Steller: Create Beautiful Social Media Stories

Sighișoara

Sighișoara keeps a medieval citadel at the center of town. Cobblestone lanes pass old houses and guild towers, and you climb the covered Scholars’ Stairs toward the hilltop church. The Clock Tower looks out over the roofs.

From the Community

Recommendations

Shop

Sighișoara Citadel

Sighișoara's medieval citadel is a lived-in hilltop of pastel houses and steep cobbled lanes. Wooden figures turn above the rooftops on the Clock Tower.

Landmark4.7/5

The Clock Tower

Sighișoara's Clock Tower, with its patterned roof, marks the entrance to the medieval citadel. Inside, the museum traces the tower's history and shows its clock mechanism. From the top you look over the old town.

Culture4.6/5

Biserica din Deal

A covered wooden stairway climbs to this Gothic church above Sighișoara’s old town. Inside, wall paintings lead toward a small crypt, where an old coffin remains visible.

Culture2.8/5

The Torture Chamber

Sighișoara museum with a small room of torture instruments.

Landmark4.9/5

Saxon Cemetery

This hilltop cemetery holds old Saxon headstones and crypts above Sighișoara. The covered wooden stairs descend from the school beside it.

Eat$$$4/5

Vlad Dracul Restaurant

Looking to sink your teeth into an eerie and delightful experience? Look no further than Vlad Dracul Restaurant in Sighișoara, Romania! With its spooky decor and hauntingly delicious menu, this place is a must-visit for any vampire enthusiast. Indulge in Transylvanian dishes, sip on Bloody Marys, and don't forget to snap a selfie with the Dracula statue outside! A fang-tastic time awaits!

Eat$$$4.6/5

Josef T. Restaurant & Wine Bar

Eat4.6/5

VILLA VINÈA

Sighișoara wine bar with Romanian wines and locally sourced food. Tastings introduce you to Romanian wines through a conversation with the owner.

Cafe$$$3.9/5

Concordia

Eat$$$4.5/5

Burg Kaffe

This Sighișoara cafe bakes traditional pies and Eastern European sweets in-house, with coffee beside the cakes. A macaron can be huge.

Cafe$$$4.3/5

Medieval Cafe Restaurant

Medieval-style restaurant in Sighișoara’s old town serving Romanian dishes and pizza. A neighbor’s cat came by on the terrace.

Stays

Stay$$$$4.75/5

Fronius

Fronius Boutique Residence offers accommodation in an atmospheric renovated building, right in the Sighişoara Medieval Citadel. It features rooms full of character, fitted with antique wooden furnishings, and an outdoor sun terrace. Property also offers free transport from and to the train station. Equipped with flat-screen TVs with cable channels, rooms at Fronius Boutique Residence combine modern amenities with vault ceilings, built in local stone. En-suite bathrooms are standard and include both shower and bath. Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast which incorporates some regional specialities from Transylvania. Breakfasts can be enjoyed in the intimate dining hall or ordered privately via room service. Popular nearby attractions include the 13th-century Clock Tower and Bust of Vlad Tepes, marking the legendary birthplace of Dracula. Wi-Fi access is free and public parking can be found around the Fronius Boutique Residence.

Stay$4.45/5

Claudiu

Situated in a quiet area of Sighişoara, Hotel Claudiu comes with a restaurant and a Bavarian-style bar. The hotel is located in a building dating back to 1638. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire building. A desk, a minibar and a TV await you in every room. A bathroom with a shower and free toiletries is provided in each room and the junior suites also have a sofa. The Serches Lake is 1 km away and the Sighişoara Citadel can be reached within a 5-minute drive. The train station is 2.7 km away.

Stay$$$$4.6/5

Hotel Sighișoara

Dating back to the 16th century, Hotel Sighişoara features a traditional Romanian restaurant. Located within the historic walls of the citadel of Sighişoara, all rooms at this pet-friendly property are individually decorated and furnished. Each has a minibar and a private bathroom. Motorcycle parking is available at the property. Hotel Sighişoara is located 40 km from Târgu Mureş Airport.

