Timisoara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Piata Operei which includes heritage architecture and a fountain
Romanian Orthodox Cathedral showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and interior views
Timisoara
Romanian Orthodox Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a park
Timisoara showing outdoor art

Explore lofty cathedrals, browse art in Baroque-style buildings and learn about Romania’s Communist history in Timisoara, affectionately known as “little Vienna.”

Enjoy the exquisite aesthetics of Timisoara, a city that effortlessly combines architectural styles from throughout Europe. This eclectic metropolis features spacious plazas, medieval churches, Moorish synagogues and Baroque-style art museums, which have put it in the running to be Europe’s Capital of Culture in 2021.

Rent a bike and explore Timisoara’s downtown, where every street seems to harbour some quirky shop, gorgeous café or architectural gem. Enjoy a coffee at Piata Victoriei (Victory Square)Opens in a new window, a central plaza populated by romantics and pigeons. Admire the striking façades of the Romanian Orthodox CathedralOpens in a new window and the Opera House, which dominate the square.

Head to Union Square to admire the Rococo elements of St. George’s Cathedral, which occasionally hosts organ concerts. This square also has great views of the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral and the Baroque-style Serbian Bishop’s residence. Contrast these European styles with the New Synagogue in Fabric, which has minarets and ochre walls typical of Moorish design.

Enter the Baroque Palace to find the city’s Museum of Art. Browse exhibits of German, Flemish and Italian masters. Afterward, find a quiet moment enjoying the greenery of the Timisoara Botanical Park. The city’s best shopping is found at Iulius Mall and around Victory Square.

Timisoara’s cultural development began in the medieval ages, when it was situated in Hungarian controlled territory. See traditional folk costumes and textiles of the region at the Banat Ethnographic Museum.

In 1989, Timisoara was the site of mass protests against Romanian communism, culminating in the Romanian Revolution. Learn about the events from the audiovisual archives of the 1989 Revolution Museum.

The city is a short train ride from most European capitals. For an informative day of sightseeing, take the free Timisoara tour, operated by the city's main tourism office.

Just on the outskirts of Timisoara is the Banat Village Museum. This open-air museum is a reconstruction of a 19th-century village. Browse its craft fairs, enjoy a folk music performance and take the kids to the nearby zoo.

Where to stay in Timisoara

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Old City

4/5(6 area reviews)

Old City is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Victory Square and Timisoara Opera House.

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Calea Sever Bocu

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

Calea Sever Bocu
Hotel Timisoara
Hotel Timisoara
4 out of 5
Str Marasesti nr 1-3, Timisoara
The price is £86 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£86
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (593 reviews)
"Awesome hotel and very nice staff"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hotel Timisoara
North Star Continental Resort
North Star Continental Resort
4 out of 5
B-dul Revolutiei 1989, Nr. 5, Timisoara
The price is £61 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£61
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bastionul Theresia and Old Prefecture ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (292 reviews)
"wish I knew to proceed to other barrier for parking, as the main area was blocked by traffic"

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2024

North Star Continental Resort
ibis Timisoara City Center
ibis Timisoara City Center
3 out of 5
Calea Circumvalatiunii 8 10A, Timisoara
The price is £49 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£49
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (69 reviews)
"Great property close to everything"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

ibis Timisoara City Center
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
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 Tőkés Reformed Church and Romanian Orthodox Cathedral ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 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

Fanea Residence
Prime Residence Timișoara - TPR
Prime Residence Timișoara - TPR
4 out of 5
Str. Prof. Dr. Valeriu Alaci, Timisoara, TM
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iulius Mall and Permanent ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"I had a really good experience and i would recommend this place, for sure."

Reviewed on 27 Sep 2024

Prime Residence Timișoara - TPR
VISAJ Nova
VISAJ Nova
3 out of 5
Strada Grigore Alexandrescu, 1, Timisoara, Timis
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Timisoara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Iulius Mall and Great Synagogue are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Very clean place ."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

VISAJ Nova
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.

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Great town.

5/5 - Excellent

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Timisoara is a great little city to viisit and easy to walk around. Loads of great cafes and restaurants and plenty of places to visit including the substantial Iulius Mall

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