Title: Visit Banat: Best of Banat Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Banat](https://expedia.com/Banat-Hotels.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Banat](https://expedia.com/Banat-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Banat](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Banat.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Banat](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Banat.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Banat](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Banat.d3000655366.Car-Rental-Guide)[Banat Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Banat.d3000655366.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Banat ## Travel Guide ![Lake Trei Ape - you can relax, swim, hike. You can find amazing camping spots.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939591796/85dc5fc6-5f78-47e0-9bf1-20cee09a23ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Trei Ape - you can relax, swim, hike. You can find amazing camping spots.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939591796/85dc5fc6-5f78-47e0-9bf1-20cee09a23ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tabula Traiana (Trajan’s Plaque) is the last remaining piece of evidence an ancient Roman bridge. The tablet features Latin inscriptions telling of Trajan’s bridge; the longest bridge in the world for 1,000 years following its construction. Emperor Trajan completed the road across the Danube leading into Dacia. The bridge was 1,097 m long and 20 column supported the architectural masterpiece. In 1969, because of the Djerdap Project, building a dam over Danube river, Trajan's carvings with the inscription / Trajan's Plaque was protected from sinking by raising it by 20/25 m. It was placed just above the original location, cutting and fixing the entire block of the old bearing - a stone monolith together with the inscription and part of the road, about 300 tons in weight. #InStone #History Photo Contest #Serbia #Romania #Danube](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855679/017e6491-7981-455c-be4d-62c1241b4e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bigar Waterfall 😍 Romania 🇷🇴](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635943690442/03f6fbdc-0828-4335-ad59-b41387d3d8e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) !['Located on the 45th parallel north, Bigăr Waterfall is extremely delicate and unusual, with a water curtain falling down some lush green vegetation, and is set in a very remote, peaceful, and picturesque area of Romania, where the rolling hills create a real fascination for the authenticity of our nation’s past. On our way back to the main road, we made another detour to see the water mills at Eftimie Murgu, some of them still functional, and smell the freshly ground cereal grains.' #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635943690442/8be2477e-d40e-43d4-a480-c7047624ab19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Banat Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Banat ![Romanian Orthodox Cathedral which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119126/301802fd-1148-473c-9aac-2035f43cbcf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old City 4.5/5(12 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. [](https://expedia.com/Timisoara-Old-City.dx553248633981728111) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398050/26bae70a-d070-44de-82bb-969bc931ce02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Calea Sever Bocu If you're spending some time in Calea Sever Bocu, Banat Village Museum and Iulius Mall are top sights worth seeing. 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(641 reviews) clean room...clean hotel...great staff...good breakfast Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026&selected=1133518&PinnedHotelID=1133518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655366) ![North Star Continental Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/994800/994780/c916a0b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Star Continental Resort B-dul Revolutiei 1989, Nr. 5 Timisoara $78 nightly $89 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bastionul Theresia and Old Prefecture ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (309 reviews) This is located central in Timisoara and there is great dining and sightseeing nearby. Some shopping also available. Great public transportation available, also a public park adjacent to the property. Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=994780&PinnedHotelID=994780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655366) ![ibis Timisoara City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60340000/60335700/60335613/774eaa31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Timisoara City Center Calea Circumvalatiunii 8 10A Timisoara $60 nightly $68 total Feb 28 - Mar 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (84 reviews) Excellent hotel. Very close to City Center. Exceptional attentive staff. Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026&selected=60335613&PinnedHotelID=60335613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655366) [See all 394 properties in Banat](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=3000655366) 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. ![Timisoara Prime Residence | powered by NEO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84110000/84104900/84104858/9d2c3f0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Timisoara Prime Residence | powered by NEO Str. Prof. Dr. Valeriu Alaci Timisoara TM Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iulius Mall and Permanent ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews) Decent stay with some small issu The apartment was clean and in a convenient location, but a few details could be improved. The space felt a little clinical and there was no guide for how to use the appliances or what amenities were included. Some small maintenance issues (curtains coming loose in the bedroom, a light fitting not ... Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Timisoara-Hotels-Prime-Residence-Timisoara-TPR.h84104858.Hotel-Information) ![Fanea Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103910000/103908500/103908407/11e770be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fanea Residence 23 Strada Gheorghe Pop De Basesti Timisoara TM Stay at this aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Romulus & Remus Column and Victory Square are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (9 reviews) The room was pretty good . The location is not that close to the city center and the neighbourhood close to the train station is not the most beautiful, but the residence was quite nice. The only issue and I think was not exactly their fault is that one of the beds smelled really bad ( humid smell, ... Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Timisoara-Hotels-Fanea-Residence.h103908407.Hotel-Information) ![Carol Residence | powered by NEO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87660000/87655200/87655194/f0352a72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carol Residence | powered by NEO Bulevardul 16 Decembrie 1989 Timisoara TM Stay at this aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Piata Balcescu and Romulus & Remus ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Fin nyistandsat lejlighed Fin lejlighed i nyere stand. Minus var, at der ikke var dyner nok til alle, trods reservation til fire. 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[](https://expedia.com/Victory-Square-Old-City.d6119138.Vacation-Attraction) ![Romanian Orthodox Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119126/2fcb31f1-8648-4096-887c-f4acf5109f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Romanian Orthodox Cathedral Admire the mosaic roofs, multi-faceted architecture and religious paintings of this towering cathedral, which has become an iconic sight of Timisoara. [](https://expedia.com/Romanian-Orthodox-Cathedral-Old-City.d6119126.Vacation-Attraction) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398050/5d01f925-6647-4eb0-8816-7fc918f5a5b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iulius Mall You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Iulius Mall during your stay in Timisoara. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Iulius-Mall-Calea-Sever-Bocu.d6276862.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piata Uniri](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119130/b8821cbc-6e29-4f12-b0f9-0fea5e9b6001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piata Uniri Stroll through this plaza, which provides access to the city’s catholic church, the Baroque Palace Art Museum and several architectural landmarks. [](https://expedia.com/Piata-Uniri-Old-City.d6119130.Vacation-Attraction) ![A nice view in the Rose Park Timisoara #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981728111/f47e3e04-8bfd-498d-8ecb-8e9dcf3ae66f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Roses-Park-Old-City.d553248621562620878.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hand Touching Historic Relief for Luck](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533086476/9913db88-1b20-414a-90f5-b6ddc623cab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue Learn about the local history of Timisoara when you take a trip to St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/St-John-Of-Nepomuk-Virgin-Mary-Statue-Old-City.d553248621533086476.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Timisoara: Dream Tour in Elisabetin Neighborhood](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48102283/f748e416-16e7-4fc9-815a-7ca0d33d14b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Timisoara Dream Tour in Elisabetin Neighborhood $30 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/timisoara-dream-tour-in-elisabetin-neighborhood.a48102283.activity-details) ![Timisoara: Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48261498/bb1b5b1d-0dfb-490d-9211-cd0cf384dbcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Weekly Guided Walking Tour - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday $26 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/weekly-guided-walking-tour-tuesday.a48261498.activity-details) ![Timisoara Dream Tours: Let's Go Hiking in Retezat Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48355253/736a6534-f931-4f15-9fa9-e9a4d0d7519f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Timisoara Dream Tours: Let's Go Hiking in Retezat Mountains $69 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/timisoara-dream-tours-lets-go-hiking-in-retezat-mountains.a48355253.activity-details) ![Timisoara: Classic Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5266994/be19af73-5702-498f-81fb-2b6c7e753647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Timisoara: Classic Walking Tour $42 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/timisoara-classic-walking-tour.a5266994.activity-details) ![Timisoara: Dream Tour in Fabric Neighborhood](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48411849/c284987d-6b39-4da8-8a22-8d7ddabd3213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Timisoara: Dream Tour in Fabric Neighborhood $30 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/timisoara-dream-tour-in-fabric-neighborhood.a48411849.activity-details) ![Timisoara Downtown Dream Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46985744/e206770d-5cb9-4ffa-bd6b-31ec16bfa200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Timisoara Downtown Dream Tour $35 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/timisoara-downtown-dream-tour.a46985744.activity-details) [See all activities in Banat](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Banat.