star rating. If you're looking for a splurge then a bed and breakfast may be a fun way to go as their amenities are usually quite nice and the rooms are very comfortable.
In rural areas you can usually get a room in the home of a local. This isn't a typical "homestay" but it does give you a little insight into what life is like in Romania. The rooms are highly variable so do check out the accommodation before committing or negotiating a price.