Bistriţa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bistriţa

With a population of 81,318, Bistriţa is the largest city in Bistriţa-Năsăud, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bistriţa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bistriţa

Bistriţa in October
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bistriţa in October
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bistriţa

Plane

Although Bistriţa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cluj Napoca (CLJ), which is located 45 miles from Bistriţa. The shortest flight to Bistriţa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Bistriţa is to pick up a car hire from Cluj Napoca, which is about 48 miles from Bistriţa. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Klass Wagen, among others, in Cluj Napoca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bistriţa, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Suceava, the bus ride to Bistriţa takes 410 miles and will cost you around £16. From Budapest, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 435 miles.

Plane

Although Bistriţa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cluj Napoca (CLJ), which is located 45 miles from Bistriţa. The shortest flight to Bistriţa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Bistriţa is to pick up a car hire from Cluj Napoca, which is about 48 miles from Bistriţa. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Klass Wagen, among others, in Cluj Napoca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bistriţa, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Suceava, the bus ride to Bistriţa takes 410 miles and will cost you around £16. From Budapest, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 435 miles.

Airports near Bistriţa

Airlines serving Bistriţa

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (326 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (135 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
TAROM
Good (41 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (219 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (38 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (755 reviews)
Wizz Air UK
Okay (99 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bistriţa

Average rates range from around £34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £53 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bistriţa

Most booked hotels in Bistriţa

Hotel Coroana de Aur
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Hotel Bistrita
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Metropolis Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Pensiunea Morariu
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£29+

Hiring a car in Bistriţa

Expect to pay £1.28 per litre in Bistriţa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.28 and £20.37.

Expect to pay £1.28 per litre in Bistriţa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.28 and £20.37.