Carpathian Mountains Travel Guide: Best of Carpathian Mountains, Europe Travel 2025

Where to stay in Carpathian Mountains

Brasov Old Town

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Unique features of Brasov Old Town include the historical sites and mountain views. Make a stop by Council Square or Tampa Cable Car while you're exploring the area.

Brasov City Centre

Brasov City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Council Square and Council House.

Cluj-Napoca City Centre

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Cluj-Napoca City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Unirii Square and Matthias Corvinus House.

Piata Mare which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Sibiu Old Town

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Sibiu Old Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Piata Mare and Council Tower.

Košice Old Town

4/5(11 area reviews)

Košice Old Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Crafts Lane and Miklus Prison Museum.

Old Town Cluj-Napoca

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Old Town Cluj-Napoca, Unirii Square and Matthias Corvinus House are top sights worth seeing.

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Bran Castle

Discover the mysteries of one of Romania’s top attractions, a 14th-century fortification nicknamed Dracula’s Castle.

Gubałówka

Explore the great outdoors at Gubałówka and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Zakopane. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Morskie Oko

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Morskie Oko, a lovely green space in Bukowina Tatrzanska. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Poiana Brasov Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Brasov with a visit to Poiana Brasov Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views and churches in this walkable area.

Mount Kasprowy Wierch Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Zakopane with a visit to Mount Kasprowy Wierch Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Peles Castle which includes a park, château or palace and heritage architecture

Peleș Castle

Tour this enchanting neo-Renaissance castle to see one of Romania’s grandest royal residences, complete with European architecture, armor exhibits and striking imperial relics.