Western Romania Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lake Trei Ape - you can relax, swim, hike. You can find amazing camping spots.
Timisoara - Catholic Dome in winter. The Dome is the most important Baroque monument and also the most important Roman Catholic religious monument in the Banat region. 1. The Dome’s history is linked to the last battles with the Turks, the last Austro-Turkish war of 1788 to 1791. The Dome then served as a military depot, in particular a salt deposit. 2. During the 1849 siege, in the war between the young Hungarian Republic and the Austrian Monarchy, a projectile hit the Dome’s roof (at that time the artillery could not aim very precise), piercing the arch. Although the church was filled with civilian refugees, there were no victims, an event considered at the time a true divine miracle. Austrian Baroque, typical of “imperial edifices”. The towers are similar to those of the Holy Trinity Church in Salzburg, designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (father), one of the foremost architects in the service of the Habsburgs. Overall, the volume of the dome is more balanced than that church’s.
Bega River - swamps at 20 km near Timisoara #TakeAHike
View from a bridge - Bega River outside Timisoara
The Serbian Orthodox Cathedral The building is executed in the Baroque style with Classicist elements, due perhaps to some restorations from the beginning of the nineteenth century. The patron of the church is the Ascension of Virgin Mary. This church replaces an older church that was dedicated to St. George – just like the opposite Roman Catholic Cathedral. The old church was not exactly on the same place as the one built in 1744; it appears that it was set up in the former Seidi Ahmed Mosque, located on the current Gh. Lazar Street, midway between the intersections with streets Ungureanu and Mărăşeşti. It was destroyed by fire in 1737. The cathedral is a historical and religious monument of prime importance, both to Timişoara and for Romania and Serbia.

Where to stay in Western Romania

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Old City

4/5(6 area reviews)

Old City is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Victory Square and Timisoara Opera House.

Old City
The 105 million Euro investment in Iulius Mall Timisoara brought over 330 national and international brands to the mall ensured 2,500 underground and overground parking places, a food court with a capacity of 1,700 people, Auchan hypermarket, Cinema City multiplex cinema with 7 auditoriums, bowling and billiard club, seasonal ice skating rink, pool, play area for children, casino, cafés and restaurants. #architecture

Calea Sever Bocu

If you're spending some time in Calea Sever Bocu, Banat Village Museum and Iulius Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Calea Sever Bocu
Hotel Timisoara

Hotel Timisoara

4 out of 5
Str Marasesti nr 1-3 Timisoara
The price is 2.602.927 ₫ per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
2.602.927 ₫
2.941.308 ₫ total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (647 reviews)
Reception clean and modern but once you go up in the life you get transported back in time. Only 1 plug socket on the other side of the room to the bed, lucky I took a 3m charging cable with me. Didn’t eat at the hotel except a couple of snacks from the mini fridge.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hotel Timisoara
ibis Timisoara City Center

ibis Timisoara City Center

3 out of 5
Calea Circumvalatiunii 8 10A Timisoara
The price is 1.402.250 ₫ per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
1.402.250 ₫
1.584.542 ₫ total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
Plenty of parking spots outside and only 50 RON per day (10 Euro ) per day . The “marble” dark grey floors in the rooms they look unclean…maybe it’s just the looks of it . I have stayed at other Ibis hotels but this was not the best of them .

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

ibis Timisoara City Center
Hotel Savoy

Hotel Savoy

4 out of 5
Splaiul Tudor Vladimirescu No.2 Timisoara
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.794.404 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
1.794.404 ₫
2.027.637 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Roses Park and Romulus & Remus ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (277 reviews)
Modern,spacious, and clean room. The shower was big and with great water pressure. Very helpful, friendly and available staff. Breakfast is available, however it is quite pricey for what is offered. Central location and great value for the price.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hotel Savoy
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Carol Residence | powered by NEO

Carol Residence | powered by NEO

3.5 out of 5
Bulevardul 16 Decembrie 1989 Timisoara TM
Stay at this aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Piata Balcescu and Romulus & Remus ...
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Timisoara Prime Residence | powered by NEO

Timisoara Prime Residence | powered by NEO

4 out of 5
Str. Prof. Dr. Valeriu Alaci Timisoara TM
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iulius Mall and Permanent ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
It was well above average, but could be better

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Fanea Residence

Fanea Residence

23 Strada Gheorghe Pop De Basesti Timisoara TM
Stay at this aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Romulus & Remus Column and Victory Square are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Bed bugs! Beware!

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Fanea Residence
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Popular places to visit

Piata Operei featuring a fountain

Victory Square

You can find out about the history of Timisoara with a visit to Victory Square. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Victory Square
Romanian Orthodox Cathedral showing heritage architecture, interior views and religious aspects

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Timisoara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
Piata Uniri

Piata Uniri

Find out about the history of Timisoara when you spend time at Piata Uniri. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Piata Uniri
Opened in 2005, Iulius Mall Timişoara is the largest mall outside of the Capital City of Romania. Iulius Mall Timişoara impresses through its original architecture, the brand diversity and the countless leisure and entertainment opportunities. #architecture

Iulius Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Iulius Mall during your trip to Timisoara. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Iulius Mall
A nice view in the Rose Park Timisoara #architecture

Roses Park

Explore the great outdoors at Roses Park, a lovely green space in Timisoara. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Roses Park
Hand Touching Historic Relief for Luck

St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue

Learn about the local history of Timisoara with a stop at St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue

Cities near Western Romania

Arad, Romania - Januar 01, 2013: Parts of the building architecture in Arad, Romania

Arad

The historic Castle of Drobeta Turnu Severin in Romania

Drobeta-Turnu Severin

Panoramic view of the steam locomotive park in Resita, Romania

Resita

The Semenic mountains- Lake Gozna! Care for hiking, relaxing, canoeing, swimming, family outings aso - Valiug and Lake Gozna is what you are looking for! When you arrive at Gasthof Tirol tell them I sent you!

Văliug