Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bistriţa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bistriţa

Bistriţa in January
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bistriţa in January
Estimated hotel price
£26
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 73 km from Bistriţa. The shortest flight to Bistriţa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Bistriţa is to pick up a car hire from Cluj Napoca, which is about 78 km from Bistriţa. You’ll find branches of Payless and Direct Rent, among others, in Cluj Napoca.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Bistriţa.

Plane

Although Bistriţa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cluj Napoca (CLJ), which is located 73 km from Bistriţa. The shortest flight to Bistriţa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Bistriţa is to pick up a car hire from Cluj Napoca, which is about 78 km from Bistriţa. You’ll find branches of Payless and Direct Rent, among others, in Cluj Napoca.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Bistriţa.

Airports near Bistriţa

CLJCluj Napoca
SCVSuceava Salcea
SBZSibiu

Airlines serving Bistriţa

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 Bistriţa

Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £47 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bistriţa

Most booked hotels in Bistriţa

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Hotel Coroana de Aur
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Metropolis Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Pensiunea Morariu
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£32+
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Hiring a car in Bistriţa

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.88 and £18.50.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.88 and £18.50.

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