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Sâmbăta de Sus
The commune at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains where Constantin Brâncoveanu founded the Sâmbăta monastery: a pilgrimage site, Lipizzaner horses at Sâmbăta de Jos and the climb up the Sâmbăta valley towards Moldoveanu.
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What to see in Sâmbăta de Sus
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1MonasteryMănăstirea Brâncoveanu
Orthodox monastery at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains, with a church built by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu and rebuilt in the 20th century, and a museum of old books and icons on glass.
Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la 9 km sud de satul Sâmbăta de Sus- 2Lipizzaner stud farm
Herghelia Sâmbăta de Jos
State stud farm founded in 1874, where Romsilva breeds Lipizzaner horses on the former Brukenthal estate, with an 18th-century manor house in the grounds.
Sâmbăta de Jos (comuna Voila), la 5,6 km nord de satul Sâmbăta de Sus 
3Mountain trailValea Sâmbetei și Cabana Valea Sâmbetei
The valley you climb from the monastery towards the Făgăraș ridge, through spruce forest and past waterfalls, to the meadow of the Valea Sâmbetei hut at 1,401 m.
Munții Făgăraș, la circa 7 km sud de mănăstire, pe jos; traseul pornește din stațiune
4Fortified churchBiserica fortificată din Cincșor
Gothic Saxon church from 1421–1427, ringed by two lines of walls with a bell tower and four defence towers, in the middle of Cincșor village.
Cincșor (comuna Voila), la 10 km de satul Sâmbăta de Sus
5Historic manor houseCastelul Brâncoveanu
The Brâncoveanu family's manor in Sâmbăta de Sus village, built in the 19th century on the cellars of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu's palace; it is closed and seen only from outside.
Satul Sâmbăta de Sus, la 1,3 km de centru
Where to eat in Sâmbăta de Sus
Meals worth the trip.
1PizzeriaPizzeria Sâmbăta Ana și Andrei
Family-run pizzeria opened in September 2025 at the entrance to the resort, baking its pizza in a wood-fired oven.
Intrarea în Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la 1,6 km de mănăstire- 2Traditional restaurant
Hanul Brâncovenesc
Inn with a restaurant of more than 120 seats and 14 rooms in the village of Sâmbăta de Jos, near the Lipizzaner stud, serving traditional Romanian food.
Sâmbăta de Jos (comuna Voila), la 6 km de satul Sâmbăta de Sus și 600 m de herghelie - 3Guesthouse restaurant
Restaurantul Poiana Izvorului
The restaurant of the Poiana Izvorului complex, with 300 seats inside and a covered terrace by a small lake, serving traditional Romanian and international food.
Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la circa 800 m de mănăstire 
4Restaurant with terraceRestaurantul Căprioara (Complex Sâmbăta)
The restaurant of the Complex Sâmbăta, with a terrace and garden, the closest to Brâncoveanu Monastery and a usual stop for pilgrims and groups.
Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la circa 300 m de poarta mănăstirii- 5Trout restaurant
Floarea Reginei
Guesthouse with a restaurant and its own trout farm, on the forest road up the Sâmbăta valley, where the trout comes from the ponds next to the house.
Pe valea Sâmbetei, la circa 2 km deasupra mănăstirii
Where to stay in Sâmbăta de Sus
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
1GuesthousePensiunea La Nise
Guesthouse in the village of Sâmbăta de Sus, with en-suite rooms, a fully equipped shared kitchen and a large garden with a playground and a view of the Făgăraș Mountains.
Satul Sâmbăta de Sus, la 500 m de centru; mănăstirea e la 9 km
2GuesthouseCasa Marta
Guesthouse with 14 rooms (4 apartments, 4 triples and 6 doubles), a few minutes' walk from Brâncoveanu Monastery, with a garden, terrace and barbecue.
Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la circa 300 m de mănăstire (8,6 km de satul Sâmbăta de Sus)
3GuesthousePensiunea Maya
Small guesthouse with five rooms in the northern part of the resort, with a fully equipped guest kitchen, a large garden and a view of the Făgăraș Mountains.
Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la 2 km pe drum de mănăstire
4GuesthousePensiunea Emma
Family-run guesthouse 500 m from Brâncoveanu Monastery, with double and triple rooms, a flower garden with a pond and a wooden pavilion for meals and events.
Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la circa 500 m de mănăstire- 5Guesthouse with pool
Pensiunea Victoria
Guesthouse on the edge of Sâmbăta de Sus village, with a guest kitchen and a large garden with a gazebo, barbecue, football pitch, playground and an outdoor pool open in summer.
Satul Sâmbăta de Sus, la 500 m de centru
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Sâmbăta de Sus?
We recommend Mănăstirea Brâncoveanu (monastery, Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la 9 km sud de satul Sâmbăta de Sus): It is the main Orthodox pilgrimage site in Transylvania, founded by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu, where Father Arsenie Boca also lived as a monk. Other picks: Herghelia Sâmbăta de Jos, Valea Sâmbetei și Cabana Valea Sâmbetei, Biserica fortificată din Cincșor and Castelul Brâncoveanu.
Where to eat in Sâmbăta de Sus?
We recommend Pizzeria Sâmbăta Ana și Andrei (pizzeria, Intrarea în Stațiunea Climaterică Sâmbăta, la 1,6 km de mănăstire): It holds 4.8 from more than 120 reviews, 111 of them on Google, gathered in its first year, with praise for the dough, the portions and the quick service. Other picks: Hanul Brâncovenesc, Restaurantul Poiana Izvorului, Restaurantul Căprioara (Complex Sâmbăta) and Floarea Reginei.
Where to stay in Sâmbăta de Sus?
We recommend Pensiunea La Nise (guesthouse, Satul Sâmbăta de Sus, la 500 m de centru; mănăstirea e la 9 km): It holds 9.8 on Booking and 4.9 from more than 420 reviews gathered from Google, Facebook and Booking, among the best scores in the commune. Other picks: Casa Marta, Pensiunea Maya, Pensiunea Emma and Pensiunea Victoria.
How far is Sâmbăta de Sus from Brașov?
About 81 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.