The Rough Guide to Romania

This Romania guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Romania travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This Romania guidebook covers: Bucharest, Moldavia, Wallachia, Transylvania and the Danube Delta.

Inside this Romania travel book, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip

• Practical information – how to get to Romania, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

• Author picks and things not to miss in Romania – bear- and wolf-tracking, Merry Cemetery, Wooden Churches of Maramureş, Timișoara, Peleş Castle, Black Sea, Bucharest, Constantin Brâncuși, Danube Delta, fortified churches   

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

• When to go to Romania – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

• Where to go – a clear introduction to Romania with key places and a handy overview 

• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife  

• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

• Essential Romanian dictionary and glossary of local terms 

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Romania, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.