A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated December 2023.
We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Ranca, Romania. We have also included hotels in historic properties, resorts, monasteries, beautiful country residences, old manor houses, palaces, historic villas, medieval castles and mansions. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Beach front location. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Located in Baia de Fier in the Gorj region and Ranca Ski Resort reachable within 28 km, Pensiunea XINELA provides accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a private beach area and free private parking. This guest house features water sports facilities, pool with a view, as well as a garden. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Each unit is equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the guest house have a terrace. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and serves European cuisine. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at Pensiunea XINELA, and the area is popular for skiing. The accommodation features a picnic area and a barbecue. The nearest airport is Craiova International Airport, 119 km from Pensiunea XINELA.Show full description
Charming. Friendly staff. Popular among couples. Maison Platanus has free bikes, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and shared lounge in Voineasa. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Maison Platanus, rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. The nearest airport is Sibiu International Airport, 114 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Cosy. Great location. Popular among couples. Located at the entrance of the Petrosani City and 300 metres from the Jiu River, Castelul de Vis offers an outdoor swimming pool and a laptenis court. Free WiFi and free private parking are available. All rooms at hotel Castelul de Vis are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar and a seating area. Private bathrooms come with a shower and a hairdryer. Slippers and free toiletries are provided. Some rooms feature a hot tub as well. Breakfast can be arranged upon request. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant's and bar's services. An outdoor dining area is also provided. The closest grocery store is a 10-minute walk away. Upon request and for an additional surcharge off-road trips and rafting activities can be organised in the surroundings. The Train Station Petrosani is reachable within a 10-minute drive, while the Defileul Jiului National Park can be reached within 15 minutes by car. The Parang and the Straja Ski Slope are both at a range of 20 km from the premises.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Petroşani!
Unique. Tennis court.Opened June 2021. Pensiunea Iris features a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a bar and shared lounge in Turcineşti. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides room service and a kids' club for guests. At the resort, every room is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Pensiunea Iris offers a continental or buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis, and tennis at Pensiunea Iris. Târgu Jiu is 10 km from the resort, while Petroşani is 53 km away.Show full description
Set in a picturesque area, 1 km from Rasinari and 9 km from the Cisnadioara Medieval Castle, Pensiunea Alpin features accommodation with free WiFi and free access to a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna. All units are equipped with a balcony overlooking the mountains or the forest, a cable TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy their meals in the on-site restaurant or relax on the terrace. Bicycles and quads can be rented at the property. Free parking is available on site. The Sibiu Airport and the Sibiu Train Station are within a 12 km radius and, on request, shuttle transfer can be provided.Show full description
Beach front location. Elegant. Great views. Situated in Păltiniş, 30 km from Union Square, Castelnor features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. Guests at Castelnor can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The Stairs Passage is 31 km from Castelnor, while Piata Mare Sibiu is 31 km from the property. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a terrace with a mountain view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a safety deposit box. The accommodation has a spa and wellness centre, including a hammam. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. The nearest airport is Sibiu International Airport, 28 km from the hotel.Show full description
This small hotel has outstanding views and a great SPA.
Close to beach front. Stunning pool facilities. Amidst Cozia and Capatanii Mountains, on the bank of River Olt in Brezoi, Hotel Class features accommodation with a selection of leisure facilities. WiFi is in all areas and for free. Guest can go sunbathing and swimming in the pool, during summer, go fishing, play tennis, football, work out in the fitness centre, and relax in the sauna, all at an additional cost. All room at the Class have a view of Olt River Valley. They are equipped with cable TV and mini-refrigerator. Each private bathroom is provided with free toiletries, hairdryer and slippers. Free private parking is possible on site. Lotrisor Waterfall can be found 8 km away, and Turnu and Cozia Monastery is reachable in 15 km.Show full description
This hotel has a great beach front location and lovely pool facilities!
Cosy rooms. Set in Păltiniş, 2.4 km from Onceşti - Păltiniş Ski Slope, Pensiunea Aria Paltinis offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a ski pass sales point, as well as a garden and a terrace. The guest house features family rooms. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. Guests at Pensiunea Aria Paltinis can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards and table tennis at Pensiunea Aria Paltinis, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Sibiu International, 27 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Offering free pool and spa access, Hilton Sibiu is 50 metres from the open-air Astra National Museum of Traditional Folk Art. It features air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. The spacious rooms feature balconies with views of the Carpathian Mountains.Hilton Sibiu features an indoor swimming pool, saunas and steam bath, Cleopatra bath, relaxation and meditation rooms and a gym area with Precor equipment. Hotel Hilton offers 3 high-class restaurants: The Madrigal for breakfast, Teppanyaki Japanese restaurant, and The Romanian Traditional Restaurant. Please note that reservations must be made in advance for Teppanyaki Japanese restaurant. Breakfast can be served via room service for an extra charge. The hotel features and Executive Lounge available for guests staying in Executive room types. The lounge offers complimentary breakfast, snacks and refreshments throughout the day, evening beverages & canapés (at a set time). Two tennis courts and a hair salon are at guests' disposal. The spa centre offers numerous holistic therapies. The Hilton Sibiu is a 10-minute drive to the city centre. Transfer to and from the airport is available on request, at a surcharge.Show full description
Highly elegant. Tennis court. Set in Orlat, 17 km from The Council Tower of Sibiu, Conacul Maria Theresa offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 17 km from Albert Huet Square and 19 km from Union Square, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The resort also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the resort, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. At Conacul Maria Theresa you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at Conacul Maria Theresa. The Stairs Passage is 20 km from the resort, while Piata Mare Sibiu is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sibiu International Airport, 9 km from Conacul Maria Theresa.Show full description
I think this is the most ELEGANT resort in Ranca. It also has great tennis facilities.
