Town in Mures County, Romania
Sighișoara
A compact, inhabited medieval citadel and UNESCO site: ideal for one or two nights, a stop between Brașov, Sibiu and Cluj. Cobbled hills, heavy summer day-tripper crowds and little to do after dark.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$949–1,370Comfortable, one person · lei4,500–6,500Details
- Value for money90/100Better value than 89% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, SepWarmest: Aug, 28°CDetails
- Internet276 MbpsFixed broadband, Romania medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTreated and safe, though old citadel plumbing varies; bottled water is cheap if you prefer it.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$32–63Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundCFR trainsVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashMost cafés and restaurants take cards, but small guesthouses, souvenir stalls and parking machines often want lei.Details
Where to stay in Sighișoara
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Citadel (Cetatea) | Atmospheric stays inside the walls; steep cobbles, no cars |
| Lower Town (Orașul de Jos) | Cheaper guesthouses, supermarkets, close to the train station |
Apps that work in Sighișoara
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- CFR Călători: Train timetables and tickets
- Taxis: No reliable ride-hailing app here; the citadel is car-free and walkable. Order a taxi by phone through your guesthouse.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Romania.
- Mixed: cards and cash Most cafés and restaurants take cards, but small guesthouses, souvenir stalls and parking machines often want lei.
- Currency: Leu (RON). US$1 ≈ lei4.74 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Use bank ATMs (BT, BCR, BRD, ING) rather than Euronet machines, and always decline the ATM's currency conversion.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants, left in cash or added on the card terminal. Round up taxis; not expected at counters.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted almost everywhere; Revolut is widely used locally.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Full Schengen member since January 2025: days here count toward the shared Schengen 90-in-180 limit.
- The EU Entry/Exit System takes fingerprints and a photo at your first Schengen entry; allow extra time at borders.
- ETIAS online authorisation (€20) for visa-exempt visitors is due to start in late 2026; check before you fly.
Emergency numbers
All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs from Orange, Vodafone or Digi shops and kiosks are cheap and include large data allowances. EU SIMs roam free here. eSIMs work for visitors.
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