Old Town Cluj-Napoca Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

National Theatre in Cluj Napoca, Romania
Tailors' bastion is located in the south of Cluj old citadel. It's a nice area close to the city centre and other main attractions.
The Church of Saint Michael is a Gothic-style Roman Catholic church in Cluj-Napoca. It is the second largest church (after the� Black Church of Brașov) in the geographical region of Transylvania, Romania. The nave is 50 meters long and 24 meters wide, the apse is 20×10 m. The tower with its height of 76 meter (80 meter including the cross) is the highest one in Transylvania. The western portal is decorated with the three coats of arms of Sigismund as King of Hungary, as King of Bohemia and as Holy Roman Emperor. Source:Wikipedia
Tailors' bastion with Baba Novak statue. Baba Novak is a Serbian-Romanian hero and bandit. He was the right arm of Mihail Viteazul, and Romanians dedicated him a statue that stands exactly on the place of his execution, in front of the Tailors’ Bastion. More: https://worldlings.wordpress.com/2016/04/27/transylvania-cluj-napoca/
We spotted this building on route back from the Turda Salt Mine and then looked it up on the map when we hopped off the bus. It's an Orthodox Cathedral and we were lucky enough to wander in just before an important ceremony. If you're in Cluj on a Sunday at 6pm, I thoroughly recommend you take a peek, it was utterly fascinating to watch. Read more about what there is to see and do in Cluj-Napoca here: http://galloparoundtheglobe.com/a-weekend-break-in-cluj-napoca-romanias-affordable-university-city/

Popular places to visit

Unirii Square in Timisoara, Romania

Unirii Square

4/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cluj-Napoca when you take a trip to Unirii Square. Make time to visit the churches and casinos while you're in the area.

Unirii Square
Central Park in early Spring. The park is very big, and has a nice lake. It's a lovely place where you can rest after sightseeing in the city centre. Lots of big, fat crows, instead of the usual pigeons... and monuments remembering the fight against Ceausescu's regime. https://worldlings.wordpress.com/2016/04/27/transylvania-cluj-napoca/

Central Park Simion Barnutiu

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park Simion Barnutiu, a lovely green space in Cluj-Napoca.

Central Park Simion Barnutiu

Cluj Arena

5/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at Cluj Arena during your trip to Cluj-Napoca. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Cluj Arena

National History Museum of Transylvania

You can study the exhibits at National History Museum of Transylvania, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cluj-Napoca. Discover the area's museums and churches.

National History Museum of Transylvania

Babes-Bolyai University

Explore the campus of Babes-Bolyai University during your travels in Cluj-Napoca. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Babes-Bolyai University

Casino Parcul Central

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Parcul Central during your visit to Cluj-Napoca? Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Casino Parcul Central

Activities

Medieval Cluj Private Tour: City Center Exploration Game

King Matia Secret Treasure Exploration Game in Cluj-Napoca

NZ$14
per adult
King Matia Secret Treasure Exploration Game in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca: 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Cluj-Napoca: 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour

NZ$95
per adult
Cluj-Napoca: 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Cluj Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Cluj Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

NZ$47
per adult
Cluj Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Mathia Hunyadi statue

Cluj - walking city tour

NZ$49
per adult
Cluj - walking city tour
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Turda Salt Mine 4h guided tour from Cluj

NZ$128
per adult
Turda Salt Mine 4h guided tour from Cluj
Turda salt mine

Turda salt mine 4h tour from Cluj

NZ$98
per adult
Turda salt mine 4h tour from Cluj
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Our pick of the best Old Town Cluj-Napoca Hotel Deals

Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca

Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca

3.5 out of 5
B-dul 21 Decembrie 1989 nr.67 Cluj-Napoca
The price is NZ$160 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$160
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cluj-Napoca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (523 reviews)
Great breakfast, great staff. The room was a bit warm but everything was great.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj

Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj

5 out of 5
Aleea Stadionului 1 Cluj-Napoca
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$207 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$207
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cluj-Napoca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj
Palace Bulevard

Palace Bulevard

3 out of 5
17 Strada Baba Novac Cluj-Napoca CJ
Stay at this hotel in Cluj-Napoca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hungarian Cemetery and National Theatre are located ...
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Palace Bulevard
DoubleTree by Hilton Cluj – City Plaza

DoubleTree by Hilton Cluj – City Plaza

4 out of 5
Str. Sindicatelor 9-13 Cluj-Napoca
The price is NZ$209 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$209
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cluj-Napoca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania ...
9/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
Not a 5 star hotel - TV wasn’t even a smart tv. Looked tired, is in need of desperate re-decor

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cluj – City Plaza
Hotel Beyfin

Hotel Beyfin

4 out of 5
Piata Avram Iancu Nr. 3 Cluj-Napoca
The price is NZ$121 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
NZ$121
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cluj-Napoca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (385 reviews)
The room was excellently clean with great services, the breakfast was amazing, staff were very friendly and welcoming and the location + view was perfect

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Beyfin
Courtyard By Marriott Cluj-Napoca Downtown

Courtyard By Marriott Cluj-Napoca Downtown

4 out of 5
Str. Avram Iancu 23-25 Cluj-Napoca Cluj County
The price is NZ$247 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
NZ$247
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cluj-Napoca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Saint George Statue and Teleki Palace are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Everything was nice and clean, staff very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Cluj-Napoca Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Cluj-Napoca

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Cluj-Napoca City Centre

4/5(1 area review)

Cluj-Napoca City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Unirii Square and National History Museum of Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca City Centre
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Cetatuia Park

When in Cetatuia Park, you can plan a visit to National History Museum of Transylvania and Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cetatuia Park
Central Park in early Spring. The park is very big, and has a nice lake. It's a lovely place where you can rest after sightseeing in the city centre. Lots of big, fat crows, instead of the usual pigeons... and monuments remembering the fight against Ceausescu's regime. https://worldlings.wordpress.com/2016/04/27/transylvania-cluj-napoca/

Central Park

You'll enjoy the mountain views and churches in Central Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Central Park Simion Barnutiu or Casino Parcul Central.

Central Park
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Zorilor

When in Zorilor, you can plan a visit to Botanical Garden and Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Zorilor
Panorama of Cluj-Napoca with stadium - Romania

Grigorescu

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grigorescu and surrounding area, you can visit Hoia Baciu Forest and Cluj Arena.

Grigorescu
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Plopilor

Though Plopilor may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cluj Arena and Hoia Baciu Forest.

Plopilor

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