Situated just 29 km from Union Square, Popasul Montan provides accommodation in Avrig with access to an indoor pool, a garden, as well as free shuttle service. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a seasonal outdoor pool. The guest house features some units that have a terrace and mountain view, and every unit comes with a private bathroom and a desk. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hair dryer. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. You can play billiards, table tennis and tennis at the guest house, and the area is popular for cycling. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Popasul Montan. The Stairs Passage is 30 km from the accommodation, while Piata Mare Sibiu is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sibiu International Airport, 33 km from Popasul Montan.Show full description
Pensiunea Stan is set in Cisnădie and has a private pool and garden views. This property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The guest house provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Some units feature a fireplace. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. The guest house features a children's playground and a picnic area. Union Square is 11 km from Pensiunea Stan, while The Stairs Passage is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sibiu International Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. In an idyllic location in the Fagaras Mountains, between Sibiu and Braşov, Complex Pastravaria Albota offers horse riding, biking, fishing, archery and cycling options. A sauna, a seasonal pool, table tennis, sport fields and quad bikes are also available on site. The rustic style en-suite rooms feature free WiFi, TV with satellite channels, bathroom and views of the Căldarea Arpăşelului mountain area. The restaurant on site serves fresh products and regional specialities. A bakery, a butcher and a trout pond can be found in the Complex Pastravaria Albota. Many activities are offered on location and on request, bike tours to the Fagaras Mountains, karaoke evenings and a campfire can be organized. The complex also has farm animals, a playground for children, table tennis, gym, sauna, a hot tub and a small outdoor pool. Four conference rooms can be used. Sibiu is 50 km from the complex. The next bus stop and shops are 8 km away.Show full description
Set in a landscape of gently rolling hills and meadows Pensiunea Sarmis is located in the village of Sarmizegetusa and offers an indoor pool, a restaurant serving Romanian specialities, and a tennis court. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and guests can make use of free private parking spaces. A flat-screen TV and a fridge are standard in each of the rooms, which additionally are equipped with wooden floors and mosquito nets. Sarmis Pensiunea’s rooms are furthermore fitted with a bathroom featuring a hairdryer, free toiletries, and a bathtub or a shower. A sunbathing terrace is a further amenity of the premises and guests can also enjoy drinks at the on-site bar. Breakfast is available each morning, upon request. The historic site of Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa is within 1 km and the Prislop Monastery can be reached within 25 minutes by car.Show full description
Beach front location. Amazing pool. Located on the outskirts of Hunedoara city, Krystal Boutique Mansion offers elegant and spacious rooms with air-conditioning ,free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV. It features a restaurant, bar and BBQ facilities. Venture out and explore the well-preserved Mediaeval castle of the Corvin Family, a 10-minute drive away. Krystal Boutique Mansion offers free private parking. All rooms have a sitting area, a minibar and a desk. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a drink from the bar or dine on the poolside terrace with lounges. In the summer months, take a swim in the outdoor pool or sunbathe on the sun deck chairs. Guests can go hiking in the Retezat Mountains amidst a nature reserve, visit the ruins of Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa.Show full description
Luxurious. Great value. The Brukenthal is a stately palace from 1788, formerly used as the summer residence of Transylvanian Baron Samuel von Brukenthal. It now offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi, just 50 metres from Avrig Train Station. Sibiu lies 28 km to the west. Visitors to the historic Palatul Brukenthal can enjoy the Baroque architecture and the large landscaped palace park. Rooms are located in buildings throughout the domain. Some rooms have private bathroom facilities, while others have shared bathrooms. You can have your meals at the on-site restaurant, tasting Saxon, Romanian or international dishes, or relax at the dining lounge/bar. Popular nearby attractions include the Court House and the Town Hall, both found further down the street. You can also visit a deer and wild boar farm located nearby. Parking is provided free of charge.Show full description
This is likely one of the most LUXURIOUS small hotels in Ranca.
Nice style. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Conacul Archia, situated in tranquil countryside 5 km from Deva, offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers many leisure activities and has an outdoor swimming pool and a sauna. The attractions of Hunedoara, including Hunyad Castle, the Oak Forest of Chizid and Hunedoara Zoo, are a 25-minute drive from Conacul Archia. Each of the rooms at the Conacul Archia is individually decorated and comes with a minibar, satellite TV, work desk, and a bathrobe and slippers. The centre of Deva and Citadel Hill are a 10-minute drive away. Some of the many leisure activities available include horse riding and hiking. Conacul Archia also offers different massage treatments upon request and prior confirmation by the property. Guests can enjoy a range of traditional Romanian Hungarian and international dishes at the restaurant.Show full description
Delightful property. Superb interior design. Boasting a garden and views of garden, Flanderhof Manor is a guest house set in a historic building in Daia, 13 km from Union Square. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Flanderhof Manor has a picnic area and a barbecue. The nearest airport is Sibiu International Airport, 17 km from Flanderhof Manor. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Piata Mare Sibiu is 13 km from the accommodation, while The Council Tower of Sibiu is 13 km from the property.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most beautiful, cosy and well designed guest houses in Ranca! It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
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