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Brașov
The town of the Black Church and Council Square, below Tâmpa: the Christmas market opens officially on 30 November 2026 (stalls from 27 November) and runs until 3 January 2027.
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What to see in Brașov
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Historic square and museumPiața Sfatului și Casa Sfatului
The central square of the walled town, with the old town hall in the middle, now the County History Museum, and the site of Brașov's Christmas market.
Centrul vechi (Cetatea)
2Gothic Lutheran churchBiserica Neagră
The Gothic church of Brașov's Lutheran community, built between 1383 and about 1477 and blackened by the fire of 1689.
Curtea Johannes Honterus, la 100 m de Piața Sfatului
3Mountain and nature reserveTâmpa și telecabina
The mountain rising right above the old town, with a nature reserve, trails, a cable car and a view over the whole city.
Aleea de sub Tâmpa, la 500 m de Piața Sfatului (stația de jos a telecabinei)
4Old church and museumBiserica Sf. Nicolae și Prima Școală Românească
Brașov's oldest Orthodox church and, in its courtyard, the old stone school, now a museum, where the deacon Coresi printed books in Romanian.
Piața Unirii, Șcheii Brașovului, la 900 m de Piața Sfatului
5Medieval gate and fortificationsPoarta Ecaterinei, Strada Sforii și zidurile cetății
The only medieval gate tower left of Brașov's town walls, a few steps from Rope Street, one of the narrowest streets in Europe.
Latura de sud-vest a cetății, la 350 m de Piața Sfatului
Where to eat in Brașov
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Bistro with local cooking
Bistro de l’Arte
A bistro opened in December 2000 in Brașov's historic centre, with slow-food cooking from local, seasonal produce and a menu that changes often.
Piața George Enescu, la 200 m de Piața Sfatului - 2Romanian restaurant
La Ceaun – Piața Sfatului
A restaurant serving Romanian food cooked in cauldrons, with a terrace on Council Square; there is a second dining room on Michael Weiss Street.
Piața Sfatului - 3Transylvanian restaurant
Sergiana
A Transylvanian restaurant in the old town, with five dining rooms and two private rooms, run by the Brașov-based Sergiana group.
Strada Mureșenilor, la 350 m de Piața Sfatului - 4Breakfast and brunch
Brunch House
A small breakfast and brunch place on Council Square, open daily from 8:00 to 16:00.
Piața Sfatului - 5Tea house and café-bar
Tipografia
A tea house and café with a bar and snacks on Postăvarului Street, a few steps from Council Square, with live-music evenings.
Strada Postăvarului, la 150 m de Piața Sfatului
Where to stay in Brașov
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 14-star hotel with spa
Kronwell Brașov Hotel
A 4-star hotel opened in 2013 near Brașov railway station, with 81 rooms, a spa with an indoor pool, restaurants and its own pastry shop.
Bulevardul Gării, lângă gara Brașov, la circa 4,5 km cu mașina de Piața Sfatului - 23-star hotel in Șchei
Prinz Gregor
A 3-star hotel in the Șchei quarter, right by the old town walls, with double, twin and deluxe rooms and a junior suite.
Șcheii Brașovului, lângă Poarta Șchei, la 600 m de Piața Sfatului 
3Boutique guesthouse with bistroCasa Albert Boutique
A boutique guesthouse in the old town on pedestrian Republicii Street, with a garden facing Tâmpa and its own bistro in the courtyard.
Centrul vechi, strada Republicii, la 350 m de Piața Sfatului- 4Hotel in a historic house
Hotel Bella Muzica
A hotel in a listed building on Council Square, with timber-beamed rooms and a restaurant in the vaulted cellars.
Piața Sfatului, colț cu strada George Barițiu - 5Serviced apartments
KOA Aparthotel
An aparthotel with 27 large apartments of one, two or three bedrooms, with kitchens and underground parking.
Strada Traian, în estul orașului, la circa 3,4 km cu mașina de Piața Sfatului
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Brașov?
We recommend Piața Sfatului și Casa Sfatului (historic square and museum, Centrul vechi (Cetatea)): It is the heart of old Brașov and, from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, home to the city's Christmas market. Other picks: Biserica Neagră, Tâmpa și telecabina, Biserica Sf. Nicolae și Prima Școală Românească and Poarta Ecaterinei, Strada Sforii și zidurile cetății.
Where to eat in Brașov?
We recommend Bistro de l’Arte (bistro with local cooking, Piața George Enescu, la 200 m de Piața Sfatului): It took 3rd place for 'Best Restaurant' at the Romanian Hospitality Awards 2026, where its chef and co-owner Oana Coantă came 2nd for 'Best Communication in Hospitality' and 3rd for 'Best Chef', and it has 4.6 on Google from more than 5,000 reviews. Other picks: La Ceaun – Piața Sfatului, Sergiana, Brunch House and Tipografia.
Where to stay in Brașov?
We recommend Kronwell Brașov Hotel (4-star hotel with spa, Bulevardul Gării, lângă gara Brașov, la circa 4,5 km cu mașina de Piața Sfatului): It scores 9.8 on Booking from more than 1,500 reviews and 4.7 on Google from almost 3,000 reviews. Other picks: Prinz Gregor, Casa Albert Boutique, Hotel Bella Muzica and KOA Aparthotel.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.