Târgu Mureș Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Târgu Mureș
Tirgu Mures featuring a park

Once part of the Kingdom of Hungary, this bustling city offers an intriguing mix of Romanian and Hungarian culture. 

Târgu Mures is nicknamed the “city of roses” because of its many flower-filled gardens. Given its population by nearly as many Hungarians as Romanians, you’re likely to hear both languages spoken on the streets. Find most of the city’s attractions around its central square, Piaţa Trandafirilor. Dine at charming street-side cafés, wander along paths lined with colourful art nouveau buildings and discover a rich history stretching back to the Neolithic Age.

Don’t miss the splendid Cultural Palace, with its striking architectural blend of Viennese Secessionism and local folk art. Venture inside to the city’s Art Museum, which features Hungarian Revival works from the late 1800s and 1900s. The neighboring Prefecture Building features a 192-foot (58-metre) spire that once served as a watchtower over the town.

Head a few blocks northeast of the Cultural Palace to see the Ethnographic Museum, housed inside the lovely Baroque Toldalagi Palace, which dates back to 1762. Inside are displays of traditional costumes, crafts and everyday items, many of which are labeled with informative English-language descriptions.

The neo-Byzantine Orthodox Cathedral reflects some of the tensions that have existed between the city’s Romanian and Hungarian populations over the years. Step inside and look for a controversial mural depicting Jesus as a Romanian peasant being whipped by nobles dressed in traditional Hungarian clothing.

Stop at the Teleki Library, which was founded in the late 18th century by the chancellor of Transylvania, Count Samuel Teleki. The library has more than 250,000 rare books, including a number of first editions and important manuscripts documenting Transylvanian history and science. Highlights include first translations of the Bible into both Romanian and Hungarian, as well as several works by French enlightenment philosophers.

Târgu Mures Airport is 9 miles (14 kilometres) southwest of the city centre, with a shuttle bus running regularly into town. The city is also well connected to Braşov, Sighişoara and Bucharest by bus. Enjoy this lively town’s cultural attractions and its interesting combination of cultures.

Continental Forum Tirgu Mures
Continental Forum Tirgu Mures
4 out of 5
Piata Teatrului 5-6, Targu Mures
The price is £47 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£47
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Târgu Mureș. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Orthodox Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"Never dissapoints"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Continental Forum Tirgu Mures
Hampton by Hilton Targu Mures
Hampton by Hilton Targu Mures
3 out of 5
Fabrica de Zahar street,, Targu Mures
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £61 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£61
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Târgu Mureș. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Memorial to Victims ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Staff members are very friendly, welcoming, great breakfast food choices with multiple healthy food options and clean facility. highly recommend"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Hampton by Hilton Targu Mures
Hotel Agora
Hotel Agora
3.5 out of 5
4 Strada Regele Ferdinand, Targu Mures, MS
The price is £49 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£49
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Târgu Mureș. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Teleki Library/Bolyai ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Really nice, clean and fresh hotel."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Hotel Agora
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.
Apartament cu doua camere - Cartier Rezidential la 10 minute de centrul orasului
Apartament cu doua camere - Cartier Rezidential la 10 minute de centrul orasului
Târgu Mure?
Stay at this apartment in Târgu Mureș. Popular attractions Memorial to Victims of the 1989 Revolution and Greco-Catholic Cathedral are located nearby.
Apartament cu doua camere - Cartier Rezidential la 10 minute de centrul orasului
Apartment Karin
Apartment Karin
Targu Mures, Mures
Stay at this holiday home in Târgu Mureș. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Târgu Mureș City Museum and Târgu Mureș Citadel are located nearby.
Fun
"was better than expected"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2023

Apartment Karin
Your Home Away from Home in Târgu Mureș
Your Home Away from Home in Târgu Mureș
Târgu Mure?
Stay at this apartment in Târgu Mureș. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Teleki Library/Bolyai Museum and Roman Catholic Church are located ...
Kühle Wohnung an heißen Sommertagen
"sehr freundlicher Gastgeber - Check-In um Mitternacht - kein Problem - Fragen sofort geantwortet. Wohnung sehr kühl auch bei 40°C Autssentemperatur täglicher Markt direkt daneben - immer frisches Obst und Gemüse - Geschäft und Restaurant auch. Parkplätze direkt daneben sind selten - aber es geht. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024

Your Home Away from Home in Târgu Mureș
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A small town, nice place to kill time but nothing hugely interesting to do.