Sinaia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Peles Castle showing a castle, interior views and art
Tour gorgeous royal residences, museums in preserved houses and rugged mountain paths at this charming town, built around a monastery.

Experience scintillating Sinai, a small town surrounded by enchanting natural scenery that has prompted hikers, skiers, artisans and even Romanian royalty to live here. This mountain resort charms with its preserved history, gorgeous buildings, old-world customs and adventure opportunities.

The town of Sinaia began with the construction of the Sinaia Monastery in 1695. The name of the church, and subsequently the town, refers to Mount Sinai, a sacred biblical site. Take a tour of the monastery to see monks painting, meditating and strolling around gardens. Admire the monastery’s architecture, which combines Byzantine-era spires with horizontal brickwork that is typical of Romanian churches.

Tour the exquisite Peles Castle, a 20th-century palace built for King Carol I. Admire the Renaissance-style façades, browse an armory of 1,600 ancient weapons and note the attention to detail in themed rooms dedicated to cultures around the world. Next door, photograph the exquisite fachwerk, or timber framing, of the Pelisor Castle.

Take another walk through history at the George Enescu Memorial House, a museum dedicated to one of Romania’s most famous musicians. Explore the house’s modest chambers to see belongings and instruments of George Enescu, the 19th-century composer.

Stroll along Carol I Boulevard, the city’s main thoroughfare, to find upmarket cafés, restaurants and shopping options. As evening falls, head to Sinaia Casino to enjoy a world-class meal, see the work of local artists on display or try your luck at the gaming tables.

Sinaia is most accessible by train from Bucharest. Once in Sinaia you can explore the town on foot as most attractions are within walking distance of one another.

Head out of town to discover the mountainous terrain where you can find exhilarating hiking and skiing opportunities. Take the challenging hike up Busteni Mountain or ride the cable car for easy transportation to the peak with a view of the valley. In winter, the town comes alive with skiers and snowboarders attracted by the region’s good snowfalls. Ski the slopes of the Bucegi Valley, which boasts a 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) trail.

Hotel Rina Cerbul
Hotel Rina Cerbul
2 out of 5
Bd. Carol I, nr. 19, Sinaia
The price is ₹3,371 per night from 22 May to 23 May
₹3,371
per night
22 May - 23 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (59 reviews)
Nice enough.
"Not the hotel as booked but the one across the road as the same owner/company, but it was OK, just not where I'd booked for."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Hotel Rina Cerbul
Hotel Sinaia
Hotel Sinaia
4 out of 5
Bulevardul Carol I no 8, Sinaia
The price is ₹4,362 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹4,362
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (212 reviews)
"Excellent location.dinonong at Crama Rina is strongly recommended for quality and price."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Hotel Sinaia
Opus Villa
Opus Villa
5 out of 5
Strada Costilei Nr 6, Sinaia
The price is ₹5,749 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹5,749
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"The room was excellent - but the staff are even better!!! Roxanna and Christina are a travelers dream - super helpful, caring, great recommendations, and all around wonderful people!!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Opus Villa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Expecto Apartments
Expecto Apartments
3 out of 5
B-dl Carol I,Nr 17, Sinaia, PH
Stay at this apartment in Sinaia. Enjoy daily housekeeping, cable TV and slippers. Popular attractions Sinaia Monastery and Sinaia - Cota 1400 are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Wonderful place. We will stay again. Great location!"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Expecto Apartments
Casa Ador Sinaia
Casa Ador Sinaia
3 out of 5
8 Strada Gen?iana, 8, Sinaia, PH
Stay at this 3-star ski villa in Sinaia. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Sinaia - Cota 1400 and Sinaia Monastery are located ...
Casa Ador Sinaia
Pop Apartment
Pop Apartment
3 out of 5
17 Calea Prahovei, Sinaia, Prahova
Enjoy free Wi-Fi.
Pop Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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26 Nov 2019

Area was okay, hotel not so much

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