Old City Travel Guide
Timisoara





Popular places to visit

Victory Square
Nestled between the striking façades of Timisoara’s opera house and main cathedral, this historic square is a popular haunt for coffee lovers and romantics.

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.

Piata Uniri
Stroll through this plaza, which provides access to the city’s catholic church, the Baroque Palace Art Museum and several architectural landmarks.

St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue
Learn about the local history of Timisoara with a stop at St John of Nepomuk & Virgin Mary Statue. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Roses Park
Explore the great outdoors at Roses Park, a lovely green space in Timisoara. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Things to do

Weekly Guided Walking Tour - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

Timisoara Dream Tours: Let's Go Hiking in Retezat Mountains
Top hotels in Old City

Hotel Timisoara
- location: very good - staff: well trained with exception of leisure/gym. Lady there very unwelcoming - i would say rude when asked to help manage temperature in the small gym which was hot - cleaning: bathroom could use a refresh and room not done one of the days
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

North Star Continental Resort
Friendly staf
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Opera Hotel
The staff was very helpful with getting around a new town
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Old Town Hotel

Joy City Stay Unirii 10 2

VISAJ Downtown
Other neighbourhoods around Old City

Calea Sever Bocu
If you're spending some time in Calea Sever Bocu, Iulius Mall and Banat Village Museum are top sights worth seeing.




