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Predeal
Romania's highest town, above 1,000 m on the pass between the Prahova Valley and the Burzenland, with the Clăbucet slopes at the edge of town and mountain huts in the Postăvarul forests.
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What to see in Predeal
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Ski areaPârtiile de pe Clăbucet
Predeal's ski area on Clăbucet mountain, with a four-seat chairlift, drag lifts and runs from easy to difficult, right at the edge of town.
Clăbucet, la circa 1 km sud-est de centru
2Orthodox monasteryMănăstirea Predeal
A convent in the south of Predeal, with a stone church from 1819 painted inside and a larger church built between 1835 and 1844.
Sudul stațiunii, la circa 4 km pe drum de centru
3Mountain hut with restaurantCabana Trei Brazi
A hut at 1,128 m at the foot of Postăvarul that you can drive to, with a Romanian restaurant, a terrace and rooms.
Trei Brazi, la circa 7 km pe drum de centru
4Small resort and trailheadPârâul Rece
A small resort at 960 m in the Râșnoava valley, between Postăvarul and the Bucegi, where trails start towards Trei Brazi, Poiana Secuilor and Diham.
Pârâul Rece, la circa 8 km pe drum de centru (DN73A)
5Mountain meadow and hutPoiana Secuilor
A wide meadow below Postăvarul at about 1,070 m, with a hut founded in 1935, a 20-minute walk from Trei Brazi.
Poiana Secuilor, la circa 8 km pe drum de centru
Where to eat in Predeal
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Romanian and international restaurant
Restaurant Dragului
The restaurant of Hotel Dragului, with 140 seats inside and 120 on the terrace, serving Romanian and international food.
Centru, pe bulevard 
2Traditional Romanian restaurantVatra Regală
A restaurant serving traditional Romanian food on the main boulevard, with a glazed, heated terrace used all year.
Centru, pe bulevard
3Cauldron, grill and pizza restaurantCeaunul de Munte
A stone-and-timber restaurant with more than 80 dishes, a cooking cauldron by the window, a wood-fired grill and more than ten kinds of pizza.
Centru, pe bulevard, la circa 400 m de gară- 4Hotel restaurant
Restaurant Orizont
The restaurant of Hotel Orizont, with Romanian and international dishes, mountain views and a lobby bar with a piano.
Strada Trei Brazi, la circa 1 km de centru - 5Boutique guesthouse restaurant
Restaurant No107
A 90-seat restaurant at the edge of the Cioplea forest, open to non-residents, with Romanian, Mediterranean and game dishes.
Cioplea, la circa 2 km de centru
Where to stay in Predeal
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Hotel with pool and spa
Hotel Carmen
A large hotel in the centre of the resort, close to the station, with an indoor pool, a spa, a restaurant, a cake shop and a bowling alley.
Centru, la circa 100 m de gară - 2Apartment hotel with pool
Hotel Hera
A hotel with 19 apartments and 3 studios, an indoor heated pool, a sauna and a restaurant, on the road up to Trei Brazi.
Strada Trei Brazi, la circa 1 km de centru - 3Guesthouse with hot tub and sauna
Pensiunea Hilltop
A guesthouse with 15 rooms with balconies on a hill above the centre, with a gazebo, a play area and a spa corner with a hot tub and a sauna.
Pe deal, deasupra centrului, la circa 400 m de gară - 41930s hotel with chalets
Hotel Rozmarin
A hotel built between 1933 and 1936, with 64 rooms, 6 apartments and three log chalets in the grounds, plus a restaurant, a sauna and a gym.
Intrarea dinspre Brașov, la circa 1 km de centru - 5Boutique villa
Boutique Villa Isabelle
A villa with 10 rooms and one apartment, renovated in 2022, with a buffet breakfast and a kitchen that guests can use.
Strada Rodna, la circa 850 m de centru
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Predeal?
We recommend Pârtiile de pe Clăbucet (ski area, Clăbucet, la circa 1 km sud-est de centru): The runs start in town, and in February 2027 Predeal is one of the hosts of the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). Other picks: Mănăstirea Predeal, Cabana Trei Brazi, Pârâul Rece and Poiana Secuilor.
Where to eat in Predeal?
We recommend Restaurant Dragului (romanian and international restaurant, Centru, pe bulevard): It scores 4.6 on Google from more than 8,700 reviews and 4.5 on Tripadvisor from more than 500. Other picks: Vatra Regală, Ceaunul de Munte, Restaurant Orizont and Restaurant No107.
Where to stay in Predeal?
We recommend Hotel Carmen (hotel with pool and spa, Centru, la circa 100 m de gară): It scores 9.1 on Booking from more than 1,700 reviews and sits right in the centre, next to the station. Other picks: Hotel Hera, Pensiunea Hilltop, Hotel Rozmarin and Boutique Villa Isabelle.
How far is Predeal from Brașov?
About 28 km by road from Brașov.
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.