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Cluj-Napoca
Cluj's historic centre, between Piața Unirii and Piața Avram Iancu: St Michael's Church, the Bánffy Palace, the Ethnographic Museum, the National Theatre and the old town walls; from 20 November 2026 to 1 January 2027, the Christmas market fills Piața Unirii.
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What to see in Cluj-Napoca
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Square and Gothic churchPiața Unirii și Biserica Sfântul Mihail
Cluj's main square (Főtér in Hungarian), with the Roman Catholic Church of St Michael and the equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus. From 20 November 2026 to 1 January 2027 it hosts the Christmas market.
Piața Unirii, centrul orașului
2Baroque palace and art museumPalatul Bánffy – Muzeul de Artă
The most important Baroque palace in Cluj, built between 1774 and 1785 for Count György Bánffy and now home to the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
Piața Unirii, latura de est
3Ethnographic museumMuzeul Etnografic al Transilvaniei (Palatul Reduta)
The ethnographic museum of Transylvania, in the Redoute Palace, with the permanent exhibition 'Folk Culture in Transylvania, 18th–20th Centuries'.
Strada Memorandumului, la 250 m de Piața Unirii
4Square and historic theatrePiața Avram Iancu și Teatrul Național
The largest square in the centre, with the 1906 building of the National Theatre and the Romanian National Opera and the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral.
Piața Avram Iancu și Piața Ștefan cel Mare, la 600 m est de Piața Unirii
5Gothic church and medieval bastionBiserica Reformată și Bastionul Croitorilor
Gothic church begun in 1487 with the support of King Matthias Corvinus, 120 m from the Tailors' Bastion, the only fully preserved bastion of the walls of medieval Cluj.
Strada Mihail Kogălniceanu și strada Baba Novac, la 500 m de Piața Unirii
Where to eat in Cluj-Napoca
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Asian street food
Yuso Yum
A small Asian street-food restaurant on the south-east corner of Piața Unirii, with ramen, Japanese sandwiches (sando), fried snacks and rice bowls.
Centru, colțul de sud-est al Pieței Unirii, lângă Primăria Veche - 2Traditional restaurant
Roata
Restaurant serving Romanian and Transylvanian food on a quiet street between Piața Unirii and the Central Park, with traditional décor and a terrace.
Centru, strada Alexandru Ciurea, la 450 m de Piața Unirii - 3Italian pasta bar
Tortelli Pasta Bar
Pasta bar opened in 2017, with an open kitchen where the pasta is made by hand every day.
Centru, strada Virgil Fulicea, la 250 m de Piața Unirii - 4Transylvanian bistro
Zama
Bistro serving reinterpreted Romanian and Transylvanian food on Napoca Street, one of the streets with the most restaurants in the centre.
Centru, strada Napoca, la 250 m de Piața Unirii - 5Specialty coffee shop
Olivo Coffee Culture – Piața Muzeului
The Piața Muzeului café of Cluj roaster Olivo, with brunch, coffee roasted in Cluj and a terrace on the square.
Piața Muzeului, la 300 m de Piața Unirii
Where to stay in Cluj-Napoca
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Boutique suites hotel
Siesta Boutique Smart Suites
Boutique hotel with spacious suites on Gheorghe Șincai Street, 300 m from Piața Unirii, with self check-in and a terrace for guests.
Centru, strada Gheorghe Șincai, la 300 m de Piața Unirii - 2Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Cluj-Napoca Downtown
New Marriott hotel on Avram Iancu Street, with an Italian restaurant, a fitness room and a shared lounge, a few minutes from Piața Unirii.
Centru, strada Avram Iancu, la 400 m de Piața Unirii - 3Boutique hotel
Ferdinand Boutique
Small boutique hotel on Regele Ferdinand Street, between Piața Unirii and Piața Muzeului, with single, double and triple rooms and an apartment with a kitchenette.
Centru, strada Regele Ferdinand, la 250 m de Piața Unirii - 4Guesthouse in a historic house
Guest House 1568
Guesthouse with 11 rooms and 3 apartments in the House of Religious Freedom, the former residence of the Unitarian bishops and one of the oldest houses in Cluj.
Centru, bulevardul 21 Decembrie 1989, la 250 m de Piața Unirii - 5Five-star hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Cluj – City Plaza
Hilton five-star hotel a 10-minute walk from Piața Unirii, with a restaurant, an indoor pool and a sauna on the top floor.
Centru, strada Sindicatelor, aproape de Parcul Central, la 450 m de Piața Unirii
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Cluj-Napoca?
We recommend Piața Unirii și Biserica Sfântul Mihail (square and gothic church, Piața Unirii, centrul orașului): St Michael's is the second-largest church in Transylvania by floor area and won a Europa Nostra award in 2024 for its restoration, and the square holds 4.7 on Google from more than 10,000 reviews. Other picks: Palatul Bánffy – Muzeul de Artă, Muzeul Etnografic al Transilvaniei (Palatul Reduta), Piața Avram Iancu și Teatrul Național and Biserica Reformată și Bastionul Croitorilor.
Where to eat in Cluj-Napoca?
We recommend Yuso Yum (asian street food, Centru, colțul de sud-est al Pieței Unirii, lângă Primăria Veche): It took 1st place for the 'Public Choice Award – Best Opening' at the Romanian Hospitality Awards 2026, and has 4.5 on Google from more than 550 reviews. Other picks: Roata, Tortelli Pasta Bar, Zama and Olivo Coffee Culture – Piața Muzeului.
Where to stay in Cluj-Napoca?
We recommend Siesta Boutique Smart Suites (boutique suites hotel, Centru, strada Gheorghe Șincai, la 300 m de Piața Unirii): It holds 9.5 on Booking from almost 1,000 reviews and 4.8 on Google, and guests praise the large rooms and the quiet nights. Other picks: Courtyard by Marriott Cluj-Napoca Downtown, Ferdinand Boutique, Guest House 1568 and DoubleTree by Hilton Cluj – City Plaza.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.