by Lonely Planet author Leif Pettersen

Bicaz and Durau Hotels/Hostels

Bicaz Gorges and Lacu Rosu

Durau has innumerable accommodations choices up and down the mountain, from hotels to pensiunes lining the main road.

You can pitch a tent for free outside Cabana Bicaz Baraj (430m) at the foot of the dam wall. The cabana has no rooms but serves snacks in its small cafe. Cabana Izvorul Muntelui (797m) has a few basic rooms. Cabana Paulo, the first cabana you pass on the main road to Durau, has 16 places in a wooden, chalet-style house. Cabanas in the area generally charge under 10 euros per person.

Durau Monastery
Tel. +40 (0) 233 256 583
www.ccpdurau.go.ro
10 euros per person
The nuns still take in staggering hikers in the church's quiet villas or the nearby Pilgrim House. Rooms are basic, but clean. There's no English here (and seemingly no one checking their email, so don't bother).

Pensiune Igor Ghinculov
Tel. +40 (0) 233 256 503
Singles 10 euros
Doubles 20 euros
Roughly 50m beyond Cabana Paulo, this friendly home has five double rooms with shared bathroom. Igor is talking retirement in the coming years, so be aware of a possible name change (or closure).

Hotel Bistrita
Tel. +40 (0) 233 256 578
Singles 16 euros
Doubles 20 euros
This 40-room hotel/restaurant sits on the first plateau of the mountain. It supposed to be completely renovated in time for the 2007 season.

Motel Gara
Tel. +40 (0) 233 253 382
Str Republicii 8
Singles 18 euros
Doubles 18.50euros
Right beside the train station in Bicaz. They just completed a new, modern wing of rooms. Breakfast not included, but there’s an on-site restaurant.

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