Arefu

Travel Guide

Take the road less travelled.
Take the road less travelled.
Some call it the best road in the world. We call it a challenge at the beginning of every summer, when we get on our bikes, more or less trained, and try to climb it. Highly recommended if you visit Romania. Watch out for those crowded summer weekends, though. #romania #transfagarasan #mountains #biking
One hour trek away from the top of the Transfagarasan road, you'll find peace and quiet. You'll also be almost in the middle of the Fagaras ridge trail, one of the more serious challenges for mountain lovers around here. #romania #fagaras #mountains
This highway is the highest in Romania and crosses over the tallest mountain range in the country. Many consider this to be one of the best driving roads on earth, and we can easily see why! Although this is the most often shown photo of the road, it's total length is over 90 kilometers, winding the entire way! #Europe #Romania #Road

The Annual Vacation Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now
Hotel Piscul Negru

Hotel Piscul Negru

2.5 out of 5
Transfagarasan km. 102 Arefu AG
$91 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$101 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Arefu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Balea Glacier Lake is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Lovely property, very clean and extremely welcoming staff

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Hotel Piscul Negru
Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea

Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea

3.5 out of 5
Scuar Mircea Cel Batran 2 Ramnicu Valcea Valcea County
$48 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$53 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Domeniul Coroanei ...
Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea
ART House Transylvania Sibiu

ART House Transylvania Sibiu

3 out of 5
Mlaci 1610 Avrig Sibiu
$215 nightly
The price is $238 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$238 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this chalet in Avrig. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
ART House Transylvania Sibiu
See all 107 properties in Arefu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
ART House Transylvania Sibiu

ART House Transylvania Sibiu

3 out of 5
Mlaci 1610 Avrig Sibiu
Stay at this chalet in Avrig. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.
ART House Transylvania Sibiu
Villa Serbota with park-like garden crossed by a mountain stream

Villa Serbota with park-like garden crossed by a mountain stream

Porumbacu de Sus SB
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Porumbacu de Jos. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Maison et jardin exceptionnels! Grand, spacieux, tres belles decoration, confortable, tres agreable.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

Villa Serbota with park-like garden crossed by a mountain stream
Lodge Alpin Vanny&Jessy Transylvanian Hideaway

Lodge Alpin Vanny&Jessy Transylvanian Hideaway

Dejani BV
Stay at this vacation home in Recea. Popular attractions Sâmbăta Monastery and Glass Icon Museum are located nearby.
2/10 (1 review)
ACHTUNG ABZOCKE!!! Haben gebucht, aber vor Ort war niemand. Wir konnte nicht in die Anlage und mussten eine neue Unterkunft mit Zusatzkosten suche. Von Expedia kam auch keine Hilfe. War über eine Stunde in der Warteschleife. Bis heute keine Antwort von Expedia. Keine Kommunikation mit Anbieter. Dreiste ...

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Lodge Alpin Vanny&Jessy Transylvanian Hideaway
See all properties in Arefu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

0_151a73f1-ec71-4490-b9ee-d2ed79b079b2_raw

Lake Vidraru

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Vidraru during your travels in Arefu.

Lake Vidraru

Poienari Citadel

You can learn about the history of Arefu with a visit to Poienari Citadel. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

Poienari Citadel

Things to do

Poenari Citadel

Hiking to the Poenari Fortress and Princely Court of Târgoviște

$517
per adult
Hiking to the Poenari Fortress and Princely Court of Târgoviște
Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour

Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour

$708
per adult
Dracula - Fortress, Legend, Castle & Grave - Private Tour
Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour

Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour

$496
per adult
Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour
See all activities in Arefu

Cities near Arefu

Beautiful place ❤️

Cartisoara

Driving towards Brasov taking the country road to the right in Arpasu de jos after 10km you reach the fantastic place Pastravaria Albota #roadtrip

Arpaşu de Sus

#LocalSecrets

Porumbacu de Jos