Sinaia

Sinaia => is a town in eastern Transylvania, Romania, near Brasov. The city is worth visiting if you're in the region or passing through it, especially since it is home to Peleş Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Romania.

Understand

Sinaia, with a population of around 15,000, is situated 121 km from Bucharest, on the main train line to Brasov and Cluj-Napoca. It is one of the most important mountain resorts in the country, and also offers history through Peleş Castle. The town is located in Prahova county.

Get in

Getting to Sinaia is made easy by train, since it is on the main line between Bucharest and Brasov. All trains that go to Hungary pass Sinaia, as to those that service Oradea, Brasov and Cluj-Napoca. There are also many trains to and from Sighisoara, Timisoara, Iasi and Arad.

Sinaia is also accessible by intercity coach from Brasov, but train is the better option.

The closest airport to Sinaia is Bucharest.

See

• Peleş Castle
• The Scenery

Sleep

• Palace Hotel. This hotel dates from 1901 and offers a feeling of grandeur, stepping back in time, that is really fun. And yet this can be done at highly reasonable prices. Go to the restaurant and enjoy the experience of good silver service and lack of pretence - these people know how to look after visitors.

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