by Lonely Planet author Leif Pettersen

Brasov

Accommodations in Brasov Transylvania

The is Transylvania ground-zero and arguably the best base of operations for regional tours. The city itself is a Saxon town of the first order, complete with medieval walls, crumbling cobble stone streets baroque facades and churches, including the whopper Black Church. Walking around town is a pleasure. The downside is that it suffers from the usual tourism saturation problems; over-priced everything, pickpockets and shysters.

The surrounding hills also provide lovely ambiance, if you can overlook the giant 'Brasov' sign mounted and lit at night, Hollywood-like. If you can duck the tourist fluff, there are several decent restaurants here, including my personal favorite 'Bella Musica' across the street and several steps down the street from the Black Church at Str George Baritu 2.
You should shop around for the best deal, but there are numerous day-trips being hawked by virtually everyone in town. Don't be tempted to buy the first tour you see, no matter how genuine the tout may be, as some pensions and hostels still fall victim to the temptation to gouge un-savvy recent arrivals. Tours includes package trips to the castles at Râznov and Bran and wine tours in Prahova Valley.

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