Arefu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Hotel Piscul Negru

Hotel Piscul Negru

2.5 out of 5
Transfagarasan km. 102 Arefu AG
Stay at this hotel in Arefu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi 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 Oct 2025

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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 ฿1,594 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿1,594
฿1,786 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
Best location.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea
Simfonia Boutique Hotel

Simfonia Boutique Hotel

2.5 out of 5
George Enescu 42-44 Ramnicu Valcea VL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Zavoi Park and Domeniul Coroanei ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
The hospitality of the people here made the experience better than any 5 stars hotel I’ve been.

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2024

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Simfonia Boutique Hotel
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden.
ART House Transylvania Sibiu
House - Sleeps up to 11, hot tub & Free Parking

House - Sleeps up to 11, hot tub & Free Parking

3.5 out of 5
Avrig Sibiu
Stay at this holiday home in Avrig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden.
House - Sleeps up to 11, hot tub & Free Parking
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Popular places to visit

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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 stop at Poienari Citadel. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

Poienari Citadel

Things to do

PRIVATE, MEDIUM Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains

PRIVATE, MEDIUM Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains

฿3,326
per adult
PRIVATE, MEDIUM Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains
Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours

Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours

฿3,621
per adult
Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours
Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour

Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour

฿15,633
per adult
Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour
Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour

Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour

฿22,172
per adult
Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour
Hiking in the Transfagarasan’s Stan Valley of Carpathians

Hiking in the Transfagarasan’s Stan Valley of Carpathians

฿12,564
per adult
Hiking in the Transfagarasan’s Stan Valley of Carpathians
Multi-day hiking in Făgăraș Mountains - Transylvanian Alps

Multi-day hiking in Făgăraș Mountains - Transylvanian Alps

฿35,105
per adult
Multi-day hiking in Făgăraș Mountains - Transylvanian Alps
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