Title: Banat Travel Guide: Best of Banat, Romania Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Banat](https://expedia.co.uk/Banat-Hotels.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Banat](https://expedia.co.uk/Banat-Holiday-Rentals.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Banat](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Banat.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Banat](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Banat.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Banat Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Banat.d3000655366.Car-Hire-Guide)[Banat Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Banat.d3000655366.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Banat Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Timisoara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/129000/129823-Timisoara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Timisoara which includes outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/129000/129820-Timisoara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Timisoara showing outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/129000/129821-Timisoara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Timisoara featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/129000/129809-Timisoara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Timisoara which includes heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/129000/129830-Timisoara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Banat Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Banat ![Romanian Orthodox Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/130000/130190-Romanian-Orthodox-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old City 4/5(6 area reviews) Old City is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Huniade Castle and Victory Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timisoara-Old-City.dx553248633981728111) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5d5fffdaeb270c61ecf8717c0bd56786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Calea Sever Bocu If you're spending some time in Calea Sever Bocu, Iulius Mall and Banat Village Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timisoara-Calea-Sever-Bocu.dx553248635976398050) - Top hotels in Banat - Top Holiday Rentals in Banat ![Hotel Timisoara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133600/1133518/c04e02f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Timisoara Str Marasesti nr 1-3 Timisoara £76 26 Dec - 27 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (636 reviews) Excellent room, quiet, and very clean Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=27%2F12%2F2025&selected=1133518&PinnedHotelID=1133518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655366) ![North Star Continental Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/994800/994780/c916a0b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Star Continental Resort B-dul Revolutiei 1989, Nr. 5 Timisoara £63 9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bastionul Theresia and Old Prefecture Palace ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (309 reviews) This is located central in Timisoara and there is great dining and sightseeing nearby. Some shopping also available. Great public transportation available, also a public park adjacent to the property. Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026&selected=994780&PinnedHotelID=994780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655366) ![ibis Timisoara City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60340000/60335700/60335613/774eaa31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Timisoara City Center Calea Circumvalatiunii 8 10A Timisoara £46 10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (83 reviews) Excellent hotel. Very close to City Center. Exceptional attentive staff. Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026&selected=60335613&PinnedHotelID=60335613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655366) [See all 386 properties in Banat](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=27%2F12%2F2025®ionId=3000655366) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Fanea Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103910000/103908500/103908407/11e770be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fanea Residence 23 Strada Gheorghe Pop De Basesti Timisoara TM Stay at this aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Romulus & Remus Column and Victory Square are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (9 reviews) The room was pretty good . The location is not that close to the city center and the neighbourhood close to the train station is not the most beautiful, but the residence was quite nice. The only issue and I think was not exactly their fault is that one of the beds smelled really bad ( humid smell, ... Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timisoara-Hotels-Fanea-Residence.h103908407.Hotel-Information) ![Timisoara Prime Residence | powered by NEO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84110000/84104900/84104858/9d2c3f0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Timisoara Prime Residence | powered by NEO Str. Prof. Dr. Valeriu Alaci Timisoara TM Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iulius Mall and Permanent ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews) Decent stay with some small issu The apartment was clean and in a convenient location, but a few details could be improved. The space felt a little clinical and there was no guide for how to use the appliances or what amenities were included. Some small maintenance issues (curtains coming loose in the bedroom, a light fitting not ... Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timisoara-Hotels-Prime-Residence-Timisoara-TPR.h84104858.Hotel-Information) ![Visaj Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36910000/36905300/36905241/f90afacb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Visaj Residence Strada Apicultorilor Timisoara TM Stay at this apartment in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and memory foam beds. Popular attractions Red Motor and Dan Paltinisanu Stadium are located ... Acceptable accommodation with some flaws This is a great concept but not a great execution. New building but the furnishings are low cost. Very squeaky bedframe, dirty sofa in the leaving room, sparse bathroom with no shower curtain, cheap faucets and towels that have seen a better life. All white floors are beautiful but you can see all ... Reviewed on 30 Dec 2019 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timisoara-Hotels-Visaj-Residence.h36905241.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Banat](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000655366&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Victory-Square-Old-City.d6119138.Attraction) ![Romanian Orthodox Cathedral showing heritage architecture, interior views and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/130000/130196-Romanian-Orthodox-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Romanian Orthodox Cathedral Admire the mosaic roofs, multi-faceted architecture and religious paintings of this towering cathedral, which has become an iconic sight of Timisoara. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Romanian-Orthodox-Cathedral-Old-City.d6119126.Attraction) ![Piata Uniri](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/130000/130120-Piata-Uniri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piata Uniri Stroll through this plaza, which provides access to the city’s catholic church, the Baroque Palace Art Museum and several architectural landmarks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piata-Uniri-Old-City.d6119130.Attraction) ![Piata Uniri](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/130000/130120-Piata-Uniri.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. George's Cathedral After visiting St. George's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Timisoara. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Georges-Cathedral-Old-City.d6119128.Attraction) ![Piata Traian](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/70dcab69ffaffd8c2752cb5f6f465697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piata Traian Learn about the local history of Timisoara with a stop at Piata Traian. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piata-Traian-Timisoara.d6119140.Attraction) #### Timisoara Opera House You can make plans for a show at Timisoara Opera House during your stay in Timisoara. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timisoara-Opera-House-Old-City.d6119136.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Roman Catholic Church Holy Cross](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4810862/2c32c325-f170-4c04-82f3-70d17fc35500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ecumenical Tour of Timisoara £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ecumenical-tour-of-timisoara.a4810862.activity-details) ![Timisoara: Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48261498/bb1b5b1d-0dfb-490d-9211-cd0cf384dbcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Weekly Guided Walking Tour - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weekly-guided-walking-tour-tuesday.a48261498.activity-details) ![Timisoara Dream Tours: Let's Go Hiking in Retezat Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48355253/736a6534-f931-4f15-9fa9-e9a4d0d7519f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Timisoara Dream Tours: Let's Go Hiking in Retezat Mountains £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/timisoara-dream-tours-lets-go-hiking-in-retezat-mountains.a48355253.activity-details) ![Timisoara: Shared Guided Tour in English](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46045597/b45b2377-f261-4319-a04e-520231fba621.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Weekly Guided Tour in English - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weekly-guided-tour-in-english-tuesday.a46045597.activity-details) ![Timisoara: Classic Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5266994/be19af73-5702-498f-81fb-2b6c7e753647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Timisoara: Classic Walking Tour £31 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/timisoara-classic-walking-tour.a5266994.activity-details) ![Timisoara: Dream Tour in Fabric Neighborhood](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48411849/c284987d-6b39-4da8-8a22-8d7ddabd3213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Timisoara: Dream Tour in Fabric Neighborhood £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/timisoara-dream-tour-in-fabric-neighborhood.a48411849.activity-details) [See all activities in Banat](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Banat.d3000655366.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Banat ![Piata Operei which includes heritage architecture and a fountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/129000/129816-Timisoara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Timisoara ![Szeged](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9c7a431c4d78b2a1c25c380c98da6b85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Szeged ![Resita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/cd544e9bedb24f3b3a19f2bfc70a3073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Resita ![Baile Herculane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/04aaeffeb8c425ae5b4f17e0127be303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Baile Herculane ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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