Spring City Breaks in Romania’s Most Blooming Destinations

There is a growing demand for city breaks in Romania. Cluj Napoca, Timisoara, Bucharest, Sibiu, Iasi, but also other cities in Romania are preferred by Romanians looking for city breaks in the country. And why not, Romania can become a viable city break destinations also for more and more foreign tourists. Travel platform Travelminit provides some insights and offers.

What Are the Top City Break Destinations in Romania?

1. Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden, Cluj-Napoca
   Cluj-Napoca is one of the most popular urban spring destinations, mainly due to the “Alexandru Borza” Botanical Garden, home to over 10,000 plant species across 14 hectares. Visitors can explore exotic greenhouses, a Japanese garden, a Roman garden, carnivorous plants, and centuries-old trees. For April, there are various accommodations in the city, with prices ranging from 180 to 750 RON per night. Three-star hotels average 300–400 RON, four-star hotels reach 550–600 RON, while guesthouses and apartments start at 180 RON per night.

2. Nicolae Romanescu Park & Alexandru Buia Botanical Garden, Craiova
   One of Europe’s largest urban parks, Nicolae Romanescu Park in Craiova impresses with its vast area, picturesque lakes, suspension bridge, zoo, and surrounding forest. Nearby, the “Alexandru Buia” Botanical Garden features over 1,700 plant species, making it a favorite spot for students and tourists in warm seasons. For April 2025 weekends, accommodations offers are ranging from 180 to 600 RON per night. Three-star hotels average 280–400 RON, while four-star hotels reach 550–600 RON per night.

3. ASTRA Museum, Dumbrava Sibiului, Sibiu
   The ASTRA Museum is more than a museum—it’s an open-air journey through Romanian traditional culture, featuring houses, workshops, forests, and lakes in a stunning natural setting that also functions as a dendrological park. For the April 11–13, 2025 weekend, accommodation options in Sibiu, have prices between 170 and 800 RON per night. Three-star hotels average 280–450 RON, while four-star hotels reach 650–800 RON per night, offering modern facilities and breakfast included.

4. Herastrau Park & Japanese Garden, Bucharest
   Herastrau Park (now King Michael I Park) is the largest park in Bucharest and a landmark for spring walks, especially due to its Japanese Garden, where cherry blossoms in April attract thousands of visitors. Nearby, the “Dimitrie Brandza” Botanical Garden complements the scenery with rare plants, historic greenhouses, and themed alleys. For April 2025 weekends, accommodations offers in Bucharest are ranging from 180 to 900 RON per night. Three-star hotels average 300–400 RON, while four-star hotels reach 550–600 RON per night.

5. Giardini di Zoe, Banpotoc, Hunedoara
   Hidden in the village of Banpotoc, Hunedoara County, Giardini di Zoe is an Italian-style paradise created by Giovanni Salvatelli for his granddaughter Zoe. Here, spring bursts into colors, scents, and symmetrical landscapes with elegant alleys, fountains, and romantic sculptures. For April 2025 weekends, accommodations in the area have costs from 180 to 800 RON per night, averaging 350–400 RON per night.

6. Blooms Experience, Pitesti
   Blooms Experience, located in Patroaia Deal village, Dambovita County, is one of the most photographed spring gardens in Romania, featuring thousands of tulips and hyacinths arranged in creative shapes, colorful gates, and themed corners perfect for families and nature lovers. Accommodations in the area have prices ranging from 200 to 600 RON per night, averaging around 350 RON per night.

7. Anastasie Fatu Botanical Garden, Iasi
   Founded in 1856, Iasi’s “Anastasie Fatu” Botanical Garden is Romania’s oldest, covering 80 hectares with themed alleys and thousands of plant species—from mountain and exotic flora to rarities like the “mountain rose.” It’s the perfect place for a peaceful spring walk, away from urban hustle. For April 2025, accommodation options in Iasi are ranging from 150 to 900 RON per night. Three-star hotels average 310 RON per night, while four-star hotels reach 550–600 RON. Guesthouses, a budget-friendly option, start at 180 RON, averaging 250 RON per night.

8. Vasile Fati Botanical Garden, Jibou
   Tucked within the Wesselényi Castle grounds, Jibou’s “Vasile Fati” Botanical Garden is one of Romania’s most spectacular yet lesser-known botanical gardens. Featuring modern greenhouses, tropical plants, a dendrological park, and even an aquarium, it offers a unique blend of science and nature. For April weekends, accommodation options can be in Jibou and its surroundings, suitable for couples, families, or groups. The most affordable choices are guesthouses and vacation homes in Babeni, Valeni, Moigrad, or Zalau, with prices ranging from 200 to 400 RON per night, averaging 280 RON per night.

9. Rose Alley, Timisoara
   In spring, Timisoara transforms into a floral wonderland, with Rose Alley and Japanese cherry trees along the Bega River attracting visitors eager for walks and photography. Known as the “Tunnel of Love,” the alley behind the Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the most sought-after spots for a blooming city break. For the April 11–13, 2025 weekend, there are offers over 180 accommodation options in Timisoara, ranging from 200 to 800 RON per night. Three-star hotels average 320–400 RON per night, while four-star hotels reach 600–700 RON. Apartments and guesthouses start at 200 RON per night, ideal for those seeking a more intimate atmosphere.