Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Victory Square
Nestled between the striking façades of Timisoara’s opera house and main cathedral, this historic square is a popular haunt for coffee lovers and romantics.
Piata Uniri
Stroll through this plaza, which provides access to the city’s catholic church, the Baroque Palace Art Museum and several architectural landmarks.
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.
St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue
Learn about the local history of Timisoara with a stop at St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Timisoara Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Timisoara Opera House during your stay in Timisoara. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Weekly Guided Walking Tour - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Timisoara: Oradea City Tour and Trip to Apuseni Caves
Timisoara Dream Tours: Let's Go Hiking in Retezat Mountains
Our pick of the best Old City Hotel Deals
Hotel Timisoara
"Good hotel, great location and safe parking. Staff is very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
North Star Continental Resort
"Amazing hotel, well located in the heart of the city and in front of a convenient parking lot. Hotel is old, but well maintained even in the old rooms everything works, it is clean and bed is comfortable. Breakfast is rich and full of options. Only small remark from my side is the water pressure ..."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Opera Hotel
"The staff at Opera were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Especially Mihiala( Miki),who was especially kind and considerate. Thank you to Sasha at the front desk for accommodating our request. We found the food delicious and the breakfast wonderful. It was in a central location in Timisoara and ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Old Town Hotel
"Great location and nice room but the receptions was rude and didn’t even believe that I had a reservation at the hotel."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
ApartHotel No6
"Excellent locations and the apartment was clean, spacious and comfortable! Will definitely book again!"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Joy City Stay Unirii 10 2
Our guide on where to stay in Old City
Calea Sever Bocu
If you're spending some time in Calea Sever Bocu, Banat Village Museum and Iulius Mall are top sights worth seeing.