Stay$$$4.45/5

Korona Hotel

Offering an on-site restaurant, Hotel Korona is situated at the foot of the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara, a 5-minute walk from the commercial and historic centre, which includes the Clock Tower, the Covered Stairway and the Church on the Hill. It offers spacious accommodation with free WiFi. At the hotel, every room has a modern and elegant design, offering air conditioning and heating, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and an espresso machine. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, and free toiletries. The property's restaurant features a garden view and an indoor terrace with a swimming pool. The in-house restaurant serves a variety of traditional and international dishes. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, Hotel Korona also provides guests with a large lobby and a well-kept garden where they can relax. Guests can visit the Bethlen Castel in Cris, which is 17 km away. Sighisoara's Train Station is 1 km away, while Târgu Mureș International Airport is 48 km from Hotel Korona.

Stay$$4.7/5

Central Park Hotel

Central Park Apartment in Sighişoara offers a one-bedroom apartment with a terrace, balcony, and a seating area. The living room includes a sofa and TV, ensuring a relaxing stay. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, and toaster. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, and parquet floors. Located a 1-minute walk from the Historic Centre of Sighişoara and 1.2 km from Casa Memorială Zaharia Boiu. Nearby attractions include Pensiunea Dracula Daneș at 8 km and Biertan Fortified Church 30 km away. Explore Sighişoara's historic sites such as the Saschiz Fortified Church and Biertan Fortified Church. The Târgu Mureş Airport is 60 km from the property.

Stay4.5/5

Georgius Krauss Guest House

Sighișoara guest house in a restored old-town house, with a restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Original ceramic stoves remain in the rooms.

Things To Do
Provided by

5/5

2 h

City Tour Sighisoara Legends & Landmarks A Walk Through Time

Enjoy a 2-hour walk through Sighişoara's hilly streets with their original medieval architecture, magical mix of winding cobbled alleys, steep stairways, secluded squares and towers -- it is like stepping back in time.

$44.41

4.4/5

1 h 10 mins

Sighisoara Fortress Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

Step into the shoes of a brave defender in medieval Sighisoara, tasked with protecting the city’s legendary fortress from invaders. Explore ancient streets and hidden corners through an exciting real-world puzzle quest. Guided by your smartphone, you'll solve 10 interactive challenges across the historic city center, from Citadel Square to the Weapon Museum and beyond. Along the way, you’ll unlock wartime stories, discover panoramic viewpoints perfect for stunning photos, and even find a unique local craft store. Each clue you solve reveals a new part of the fortress's dramatic history and leads you deeper into the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage city. What makes this tour unique? It’s an adventurous blend of storytelling, exploration, and puzzle-solving, allowing you to experience the medieval charm of Sighisoara in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for curious travelers, history lovers, families, and couples who want to step back in time while discovering hidden gems.

$5.11

24 h

The Great Dracula Ball in Transylvania, Sighisoara - Tickets

Enjoy the best Halloween ever in Dracula’s birth place – the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage site! Arrive to Sighisoara Citadel on your own terms and get ready for The Great Dracula Ball in Transylvania! Please have in mind that this experience only includes tickets for our event. Accommodation is not included. The Great Dracula Ball includes Open Bar until 01:00 am with complimentary Snacks. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a special program including an impressive magic show, an entertaining ballet performance and the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, performed according to old customs and traditions.

$243.68

2 h

Sighisoara Citadel super - private walking tour

After a short introduction about the old town you'll head up towards the Church on the Hill walking through the Covered Stairs or the Stairs of the Scholars. Strolling through the narrow streets of the only inhabited European medieval town you will bump into old city walls , towers and bastions extremely well preserved. Your guide will give you an in-depth description about the evangelistic church located just feet away from two of the major attractions in the city : The Clock Tower and Dracula's actual house , the place where the famous Wallachian king was born in 1431. Your tour will end with the explanation about the Clock Tower , afterwards we will recommend a good place for dinner or for a couple of drinks if you want taste the local cousin and some of our famous beers and wines.

$101.34

24 h

The Great Dracula Ball on Halloween - Accommodation in Sighisoara

Enjoy the best Halloween ever in Dracula’s birth place – the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage site! Arrive to Sighisoara Citadel on your own terms and accommodate at a 3* hotel. Check-in is available starting at 3:00 pm local time. The Great Dracula Ball includes Open Bar until 01:00 am, with complimentary snacks. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a special program including an impressive magic show, an entertaining acrobatic performance and the Ritual of Killing of the Living Dead, performed according to old customs and traditions.

