Welcome to Brasov! Situated in the heart of Romania, Transylvania is a region that has successfully preserved the European charm of 200 years ago. No matter if you are Romanian or an international student, Brasov is the place for you - where the modern of the present days and the history of the past times combine.
If you have already decided you want to continue your educational journey in Brasov or are still considering your choices, we are here to help you learn more about our beloved city! With the help of our students, we have managed to put together a list of the best places to visit, most favorite restaurants to eat and best activities to do in Brasov and in the surrounding areas. Take a look and see for yourself what Brasov has to offer you!
Discover Brasov!
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What to visit
If you are not from Brasov, here are some of our students’ favourite attractions in the county
Natural attractions
Take pictures with some of the most beautiful views in Romania:
Historical Attractions
Visit some of the most unique and authentic Romanian historical attractions:
Where to eat
Here are some culinary recommendations from our students:
DEI FRATI
Specific: Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean, European, Tuscan, Central-Italian
Location: Piata Enescu George 16 G Enescu 16 Square
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LA CEAUN
Specific: Local cuisine, Eastern European, Romanian
Location: Strada Weiss Michael Nr. 27
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PRATO
Specific: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Location: Strada Weiss Michael 11 near Piata George Enescu
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ONE SOUL
Specific: European, French
Location: Str. Apollonia Hirscher nr. 12
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BERĂRIA POFTĂ SAU FOAME
Specific: Romanian, Eastern European
Location: Str. Politehnicii nr. 1
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SUB TAMPA
Specific: Seafood, Italian, Mediterranean, European, Tuscan, Central-Italian
Location: Aleea Brediceanu Tiberiu Aleea pietonala, langa telecabina
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BISTRO AHA
Specific: Italian, European, Romanian
Location: Strada Blaga Lucian 8a
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BISTRO DE L'ARTE
Specific: Romanian,European, Central European
Location: Piata Enescu George 16 G
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CASA HIRSCHER
Specific: Italian, Mediterranean, European, Central European, Tuscan, Central-Italian
Location: Cerbu, Piata Sfatului Nr. 12-14
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DEANE'S IRISH PUB
Specific: Irish, European
Location: Strada Republicii Nr.19
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OLD JACK BURGER HOUSE
Specific: American, European
Location: Piata Sfatului nr. 7
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OGRADA
Specific: Romanian, Eastern European
Location: Piata Sfatului nr. 14
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HAPLEA D’ALE GURII
Specific: Romanian, European
Location: Str. Michael Weiss nr. 23
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What activities to do
From outdoor to indoor activities, here are our students’ recommendations:
Brașov’s public transportation network includes urban and metropolitan bus and trolleybus lines operated by RATBV.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday: 5:30–23:30 | Weekends & Holidays: 6:30–22:30
Prices (from 1 May 2025):
- Single urban trip (90 min): 5 lei
- Day pass: 20 lei
- 3-day pass: 50 lei
- Monthly pass: 110 lei
Metropolitan fares:
- Ring 1 (Cristian, Ghimbav, Săcele): 5 lei
- Ring 2 (Bod, Prejmer, Râșnov): 7 lei
- Ring 3 (Zărnești, Feldioara, Vama Buzăului): 8 lei
Tickets can be purchased from ticket booths, ticket machines, or online via 24Pay. Tickets must be validated upon boarding and remain valid for 90 minutes on any urban line.
The fine for traveling without a valid ticket is 500 lei, so please make sure to purchase and validate your ticket.
Surrounding areas
Take a trip to Romania’s most beautiful raw sceneries around Brasov: