Busteni

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What does this rock in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania remind you of? Yup, that's right! The Egyptian Sphinx 😊 Every year, on November 28, hundreds of people meet at the Sphinx at sunset, when the gentle rays of sun go down forming a magical pyramid around the statue, which is believed to emit positive energy ✨ But this weirdly shaped rock is object of many other legends. Some say that the Egyptian and the Romanian Sphinxes are somehow linked by a tunnel of time and that the Egyptian were inspired by the shape of this rock. Some people claim that an ancient civilization carved this rock to represent some sort of supreme god. Others say that the Sphinx on top of Bucegi Mountains is evidence of the existence of an alien civilization that would have left behind several constructions, including this one 😊 I love to learn this kind of legends 😊 and you? #nature #romania #bucegi
What does this rock in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania remind you of? Yup, that's right! The Egyptian Sphinx 😊 Every year, on November 28, hundreds of people meet at the Sphinx at sunset, when the gentle rays of sun go down forming a magical pyramid around the statue, which is believed to emit positive energy ✨ But this weirdly shaped rock is object of many other legends. Some say that the Egyptian and the Romanian Sphinxes are somehow linked by a tunnel of time and that the Egyptian were inspired by the shape of this rock. Some people claim that an ancient civilization carved this rock to represent some sort of supreme god. Others say that the Sphinx on top of Bucegi Mountains is evidence of the existence of an alien civilization that would have left behind several constructions, including this one 😊 I love to learn this kind of legends 😊 and you? #nature #romania #bucegi
Caraiman Monastery is an orthodox monastery, which is situated in town Buşteni, Prahova district, at the foot of the massif Caraiman. The Cross from above the Caraiman seems to guard the path, which leeds the steps of the pilgrims towards the monastery. Going towards the cab from Buşteni, at a time, on the left side, there are an indicator and an icon showing the path with stone tiles in patches, path leading towards the monastery. The secretly like walking path, under the dark crowns of the fir trees is eventually reaching an oasis of light, the massif Caraiman emerges in all its splendour. In this glade, Father Gherontie Puiu built, by the grace of Lord and with Virgin’s Mary help, a great monastery. Buşteni is a small mountain town situated in the northern part of Prahova district, Muntenia, located in the center of Romania. It is situated on the Prahova Valley, at he foot of the Bucegi Mountains, which have the maximum altitude of 2.505 m. Situated at a distance of 135 km from Bucharest, it stretches about 7 km along the Prahova Valley, between the “Deer Ford” and the tunnel dug into the mountain spur “Long Edge”. The average height of the town Buşteni is of 850 m. It is one of the most popular mountain resorts, offering spectacular views, a lot of opportunities and holiday activities from skiing to hiking. It’s got a population of 10.463 inhabitants. The Caraiman Monastery is situated at a height of about 900 m, being one of the highest altitudes where a place of worship has ever been built in our country.
The small resort town of Busteni as seen from the terrace of the Cantacuzino Castle
The magnificent resort town of Busteni, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains
Casa Wagner Brasov

Casa Wagner Brasov

3 out of 5
Piata Sfatului 5 Brasov Brasov County
$58 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$71 total
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9/10 Wonderful! (488 reviews)
Casa Wagner is an excellent choice if you want to stay right in the heart of Brașov. This was our second stay here—and in the same room we stayed in last year—which says a lot about how much we enjoy this property. The location is fantastic, directly on the main square. We stayed during Christmas, ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Casa Wagner Brasov
Hotel Gott

Hotel Gott

3.5 out of 5
Str Johann Gott 2 Brasov
$61 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brasov. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Reduta Cultural Centre and Hirscher ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)
The staff were really friendly, the room was clean, excellent location, right next to the square and the buffet selection was really good.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Hotel Gott
Casa Chitic Balcescu

Casa Chitic Balcescu

3 out of 5
no. 13, Str. Nicolae Balcescu Brasov Brasov
$72 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
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Book a stay at this ski hotel in Brasov. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
Great hotel ! Loved staying here for 3 nights. Great location , friendly staff and lovely breakfast! Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

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Boutique Hotel Club Austria

Boutique Hotel Club Austria

5 out of 5
Str Primaverii 12 Busteni
Book a stay at this ski villa in Busteni. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Bucegi National Park and Urlatoarea Waterfall ...
Nothing short of amazing
This hotel set the example that all others should follow. It will be hard to stay at another hotel and not think back to how they pale in comparison. Florian was amazingly friendly and a lot of fun to talk with. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. The morning breakfast ...

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2018

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Safrano Palace

Safrano Palace

3 out of 5
Strada Piata Sfatului Brasov Brasov
Book a stay at this ski apartment in Brasov. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mureşenilor House Memorial ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (139 reviews)
Lovely view of the square and black church. Overall very nice but dated in some areas that need attention. Great base to explore from within the local area

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Safrano Palace
Cozy Apartment

Cozy Apartment

4 out of 5
26 Strada Doctor Vasile Saftu Brasov BV
Stay at this apartment in Brasov. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions First Romanian School Museum and Rupea are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Schöne Wohnung, hell, warm, gut ausgebaut. In der besten Gegend der Stadt. Sehr empfehlenswert.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

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Popular places to visit

Best place in Busteni!

Cantacuzino Castle

Learn about the local history of Busteni when you spend time at Cantacuzino Castle. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Cantacuzino Castle

Bucegi National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bucegi National Park, a lovely green space in Busteni. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Bucegi National Park

Caraiman Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caraiman Peak during your travels in Busteni. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Caraiman Peak

Things to do

Exclusive Tour of Draculas Castle and Brasov in Transylvania

Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov

$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Peles Castle

Castles Tours from Brasov

$78
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Castles Tours from Brasov
Visit Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

Visit Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

$82
per adult
Visit Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov
Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Rasnov Fortress from Brasov

Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Rasnov Fortress from Brasov

$97
per adult
Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Rasnov Fortress from Brasov
Brown Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress Day Tour

Brown Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress Day Tour

$91
per adult
Brown Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress Day Tour
Dracula's Castle

Discover the Legends: Journey to Dracula's and Râșnov Castle

$82
per traveler
Discover the Legends: Journey to Dracula's and Râșnov Castle
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Cities near Busteni

Peles Castle which includes heritage architecture, a park and a castle

Sinaia

Bran Castle showing heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Bran

Romania, Predeal. Panorama with the snowy peaks of the Bucegi mountains and the green forests of Predeal, in springtime, when the nature comes back to life and the snow starts to melt

Predeal

Bucegi Gebirge - Hiking Trail Nr. 33

Azuga

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