$431.56

4.8/5

13 h

Transylvania: Dracula's Castle and Birthplace Tour

Get closer to the Dracula legend by visiting Dracula's castle in Bran and Dracula's birthplace in Sighisoara to learn more about local history and traditions. During our 13 hour tour we visit Dracula's castle in Bran, we explore the medieval city of Sighisoara, including Dracula's birth house where we taste a shot of brandy, we discover the real story behind the Dracula myth and we enjoy the beautiful local countryside.

$181.05

4.7/5

48 h

Castle Tour of Transylvania

A two-day tour through some of the most well-preserved Transylvanian castles and palaces, going from early medieval stone fortifications to modern and lavish royal summer residences and presenting the rich history of their builders and inhabitants.

$518.10

5/5

11 h

Sighisoara and Biertan: UNESCO in Transylvania

This is a full day tour to visit the best preserved citadel in Romania: Sighisoara. The small streets & squares are perfect to get lost in. In the afternoon, visit the small village and the fortified church of Biertan in a secluded valley.

$104.76

5/5

Half Day Tour to Bucovina Painted Monasteries

Our half day tour start from Suceava or Gura Humorului town and you'll discover the two famous painted Monasteries of Bucovina - UNESCO heritage: HUMOR and VORONET. At the end of tour we'll drop off you in Suceava or Gura Humorului town. Upon request, for a private tour we can we can customize schedule to start and finish the trip early.

$56.93

5/5

3 h

River Rafting Trip from Brasov

Rafting is a sport that will forever change the idea of going out in nature, feeling a unique experience on the waves of the river. How it will look like: - 14 km of rafting on the river; - an international team of professional rafting guides with certifications and great experience in rafting; - premium conditions of organization and logistics: locker rooms, bathroom, hot showers, bar, restaurant, parking for personal cars; - swimming pool and massage centre at the end of the program; - top complete equipment; - Super Fun, adventure and energy from home!!!

$68.32

4.8/5

1-Day Bucovina Painted Monasteries tour from Suceava - English

1-Day Bucovina Painted Monasteries tour is a fantastic day tour, where you have the opportunity to admire some of the most unique painted monasteries of Bucovina: “The big four” – The Monastery of Voronet, The Monastery of Humor, The Monastery of Moldovita, and The Monastery of Sucevita; all of them listed as UNESCO world heritage. Bucovina Painted Monasteries Tour is not only about the monasteries and the spirituality that lingers in these special places. The Tour also introduces you to the bucolic atmosphere of Bucovina with its charming traditional villages, dense forests, spectacular mountain roads, and local craftsmen who preserve ancient traditions. All this in one single day, going on a distance of 200 km and approximately 8 hours.

$133.10

4.9/5

Guilds Towers and Dracula Self Guided Tour of Sighisoara

Vlad the Impaler was supposedly born in a yellow house, and the title his father carried, Dracul, is where Bram Stoker found the name Dracula. That house is one stop on this self-guided audio walking tour of Sighisoara, narrated through an app as you walk at your own pace. Over two hours you will trace the guild towers raised by Saxon craftsmen, read a clock that changes a Roman god for each day, climb a covered staircase built so children could reach school through deep snow, and finish at the cemetery of the people who built every stone here and have now almost all left. There is no fixed start time and no group to follow. Press play at each stop, pause for photos, and let the map lead you to the next. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and this walking tour comes with a full refund guarantee. If you would rather understand Sighisoara than only photograph it, this tour is for you.

$8.99

4.6/5

Brown Bears in the wild, no fence

- admire the great large carnivore of Carpathians - observe wildlife in their natural habitat - get very close, but without any fence - chances to spot deer, wild boar, wolves or lynx Romanian Carpathians hosts ~60% (approx. 5,500 bears) of the Brown Bear population from Europe. We offer you the opportunity to see and admire the brown bears in their own habitat, from a specially designed observation hide deep in the Tranislvania forest. The forest rangers will take you deep in the forest, on a gravel road, you will continue walking for a few hundred meters to the hide where you will wait quietly for wildlife. There are high chances (statistically more then 85% chances) to spot the Carpathian Brown Bear, sometimes a female with cobs, sometimes a larger male bear, but you can also spot the wildboar, roe deer and red dear, wolves, linx and even some game birds

$85.40

5/5

Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland

Enjoy a 20 km bike tour in one of the most famous and oldest wine-growing regions in Romania, the ofTuscany of Romania! Combine the beauty of wine tasting and experience local culture in a healthy and active way, on the bicycle!

