Cluj-Napoca Travel Forum

I am hoping to go to a concert in Cluj Napoca sometime in 2010. Would it be best to take a train from Budapest to get to Cluj Napoca? And will the border crossing be safe? (I heard rumours that officials take your passport and demand a bribe before handing it back? has this ever happened to anyone?)
Is the train station within walking distance of the city centre? Is the Philharmonic concert hall in the city centre? I intend to stay in a hotel and walk everywhere. Which language other than Romanian would be best understood? English, French or Italian? German?
Thank you for any advice.

I am planning on moving to Cluj in the Spring. My Romanian is limited but I am working on it. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to look for work or volunteer work?

I love Rumanian antique or old fabrics and clothes, as well as the old original objects of the Transilvanian tradition. Are there antique shops or dealers, and flea markets, in Cluj? Thank you for answering my question!

I need to get from Cluj Napoca to Munich in mid July and I'm a budget backpacker. I can't find out if there are any bus routes to Munich from Cluj and I have no idea how much train tickets will cost. All the flights are too expensive.If anyone has any idea about train or bus/coach routes then I'd be sooo grateful. Thanks, tom g

Hello

Does anyone know of an orphanage in Cluj ? We are a group of Wales football supporters and will be drinving through Cluj at the end of the month on our way to Azerbaijan and have some gifts to donate to a local orphange.

Can anyone help locate one in Cluj ?

Thanks
Neil

Hello,
I am going to Cluj Napoca in May, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a reliable, trustworthy car rental company there that I could rent with.

Thank you.

Hi, i'm an italian boy and will be together a my friend in Cluj Napoca 26.11.2008 for football match..CLUJ-ROMA
We will be there onli 1 night so i'd like know a good choice for nightlife after match.....we should like that it's a special night...
Somebody could give me some interesting suggest????
Thanks

We are coming across for 2 nights to watch the champions league next month.
Which are the best restaurants to eat in. Either in town or a short distance outside.Are there any sights worth seeing or trips worth taking?

Hi there fellow VTs,

I'm visiting Krakow, Poland in August (probably for 3 days, 8, 9 and 10) and from there I'd like to go to Cluj. The problem is that I can't seem to find good, solid info about the possibilities of transportation. So, can any of you help me out as you've done so many times in the past?

Many thanks in advance,

Rui

I'm living in Cluj from 3 month's ago and without end. I'm living here for my job. I like Romania and I would like to integrate totally.

I'm looking for somepeople for to walk, to travel, to take a beer, ...

I'm spanish and living alone.

If you like to know me, you can to contact in this email: noodels2002@yahoo.es

Thanks for read this letters.

Llevo trabajando el Cluj unos meses y la verdad es que muchas veces me encuentro solo. Me encantaría contactar con alguien para salir a tomar algo, viajar, hacer excursiones por Rumania o por el extranjero, pasear, ir de compras, ...

Soy español y me gusta esta tierra, estoy aqui por trabajo y quisiera integrarme totalmente.

Me ayudais un poquito ?

Mil gracias. Mi email: noodels2002@yahoo.es

Hello,

I was wondering if it is possible to get directly from Cluj to Chisinau, Moldova by bus or train. If so, can anyone tell me times/prices?

Many thanks!
Joe

My husband and I will be in Cluj Napoca for a couple weeks. We are wondering if there are local tour companies that can arrange a quick 2 day tour to see the Hagia Sophia/Blue Mosque in Turkey? Would we have better luck with locating a tour from another city - such as Bucharest?

Thanks for reading and any help!

Nancy

Hi fellow VT,

I just stumbled on to this site this evening when searching for information on my coming trip to Cluj! What a fantastic site and opportunity with an amazing amount of relevant and interesting information sharing!

Ok, ok - let me get to the point :-)

I am traveling to Cluj on Saturday, Oct. 28th. for business on Mon/Tues and I have taken the weekend to explore and to get a feel for the city, Romania, its people and culture.

I have the impression from reading a few posting in VT, that the city is fairly easy to get around in and I guess I will spend some time taking in a few of the main attractions (perhaps a trip to La Turda). If anyone can recommend any cafés, bars and/or restaurants or just any place for Saturday evening and Sunday brunch for people watching, meeting strangers and where people are fairly relaxed, I would appreciate this very much.

I read the Alex's comment about the Carpati - that sounded nice, so I will try to find that. I guess I can find an address, when I get there?

And if there is anything particular going on this weekend, any special events, festical, parties I would love to get a tip!

Thanks in advance!!

Kind Regards,

Natashja

Does anyone have a salon or spar to reccomend? Also, what are average prices for a massage or for hair coloring?

Are there any thermal baths in Cluj?
of surroundings?

is it possible to get a week ticket for public transport in Cluj?
What would be the costs? Lei/Euro?

Hello,

I will be in Cluj for a whole week this summer.

are there any possibilities to go to the traditional Hungarian, Romanian and Gipsy music and dance?
are there dancehouses? (tanchaz)
I know there are a lot of dancing groups there, but don't know where to find them and their music.

any help would be much appreciated!

Coming to Cluj by plane this coming fall.
Need to know how to book transport from Airport to city and return by taxi.
Need to have idea of price.

My husband, son,and I wish to hire a car in Cluj for 5 days of travel. Would you be able to recommend a reliable car rental agency? I am of course looking for the best deal for a hopefully great car.
Thanks so much.
Jane.

I'm doing medical missionary work in and around the city week of May 23th. I need access to internet cafes to stay in touch with family at home. Suggestions for best internet cafes? I'm a non smoker, am I going to be getting hit with a lot of smoking?

I'm travelling to Cluj-Napoca with 3 friends on the 20th of March until the 25th/26th. I've been there lots of times but my usual accomodation is not available this time, and the only hostel I can find on the internet (Retro) is all booked out!!! The hotels are quite expensive, so unless I go without food for the week it looks like I'll be sleeping on the street! Does anybody know of a secret hostel that's not on the internet, or a house/apartment somewhere in Cluj that rents out rooms??? Please let me know as soon as possible, because I'm off to Lithuania on the 11th! If you could email me that would be great: nessargh@gmail.com

Also, are there any community art groups or people involved in community art projects in Cluj-Napoca and the surrounding area? One of the reasons for this particular trip is to do some research into a community art project I would like to set up in a poor area of nearby Turda. Any tips on community art in general would also be welcome. Thanks!

I'll be traveling to Cluj as part of a volunteer group building homes in October and was hoping to get as much information on what to see. Where are some of fun places in town to meet people and experience the local culture?

I wish to learn more about the city and wish to know:
Is it a nice city?
Whats the place about?
Is it safe?
Is it asuitable for a western tourist?
Has it nightlife?
Thanks

Has anyone tried traveling from Dubrovnik to Cluj? What is the best way to get there if I'm travelling with my family and don't have a vehicle? How long will it take?

Can someone tell me the length of time and the price of train travel from Cluj to Kosice?

I'm in Cluj this thursday. Anybody who feels like meeting up for a coffee or dinner or something let me know. Will check VT regularly in the next 2 days