Prahova Valley Travel Guide

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'The mix of modernity, royalness, and humbleness lingering in the air at each and every visit.' #WeekendGetaway
'The mix of modernity, royalness, and humbleness lingering in the air at each and every visit.' #WeekendGetaway
Peleș Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed by King Carol I. #Blue #BestOfMyTown
Cantacuzino Castle is situated on Zamora Street in Bușteni, Romania. The building, whose construction was completed in 1911, was conducted by the architect Gregory Cerchez at the request of Prince George Grigore Cantacuzino. It is built in Neo-Romanian style; the total surface of the estate is over 3,000 square meters. The castle belonged to the Cantacuzino family until the forced nationalization of 1948, when it became a sanatorium for the Ministry of Internal Affair. During the communist period, the original furniture was removed and a part of the interior walls were painted over. After 1989, the castle was returned to Cantacuzino descendants, who sold it to private investors in 2004.
A marvelous winter castle in the carpathian mountains Romania

Where to stay in Prahova Valley

'Papanaşi | What exactly is this dessert? Fried dumplings with sour cream and jam What do I love about it? Well, it is an extraordinary dessert, you can combine it with many types of delicious Romanian homemade jams and it lights up my day whenever I taste it. Best place to try it: Robinson Hotel in Predeal, 10, Muncii Street – the best and largest Papanaşi of my life! Suggestion: My favourite jam for Papanaşi is sour cherry jam. Remember also that the more sour cream, the better! Just imagine soaking your piece of dough in the fresh sour cream combined with the caramelised jam... Mmmm...' #delicious P.S. Would you like to try a traditional dessert? https://bit.ly/3ayF2Bw

Cioplea

Though Cioplea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Predeal Ski Resort and Predeal Ski Area.

Cioplea
Hotel Rina Cerbul

Hotel Rina Cerbul

2 out of 5
Bd. Carol I, nr. 19 Sinaia
Stay at this hotel in Sinaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dimitrie Ghica Park and Sinaia Monastery are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (106 reviews)
Very rustic . And in the same time very cozy. Very friendly staff. Close to everything. In a word: a gem .

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

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Hotel Rina Cerbul
Hotel Sinaia

Hotel Sinaia

4 out of 5
Bulevardul Carol I no 8 Sinaia
Stay at this spa hotel in Sinaia. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (308 reviews)
Spotless room, friendly staff,great location

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Hotel Sinaia
Hotel Orizont

Hotel Orizont

4 out of 5
Str. 3 Brazi nr. 6 Predeal
The price is AU$136 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$136
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Predeal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Predeal Ski Resort and Predeal Ski Area are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
Everything was great but the hot tub was not hot, it was cold and the staff was dismissive

Reviewed on 27 July 2025

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Marble Villa: Luxury Estate - central but intimate

Marble Villa: Luxury Estate - central but intimate

Sinaia PH
Stay at this villa in Sinaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Sinaia - Cota 1400 and Dimitrie Ghica Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Sinaia is a beautiful town, with loads to do and a great atmosphere and very nice restaurants. The mountains are amazing and great for walking, the castles are great as was the casino in the park. Our host and accommodation was excellent and would not hesitate to visit/stay again.

Reviewed on 17 July 2025

Marble Villa: Luxury Estate - central but intimate
Mountain Family Chalet

Mountain Family Chalet

Comarnic PH
Stay at this family-friendly chalet in Comarnic. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
Mountain Family Chalet
Maria Sinaia Apartment Murray Hill

Maria Sinaia Apartment Murray Hill

Sinaia PH
Stay at this apartment in Sinaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sinaia - Cota 1400 and Dimitrie Ghica Park are ...
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Popular places to visit

Peles Castle showing a castle, heritage architecture and a park

Peleș Castle

5/5(1 review)

Tour this enchanting neo-Renaissance castle to see one of Romania’s grandest royal residences, complete with European architecture, armor exhibits and striking imperial relics.

Peleș Castle
Sinaia Monastery featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Sinaia Monastery

Tour a centuries-old monastery for its beautiful churches, stunning examples of religious art and the tomb of a former prime minister.

Sinaia Monastery
Best place in Busteni!

Cantacuzino Castle

Learn about the local history of Busteni with a stop at Cantacuzino Castle. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Cantacuzino Castle

Predeal Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Predeal with a visit to Predeal Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Predeal Ski Resort

Cota 1400 - Cota 2000

You can take time to visit Cota 1400 - Cota 2000 during your travels to Sinaia. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Cota 1400 - Cota 2000

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

Cities near Prahova Valley

Brasov which includes an administrative building, a fountain and a city

Brasov

Predeal, Romania 1974 #interrail

Predeal

A cozy place to relax in the middle of the nature.

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