Though Bucharest, the capital city of Romania might sounds plain and dull for me, but somehow there are other cities in Romania that are really worth for visit and discover. It's funny how two days in Bucharest was pretty long for me but then, a week in Romania may seem too short and inadequate on the other hand. I should plan my trip wisely next time.
On my last day in Bucharest, I woke up super early in order to catch the local bus to Gara De Nord (known as Northern Train Station in Bucharest). This time I just bought a single-trip ticket costs 2.6 lei, instead of the day-pass of 8 lei. From where I stayed, the bus heading to Gara De Nord is #85 and #123 and the ride takes approximately 20 minutes.
#1: Gara De Nord (known as Northern Train Station in Bucharest)
TAKING TRAIN TO BRASOV
Taking trains are the ideal way of reaching cities in western and central Romania such as Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu and more. And when comes to taking train, it's always what I love to do, especially when travel in Europe - convenient, comfortable and faster than taking buses.
#2: Travelling within the regional of Romania by taking train
The first city out of Bucharest I'm heading to is Brasov, a city in the Transylvania region of Romania. Does Transylvania sounds familiar to you? If you have ever watched Hotel Transylvania, a computer-animated 3D comedy film by Adam Sandler and Selena Gomez, then probably the name of this place would not be a stranger to you. Unfortunately I couldn't find Hotel Transylvania when I was there. Guess after all, it's not real. It's just a fiction.
Now back to my Brasov train trip. As usual, the "kiasu" in me I went and bought the train ticket one day in advance. Alternatively, you can book the domestic train tickets via online at the Romanian Railways website (here). However, I was having issue of buying online and therefore, my last resort was to go to the train station and immediately purchased from the station ticket window. Actually from Bucharest, there are 18 trains daily to Brasov and you don't have to worry if you couldn't catch the earliest train. As for the train fare, I bought at the price of 49 lei (approx. to RM50).
ARRIVING IN BRASOV
#3: After 3 hours of train ride, here I am arriving in Brasov.
#4: From Brasov Train Station, continue by taking bus line 4 heading to the Centre (Livada Poştei) as this is where the Old Town situated.
#5: This is where the bus stop in Livada Livada Poştei
#5: This is where the bus stop in Livada Livada Poştei
I'm so in love with this charming and colourful little Old Town of Brasov. I told myself, "Now you're making a wise choice for choosing to stay here at least for 3 nights cause this place is so serene, peaceful and calm." This is where the real historic and architecture beauty of Brasov lies within the old town.
#6: Brasov Huge Sign on Tampa Mountain
#7: If you look closely, there's a Starbucks Coffee on the right side.
#9: Colourful buildings lined along the street of Brasov Old Town
#10: Plenty of restaurants, cafes, shops, and convenience stores within the old town
#11: Within 3 days only, I already had two gelatos. #ohmydiet #ohmycalories
#12: 3-night stays in this hostel - One of the best hostels I have ever stayed throughout my solo trip
JugendStube Hostel Brasov
Date Stayed: 9 April - 12 April 2019 (3 nights)
Room Rate: 200 leu for total of three nights of a bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room with private bathroom and free breakfast provided.
The buildings at the old town are so colourful. Ooh. Gelato!! I want one now. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I heard of Brasov and it's my type of places to visit. Old streets and historical architectures are a must for me.
ReplyDeleteI am curious what made you rank that hostel as the best you have stayed throughout your solo trips.