Sibiu

Travel Guide

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Piata Mare featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Sibiu showing heritage architecture
Sibiu showing heritage architecture
Sibiu showing a house

One of Romania’s most charming destinations, this citadel city is home to pretty medieval squares, historic fortifications and a rich cultural scene.

Sibiu enchants visitors with its cobbled streets, elegant old buildings and winding alleys. The city gained the attention of international tourists in 2007, when it shared the first "European Capital of Culture" title with Luxembourg, leading to a large-scale restoration of its historic squares and buildings. Investigate the remains of the city’s medieval wall, explore ancient defensive watchtowers and attend one of many festivals, exhibitions and performances hosted across the city year-round.

Head to Piaţa Mare to visit Brukenthal Palace, one of Romania’s top art museums. The square is also home to the Council Tower. Climb to the top for incredible views over the city, stretching toward the Făgăraş Mountains.

Don’t miss the city’s Orthodox Metropolitan Church, one of Romania’s largest. The church was built in the early 20th century and was modeled after the grand Cathedral of St. Sophia in Istanbul. Step inside the church’s ornate interior, which features golden chandeliers, an elaborate frescoed altar and a beautiful central dome decorated with mosaics.

Visit the spectacular "ASTRA" National Museum Complex, with an enormous open-air museum dedicated to Romanian peasant life. Spread over 237 acres (96 hectares), the museum features more than 400 traditional structures, including mills, wooden churches and homes. Visit throughout the year for festivals, workshops and other events.

Sibiu is said to host more annual festivals than any other Romanian city, so you’re sure to find exciting events taking place during your visit. Come here during June to attend the International Theatre Festival, one of the country’s most famous performing arts events. One major highlight is the Transylvania International Film Festival in July, which features more than 200 films from 60 nations.

Sibiu is located 170 miles (270 kilometers) northwest of Bucharest. To get here, take the train from Bucharest and catch a trolleybus to the city center. The city is also well connected by air to Bucharest, Munich, Stuttgart, Vienna and Madrid. Start planning your culturally enriching trip to this European capital.

Where to stay in Sibiu

Piata Mare which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Sibiu Old Town

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Sibiu Old Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piata Mare and Council Tower.

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Sibiu Center

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sibiu Center, Radu Stanca National Theater and Carpenters Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Sibiu Center
Piata Mare

Historic Center

While visiting Historic Center, you might make a stop by sights like Piata Mare and Council Tower.

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Three Oaks

When in Three Oaks, you can plan a visit to Piata Mare and Council Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Three Oaks
Sibiu featuring heritage architecture

Turnişor

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Turnişor and surrounding area, you can visit Holy Trinity Cathedral and Brukenthal National Museum.

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Lazaret

When in Lazaret, you can plan a visit to Promenada Mall and Council Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lazaret
Continental Forum Sibiu
Continental Forum Sibiu
4 out of 5
Unirii Square, 10, Sibiu
The price is €91 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
€91
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sibiu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (510 reviews)
"Nice clean Hotel in good place, big parking lot."

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025

Continental Forum Sibiu
MyContinental Sibiu
MyContinental Sibiu
3 out of 5
2-4 Calea Dumbravii, Sibiu
The price is €68 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
€68
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sibiu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Radu Stanca National ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (121 reviews)
"Very nice apartment for a good price. I really enjoyed, was very clean. The hallways and eating area need some TLC and estethic updates."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

MyContinental Sibiu
ART HOTEL
ART HOTEL
3.5 out of 5
CENTUMVIRILOR NR 2, Sibiu, SB
The price is €86 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€86
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sibiu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and in-room massages. Popular attractions History Museum and Memorandumists Plaque are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"Beautiful property. It was a great stay and the location was wonderful. One big miss for the property though was not having blackout curtains."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

ART HOTEL
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Plaza 35
Plaza 35
3.5 out of 5
Strada Oituz 35D, Sibiu
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Sibiu. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
Very comfortable
"The apartment is really nice, everything looks new and clean. Staff is very kind and helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Plaza 35
Cetatea Medievala
Cetatea Medievala
4 out of 5
Str Postei nr 1, Sibiu
Stay at this 4-star villa in Sibiu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Memorandumists Plaque and Holy Trinity ...
"Very nice location in old town. Beautiful house and rooms."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

Cetatea Medievala
Hermannstadt House
Hermannstadt House
3 out of 5
Str. Victor Todorsan, no. 3, Ap. 1, Sibiu, Sibiu
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Sibiu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Biserica Evanghelică ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Lovely, warm and comfortable apartment. Large bed with super comfy mattress set in a spacious bedroom/lounge room. Great communication from our host made accessing the apartment easy. We were so pleased to be able to park easily outside the apartment and for free. The town centre is walkable within ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Hermannstadt House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sibiu

4.7
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful town

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love you Sibiu

5/5 - Excellent

Ottilie

What a beautiful beautiful place! So much to see and all the places were picture-perfect! Nice to get up Early on a Sun morning and walk around the Old Town before everyone’s up!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Its fine

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The Pardon Cafe is a great place to eat. Book for the evenings, it gets busy. Prices are very reasonable in most bars. There are two small supermarkets in the centre. Good wine at cheap prices. Vape shop down the alley next to Hug The Mug coffee bar

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great architecture and great food. Very friendly