https://mad-traveller.com/tags/sinaia/ Recent content in Sinaia on Mad Traveller Hugo -- gohugo.io en Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/walking-routes-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/walking-routes-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sinaia is a walkable town on a slope, so most of its sights can be linked on foot. These four routes can be done separately or joined across a couple of days. Prices are in Romanian lei, and none of the walks needs a guide. Dimitrie Ghica Park and the Casino The town’s central park was laid out in 1881 and is free to enter. It has century-old chestnut trees, a bust of the composer George Enescu and the Sinaia Casino, built in 1912 and 1913 in the Neo-Romanian style. https://mad-traveller.com/posts/romantic-weekend-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:12:14 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/romantic-weekend-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sinaia suits a quiet couples’ break more than a grand one. It is a mountain town with royal castles, forest walks and a few good places to eat, and it keeps things simple. This page sets out what is there, in Romanian lei where prices apply, and what is not. Where to stay Hotel Bastion stands at Aleea Peleșului 2A, on the royal estate, close to Peleș and Pelișor. Other hotels in town have spas, including the spa at Hotel Carpathia. https://mad-traveller.com/posts/sights-to-see-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:12:14 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/sights-to-see-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sinaia packs its sights into a small area, from royal castles on the edge of the forest to a mountain plateau above 2,000 m. Most are close together and can be seen on foot, with the cable car for the high ground. Prices are in Romanian lei. Peleș Castle King Carol I built Peleș as his summer palace between 1873 and 1914, in Neo-Renaissance style. It was the first European palace powered by locally produced electricity. https://mad-traveller.com/posts/family-days-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:11:12 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/family-days-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sinaia is a better fit for families who like castles, fresh air and short outings than for those wanting theme parks. The town has no zoo, so days here are built from a handful of simple things. Prices are in Romanian lei. Peleș Castle for children Children up to 7 are free at both Peleș and Pelișor, and under-18s are free during school holidays. Older children pay the pupil rate of 25 lei at Peleș and 7. https://mad-traveller.com/posts/planning-2-to-4-days-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:11:12 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/planning-2-to-4-days-in-sinaia/?v=1 Two to four days is enough to cover Sinaia and its neighbours without rushing. The town works well as a base because it has its own castles and cable car and sits on the railway between Bucharest and Brașov. Prices below are in Romanian lei. Getting there Trains from Bucharest Gara de Nord reach Sinaia in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Check timetables and operators on cfrcalatori.ro or infofer.ro, because frequency changes with the season. https://mad-traveller.com/posts/day-trips-from-sinaia/?v=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:10:09 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/day-trips-from-sinaia/?v=1 Sinaia sits on the main railway line between Bucharest and Brașov, which makes it a handy base for short trips up and down the Prahova valley. Distances below are by road from Sinaia, and prices are in Romanian lei. Bușteni and Cantacuzino Castle Bușteni is about 10 km north of Sinaia. Its main sight is Cantacuzino Castle, a Neo-Romanian building from 1911 that now holds an art gallery. Its grounds were used as the outdoor setting for Nevermore Academy in the Wednesday series, and filming took place outdoors only. https://mad-traveller.com/posts/guided-castle-and-casino-visits-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:09:54 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/guided-castle-and-casino-visits-in-sinaia/?v=1 The main attractions in Sinaia are entered through timed visits rather than by wandering in, so a little planning decides how smooth the day goes. This page covers how each one works, what it costs in Romanian lei and where to book. Peleș Castle Peleș is visited on a guided or audio-guided route through the ground floor and first floor. The route takes in the Hall of Honor, the Arms Room and the Royal Library. https://mad-traveller.com/posts/things-to-do-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:09:13 +0000 https://mad-traveller.com/posts/things-to-do-in-sinaia/?v=1 Sinaia is a mountain resort in Prahova County, Romania, spread over the forested slopes of the Prahova valley at roughly 767 to 1,055 m. It is known as the Pearl of the Carpathians, and a stay here mixes royal castles, a cable car to the Bucegi plateau and a handful of small museums. Prices are in Romanian lei (RON). Peleș and Pelișor castles Peleș was the summer palace of King Carol I, built between 1873 and 1914 in Neo-Renaissance style, and it was the first European palace powered by locally produced electricity.