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Alba Iulia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alba Iulia

With a population of 66.085, Alba Iulia is the largest city in Alba, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alba Iulia to see all of its attractions.

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Activities & attractions in Alba Iulia

History, museal visit, museum pedagogy
Museums•Historical

When to visit Alba Iulia

Alba Iulia in April
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alba Iulia in April
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alba Iulia

Plane

Although Alba Iulia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sibiu (SBZ), which is located 50 km from Alba Iulia. The shortest flight to Alba Iulia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Alba Iulia is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 268 km from Alba Iulia. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Pricecarz, among others, in Bucharest.

Plane

Although Alba Iulia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sibiu (SBZ), which is located 50 km from Alba Iulia. The shortest flight to Alba Iulia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Alba Iulia is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 268 km from Alba Iulia. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Pricecarz, among others, in Bucharest.

Airports near Alba Iulia

CLJCluj Napoca
GHVBrașov-Ghimbav Intl
SBZSibiu

Airlines serving Alba Iulia

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,510 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,093 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,112 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,221 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (210 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (252 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (242 reviews)
EL AL
Good (590 reviews)
TAROM
Good (75 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (395 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alba Iulia

Average rates range from around £50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £83 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alba Iulia

Most booked hotels in Alba Iulia

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Hotel Transilvania
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hotel Astoria
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Hotel Cetate
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£25+
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Hiring a car in Alba Iulia

Expect to pay £1.28 per litre in Alba Iulia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.34 and £20.45.

Expect to pay £1.28 per litre in Alba Iulia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.34 and £20.45.

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