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Banat ![Piata Operei showing a fountain and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119138/556e3641-cb1d-4a53-8f0a-8de22b11584b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Timisoara ![Szeged, Hungary. City in Csongrad county. Cityscape with Tisza river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5912/eb4e733f-6503-4d68-a186-c1017b4bc996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Szeged ![Majestic sunset with colorful clouds above the city of Caransebes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6679/a0ec86d8-0e57-493e-9050-9f834bc5e699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Caransebes ![Panoramic view of the steam locomotive park in Resita, Romania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053405/8239f5db-34df-4384-b887-b706230e099d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Resita - Cities near Banat - Places of interest [Timisoara](https://expedia.com/Timisoara.dx3546)[Szeged](https://expedia.com/Szeged.dx5912)[Caransebes](https://expedia.com/Caransebes.dx6679)[Resita](https://expedia.com/Resita.dx6053405)[Baile Herculane](https://expedia.com/Baile-Herculane.dx6130175)[Lipova](https://expedia.com/Lipova.dx6135817)[Sannicolau Mare](https://expedia.com/Sannicolau-Mare.dx6138958)[Sag](https://expedia.com/Sag.dx6138996)[Lugoj](https://expedia.com/Lugoj.dx6141285)[Vrsac](https://expedia.com/Vrsac.dx6154458)[Veliko Gradiste](https://expedia.com/Veliko-Gradiste.dx6156575)[Savarsin](https://expedia.com/Savarsin.dx6199150)[Vinga](https://expedia.com/Vinga.dx6199152)[Jimbolia](https://expedia.com/Jimbolia.dx6199154)[Donji Milanovac](https://expedia.com/Donji-Milanovac.dx6215174)[Mako](https://expedia.com/Mako.dx6354512)[Vinci](https://expedia.com/Vinci.dx3000019453)[Golubac](https://expedia.com/Golubac.dx3000019523)[Bela Crkva](https://expedia.com/Bela-Crkva.dx3000019545)[Zolt](https://expedia.com/Zolt.dx3000020329)[Văliug](https://expedia.com/Valiug.dx3000020351)[Sasca Montană](https://expedia.com/Sasca-Montana.dx3000020449)[Şandra](https://expedia.com/Sandra.dx3000020457)[Şagu](https://expedia.com/Sagu.dx3000020464)[Pădureni](https://expedia.com/Padureni.dx3000020528) - [Victory Square ](https://expedia.com/Victory-Square-Old-City.d6119138.Vacation-Attraction) - [Romanian Orthodox Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Romanian-Orthodox-Cathedral-Old-City.d6119126.Vacation-Attraction) - [Timisoara Opera House ](https://expedia.com/Timisoara-Opera-House-Old-City.d6119136.Vacation-Attraction) - [Piata Traian ](https://expedia.com/Piata-Traian-Timisoara.d6119140.Vacation-Attraction) - [Iulius Mall ](https://expedia.com/Iulius-Mall-Calea-Sever-Bocu.d6276862.Vacation-Attraction) - [Neptune Baths ](https://expedia.com/Neptune-Baths-Baile-Herculane.d6225917.Vacation-Attraction) - [Piata Uniri ](https://expedia.com/Piata-Uniri-Old-City.d6119130.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of West Timişoara ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-West-Timisoara-Timisoara.d553248621533086559.Vacation-Attraction) - [Banat Village Museum ](https://expedia.com/Banat-Village-Museum-Calea-Sever-Bocu.d553248621533086484.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. George's Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/St-Georges-Cathedral-Old-City.d6119128.Vacation-Attraction) - [Huniade Castle ](https://expedia.com/Huniade-Castle-Old-City.d6119132.Vacation-Attraction) - [Teius Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Teius-Monastery-Caransebes.d553248635921414487.Vacation-Attraction) - [St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue ](https://expedia.com/St-John-Of-Nepomuk-Virgin-Mary-Statue-Old-City.d553248621533086476.Vacation-Attraction) - [Statuia lui Decebal / Decebalus Rex Statue ](https://expedia.com/Statuia-Lui-Decebal-Decebalus-Rex-Statue-Dubova.d553248621532502066.Vacation-Attraction) - [Manastirea Sf Ana / St Anne Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Manastirea-Sf-Ana-St-Anne-Monastery-Orsova.d553248621532502067.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carasana Park ](https://expedia.com/Carasana-Park-Resita.d553248621565498352.Vacation-Attraction) - [Millennium Church ](https://expedia.com/Millennium-Church-Timisoara.d6119142.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hercules Statue ](https://expedia.com/Hercules-Statue-Baile-Herculane.d6225906.Vacation-Attraction) - [Piata Balcescu ](https://expedia.com/Piata-Balcescu-Timisoara.d6119144.Vacation-Attraction) - [Herculane Central Park ](https://expedia.com/Herculane-Central-Park-Baile-Herculane.d6225923.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dan Paltinisanu Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Dan-Paltinisanu-Stadium-Timisoara.d6119124.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Town Hall ](https://expedia.com/Old-Town-Hall-Old-City.d553248621533086475.Vacation-Attraction) - [Zoo Resita ](https://expedia.com/Zoo-Resita-Resita.d553248621565498354.Vacation-Attraction) - [Romulus & Remus Column ](https://expedia.com/Romulus-Remus-Column-Old-City.d553248621533086557.Vacation-Attraction) - [Serbian Orthodox Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Serbian-Orthodox-Cathedral-Old-City.d6119134.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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