Sibiu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sibiu

With a population of 151,894, Sibiu is the largest city in Sibiu, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sibiu has to offer.

When to visit Sibiu

Sibiu in February
Estimated hotel price
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sibiu in February
Estimated hotel price
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sibiu in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sibiu, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Sibiu

Plane

When flying to Sibiu, you’ll arrive at Sibiu (SBZ), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sibiu from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 15m.

Train

The train station in Sibiu is called Sibiu Autogara Q7, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sibiu is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 216 km from Sibiu. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Klass Wagen, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sibiu, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Vienna, the bus ride to Sibiu takes 1135 km and will cost you around €86. From Munich, the ticket costs about €99 for a journey of 1794 km. The most popular bus station is Sibiu Strada Autogării, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Sibiu. Sibiu Sibiu is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Sibiu, you’ll arrive at Sibiu (SBZ), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sibiu from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 15m.

Train

The train station in Sibiu is called Sibiu Autogara Q7, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sibiu is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 216 km from Sibiu. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Klass Wagen, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sibiu, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Vienna, the bus ride to Sibiu takes 1135 km and will cost you around €86. From Munich, the ticket costs about €99 for a journey of 1794 km. The most popular bus station is Sibiu Strada Autogării, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Sibiu. Sibiu Sibiu is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sibiu

Airlines serving Sibiu

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (327 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (135 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
TAROM
Good (41 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (220 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (39 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (755 reviews)
Wizz Air UK
Okay (99 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sibiu

Average rates range from around €51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €80 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Anda Residence and B13 Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sibiu

Most booked hotels in Sibiu

Golden Tulip Ana Tower Sibiu
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€68+
Continental Forum Sibiu
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€75+
Hotel Imparatul Romanilor
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€66+
Ramada by Wyndham Sibiu
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€65+

Hiring a car in Sibiu

Hiring a car in Sibiu costs €9 per day, on average, or €26 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay €1.48 per litre in Sibiu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €17.75 and €23.66.

Hiring a car in Sibiu costs €9 per day, on average, or €26 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay €1.48 per litre in Sibiu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €17.75 and €23.66.