$132.01

5/5

Mud Volcanoes and Strange Growing Stones in Buzau County

Our tours are different, the paths are less walked, the crowd does not exist, nature is at home in Buzau. But more importantly, we have high value tourist destinations. We have what to see and what to tell. We have tours that include everything you need for a dream weekend. What you can see here is unique in Romania and of great world tourist importance. We can add to this tour a traditional Romanian dinner accompanied by a wine tasting if guests wish. Buzau area is famous for its food and wines. And the other tourist attractions of Buzau are very beautiful and interesting. I invite you to discover them all in future tours.

$597.81

2 h

ATV Quad and Buggy Adventure in Gheorgheni Harghita Mountains

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Gheorgheni mountains through an exhilarating ATV/Quad and buggy adventure. Navigate tight turns and muddy trails while enjoying the thrill of off-road driving, perfect for both beginners and seasoned drivers. With professional guides ensuring your safety and comfort, dive into the excitement with peace of mind. After your adventure, savor delicious local dishes during a delightful picnic, making this not just a ride, but a full experience of the local culture. Gather your friends or colleagues and create unforgettable memories together amidst nature's beauty.

$136.64

5 h

The Sarmale Experience Taste of Romanian

Held in your actual family home just outside Brașov, this experience is all about warmth, authenticity, and the feeling of being truly welcomed. You’ll learn to make traditional sarmale the same way they’ve been prepared in our family for generations, all while enjoying unlimited local wine, țuică, and a taste of our homemade cherry liqueur, vișinată. As we cook together, you’ll also get to sample a spread of classic Romanian snacks like cheeses, sausages, pork skin, and other favorites, while hearing personal stories and traditions that bring our culture to life. Every dish you’ll enjoy is made by you, with a little guidance from a true Romanian mom, and the intimate atmosphere ensures that by the end, guests don’t just feel like visitors, they feel like part of the family.

$102.48

Explore UNESCO Painted Monasteries and Egg Painted Museum

4 UNESCO Heritage + The Biggest Egg Painted Museum in the world will make you understand traditions, culture and religion in Romania. You can stop also for lunch to enjoy traditional food the best in Romania

$227.74

72 h

2 days horseback riding tours in the Carpathian Mountains

Our trail offers a perfect combination of adventure, history, and natural beauty. Whether riding along the ridges of the Bucegi Mountains with panoramic views stretching for miles or navigating through dense woodland paths, you’ll find yourself transported to a time when outlaws roamed these lands in search of freedom. The tour is designed for experienced riders who relish the challenge of long days in the saddle, riding through varied and often demanding terrain. The horses, strong and sure-footed, are well-suited to the mountainous trails. After a full day of riding, we’ll return to charming mountain lodges, where the warmth of traditional Romanian hospitality awaits. Enjoy hearty meals featuring local cuisine and relax by the fire, sharing stories with fellow riders as you prepare for the next day’s adventures. Our Trail is more than just a horseback riding tour—it's a voyage through the wild beauty of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains.

$398.54

30 mins

Vacation Photographer in Transylvania

Localgrapher is the largest network of professional photographers and videographers with more than 600 destinations around the globe! Book your private photographer and guide in Transylvania to capture your picture-perfect moments while visiting amazing sites! SOLO TRAVELERS Fancy an insta-perfect photoshoot from your Transylvania vacation? Localgrapher has years of experience with fashion and solo travel photography! Make your memories last a lifetime and share them on social media or display them in your home to receive an avalanche of compliments. COUPLES If you are about to propose to your loved one, honeymooning or just exploring what Transylvania has to offer, put the selfie stick aside and let Localgrapher’s superb photographers take care of the photos for you both. FAMILIES & GROUPS A family trip, wedding, bachelorette party or grand get-together? Forget missing someone from pictures, we’ll capture them all!