Sinaia, Romania

Sinaia

A mountain resort with the fairytale Peleș Castle.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Sinaia

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Peleș Castle, the fairytale royal summer palace; it's closed on Mondays.
  2. AfternoonRide the cable car from Sinaia up into the Bucegi mountains for a high-altitude walk.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the resort town and stroll the park by the Casino.

Day 2

Hike to the Sphinx and Babele rock formations on the Bucegi plateau.

What to eat

Mountain trout and mămăligă, Romanian polenta, with sour cream.

Local tips

Make the most of Sinaia

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy at Peleș Castle. Weekdays are calmer.

Best photo spot

Peleș Castle in its forest setting.

Getting there

Trains from Bucharest take about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The Bucegi mountains, reached by cable car, and Brașov.

Good to know

Peleș is closed on some weekdays; check before you go. The cable car goes up to over 2,000 metres.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Sinaia

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Plan your visit

Getting to Sinaia

Getting there

  • Brașov Airport (GHV)40 km away
  • Bucharest Airport (OTP)95 km away
  • Brașov35 km away
  • Bucharest110 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryRomania

Questions

Sinaia: good to know

Is Sinaia worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. A mountain resort with the fairytale Peleș Castle.

How many days do you need in Sinaia?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Sinaia?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy at Peleș Castle. Weekdays are calmer.

How do you get to Sinaia?

The nearest airport is Brașov Airport (GHV), about 40 km away. Trains from Bucharest take about 1.5 to 2 hours.

What is there to see near Sinaia?

Nearby hidden places include Brașov (33 km), Bucharest (112 km) and Sighișoara (113 km).

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