198. Sibiu, Romania
Why Visit Sibiu, Romania?
For some reason I can’t pronounce the name of this city; Sibiu. Seems simple enough right? The owner of the Hotel Central Park hotel in Sighișoara (another interesting pronunciation) says just think C-B-U. So why should you go? It’s a quaint city with lots of history, cool churches, delicious food and friendly people and these are great reasons to visit Sibiu, Romania.

Sibiu, Romania – People in the park
I did this trip compliments of JayWay Boutique Travel who organizes trips for the Eastern Europe region. They make it easy, well easier.

Sibiu, Romania – Old Apartments
Where
Sibiu is located in central Romania in the Transylvania region. It is almost due west of Brasov, another unfamiliar destination and southwest of Sighișoara.
How To Get Here
By Train
Start your booking at RailEurope or Eurail. There are trains from Bucharest, Brasov and Sighișoara and other surrounding cities.
By Plane
The nearest commercial airport is the Sibiu International Airport (SBZ).

Sibiu, Romania – Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
The airlines serving the Sibiu International Airport (SBZ):
Austrian Airlines (OS), Blue Air (0B), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Tarom (RO) and Wizz Air (W6).
Alternatively, you may fly into the Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), the home of BlueAir and Tarom, then take a local transport or rent a car or be picked up by your Guide arranged by JayWay Boutique Travel.
The following airlines serve the Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP):
Arkia-Israeli Airlines (IZ), Alitalia (AZ), Air France (AF), Aeroflot (SU), Air Moldova (9U), Air Serbia (JU), Aegean Airlines (A3), British Airways (BA), Blue Air (0B), Croatia Airlines (OU), Czech Airlines (OK), Dniproavia (Z6), ELLINAIR S.A. (EL), El Al Airlines (LY), Eurowings (EW), FlyDubai (FZ), Germanwings (4U), Iberia Airlines (IB), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Meridiana Airlines (IG), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Qatar Airways (QR), Ryanair (FR), Swiss Airlines (LX), SAS (SK), Turkish Airlines (TK), TAP Portugal (TP), Tarom (RO), Vueling (VY) and Wizz Air (W6).
By Bus
Eurolines has service to Romania from various points in Europe.
By Car
If you are already in the region you can take the drive. Just use a service like Google Maps for directions.
Hire A Local
JayWay Boutique Travel provides this level of service. When I went they took care of it all for me. Even if you don’t want to use all the services of JayWay, its worth it to get a Guide once you arrive in Sibiu. Having a Guide made the trip so much more memorable.
Where To Stay
Sibiu holds its own with places to stay. You can find the likes of Accor, Hilton and Ramada plus local brands such as the Continental Forum Sibiu where I stayed. You can use any of the online travel agencies to find accommodations. Finding a place to stay is part of the JayWay Boutique Travel package.

Sibiu, Romania – Hostel
Where To Eat
The food in Sibiu is actually quite good with various fantastic restaurants.

Sibiu, Romania – Spicul

Sibiu, Romania – Corn on the Cob

Sibiu, Romania – Proseco

Sibiu, Romania – food at Jules Restaurant
What To Do
Here are photos of some things you can do in Sibiu. It’s a walking city with lots to see and do. I especially liked the Lier’s Bridge which bridges two parts of the city.

Sibiu, Romania – Walk of Fame

Sibiu, Romania – The Bridge of Lies

Sibiu, Romania – City

Sibiu, Romania – Medieval Wall
The Journeymen’s House
The Grand Synagogue
Churches
- The Roman Catholic Church
- The Metropolitan Orthodox Cathedral
- The Evangelical Church
Museums
ASTRA Museum
Brukenthal Palace
Teutsch House
The Luxembourg House
Public Bath of Sibiu
Sub Arini Park
The Zoo
Biertan Fortified Church
Sibiu Jazz Festival
Christmas Market
There’s also a Sibiu City App
Additional Information
Language: Romanian
Currency: Leu (RON)
Twitter (Romania-Tourism)
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