Arefu

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Take the road less travelled.
Take the road less travelled.
Some call it the best road in the world. We call it a challenge at the beginning of every summer, when we get on our bikes, more or less trained, and try to climb it. Highly recommended if you visit Romania. Watch out for those crowded summer weekends, though. #romania #transfagarasan #mountains #biking
One hour trek away from the top of the Transfagarasan road, you'll find peace and quiet. You'll also be almost in the middle of the Fagaras ridge trail, one of the more serious challenges for mountain lovers around here. #romania #fagaras #mountains
This highway is the highest in Romania and crosses over the tallest mountain range in the country. Many consider this to be one of the best driving roads on earth, and we can easily see why! Although this is the most often shown photo of the road, it's total length is over 90 kilometers, winding the entire way! #Europe #Romania #Road

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Hotel Piscul Negru

Hotel Piscul Negru

2.5 out of 5
Transfagarasan km. 102 Arefu AG
The price is AED 329 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 329
AED 366 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arefu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Balea Glacier Lake is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Lovely property, very clean and extremely welcoming staff

Reviewed on 21 October 2025

Hotel Piscul Negru
Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea

Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea

3.5 out of 5
Scuar Mircea Cel Batran 2 Ramnicu Valcea Valcea County
The price is AED 225 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 225
AED 251 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Domeniul Coroanei ...
Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea
Simfonia Boutique Hotel

Simfonia Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
George Enescu 42-44 Ramnicu Valcea VL
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Zavoi Park and Domeniul ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Nice spot! Gym equipment didn’t work. Restaurant was great, room was great

Reviewed on 22 January 2026

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ART House Transylvania Sibiu

ART House Transylvania Sibiu

3 out of 5
Mlaci 1610 Avrig Sibiu
Stay at this chalet in Avrig. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
ART House Transylvania Sibiu
Villa Serbota with park-like garden crossed by a mountain stream

Villa Serbota with park-like garden crossed by a mountain stream

Porumbacu de Sus SB
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Porumbacu de Jos. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Maison et jardin exceptionnels! Grand, spacieux, tres belles decoration, confortable, tres agreable.

Reviewed on 26 August 2025

Villa Serbota with park-like garden crossed by a mountain stream
Lodge Alpin Vanny&Jessy Transylvanian Hideaway

Lodge Alpin Vanny&Jessy Transylvanian Hideaway

Dejani BV
Stay at this vacation home in Recea. Popular attractions Sâmbăta Monastery and Glass Icon Museum are located nearby.
2/10 (1 review)
ACHTUNG ABZOCKE!!! Haben gebucht, aber vor Ort war niemand. Wir konnte nicht in die Anlage und mussten eine neue Unterkunft mit Zusatzkosten suche. Von Expedia kam auch keine Hilfe. War über eine Stunde in der Warteschleife. Bis heute keine Antwort von Expedia. Keine Kommunikation mit Anbieter. Dreiste ...

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Lodge Alpin Vanny&Jessy Transylvanian Hideaway
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Lake Vidraru

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Vidraru during your travels in Arefu.

Lake Vidraru

Poienari Citadel

You can learn about the history of Arefu with a visit to Poienari Citadel. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

Poienari Citadel