set between the piatra craiului and bucegi mountain ranges, this straightforward, alpine style resort with annexes is 13 km from the legendary bran castle. there's an unfussy restaurant, plus a bar with a lounge, a pool table and table tennis. check in time: 3:00 pm. a spa includes a heated indoor pool, a hot tub and saunas (fees may apply). rustic villas sleep from 2 to 18 people, and feature separate living rooms; some villas are bi level. warmly decorated, unpretentious rooms set across 3 hotels offer tvs; some include balconies or terraces. suites add living areas with pull out sofas. breakfast is complimentary
Romanian (Român)
Camerele simple, primitoare, situate în trei hoteluri, sunt dotate cu televizoare; unele includ balcoane sau terase. Apartamentele oferă în plus spații de ședere cu canapele extensibile. Vilele rustice pot caza între 2 și 18 persoane și dispun de camere de zi separate; unele au două niveluri. Ora de check in: 15:00. Micul dejun este gratuit. Există un restaurant informal, plus un bar cu un lounge, o masă de biliard și mese pentru tenis de masă. Situat între lanțurile montane Piatra Craiului și Bucegi, acest complex hotelier simplu, în stil alpin, cu anexe, se află la 13 km de legendarul castel Bran. Un centru spa include o piscină interioară încălzită, un jacuzzi și saune (se pot percepe taxe).
Sibiu International Airport 2 hr 48
Heroes' Cross on Caraiman Peak (1 hr 15)
Metal cross memorial on Mount Caraiman in the Bucegi Mountains, commemorating WWI dead.
Dambovicioara Cave (56 min)
Limestone cave featuring prehistoric drawings & bear fossils, with children volunteering as guides.
Rucăr-Bran Pass (37 min)
Linking the counties of Braşov & Argeş, this historic mountain pass features panoramic views.
Bolboci Lake (2 hr 2)
Remote artificial lake ringed by forested cliffs, with hiking trails in the nearby Bucegi Mountains.
Caraiman Peak (2 hr 26)
This 2,384-m. mountain is home to the 30-m. Heroes' Cross, a World War I monument.
Sphinx (2 hr 26)
Storied megalith with sphinx-like features situated in a mountainous national park.
Bucegi Natural Park (2 hr 15)
Mountainous national park & nature reserve, home to distinctive, iconic rock formations.
Piatra Craiului Mountains (1 hr 18)
Picturesque mountain range with a narrow, saw-like ridge & challenging treks to scenic views.
Ialomita Cave (2 hr 24)
Visitors don hard hats to explore this cave, set in a gorge & featuring a monastery at its mouth.
Bran Castle (20 min)
Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration.
Berghütte Curmătura (1 hr 5)
Woodsy mountainside refuge featuring rustic rooms & dorms, plus dining & outdoor seating.
Piatra Craiului National Park (1 hr 2)
Mountainous national park featuring a variety of hiking trails & climbing amid forests & wildlife.
Omu (2 hr 26)
Mountain trekking area offering challenging trails, picturesque panoramas & a chalet with snacks.
Cantacuzino Castle (1 hr 11)
Circa-1911 Neo-Romanian castle with guided tours of art exhibits, plus a scenic terrace restaurant.
La Om (1 hr 18)
High mountain offering a scenic, rocky ascent for rock climbers & trekkers to sweeping vistas.
