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Alba Iulia travel guide

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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 October
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alba Iulia in October
Estimated hotel price
£21
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 31 miles 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 166 miles from Alba Iulia. You’ll find branches of Direct Rent and Wheego, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Alba Iulia. From Vienna, the bus ride to Alba Iulia takes 750 miles and will cost you around £64. From Salzburg, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 1025 miles.

Plane

Although Alba Iulia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sibiu (SBZ), which is located 31 miles 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 166 miles from Alba Iulia. You’ll find branches of Direct Rent and Wheego, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Alba Iulia. From Vienna, the bus ride to Alba Iulia takes 750 miles and will cost you around £64. From Salzburg, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 1025 miles.

Airports near Alba Iulia

CLJCluj Napoca
GHVBrașov-Ghimbav Intl
SBZSibiu

Airlines serving Alba Iulia

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
EL AL
Good (531 reviews)
TAROM
Good (71 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,051 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alba Iulia

Average rates range from around £41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 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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Allegria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hotel Astoria
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Studio Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£27+
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Hotel Transilvania
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hotel Cetate
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£44+
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Hiring a car in Alba Iulia

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.88 and £18.50.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.88 and £18.50.

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