Cluj-Napoca: The Best Base to Explore Transylvania

When visiting Romania, Cluj-Napoca is one city you shouldn’t miss.

In contrast to Bucharest, the second biggest city in Romania has a charming air and laid-back lifestyle with an interesting mix of people from different backgrounds from all over the country.

And thanks to a large number of students who come to study at one of Romania’s most prestigious universities, the Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj has a youthful energy and a fantastic going out scene which makes it the unofficial capital of Transylvania.

What makes Cluj-Napoca even better for tourists is the fact that the city is backpacker-friendly, affordable, and well connected, which makes it a perfect place to set up base and explore the region.

The average room price for a double room, per night, is $35-50.

Hostel prices go way lower, so if you’re thrifty and want to save a buck, look for accommodation on Airbnb or Booking.com!

A City of Contrasts

Cluj-Napoca or Cluj, as…