Judetul Cluj Travel Forum

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?

Hello everybody,

I don't know if it's the place to post such a question but I am trying.

I am from Switzerland but was living in Cluj-Napoca for 3 months in 2004 (February to April). There I met a girl named Annamari and we became friends.

When I left Cluj I had her cellular phone number but as I lost my own cellular phone last year I lost also her number.

Annamari is from Hungarian origin and was studying History at Cluj University. She is from a small village in the Center of Romania (sorry I don't remember the name). Her boyfriend Csongi is also from the same village. He was studying archaelogy also at Cluj University.

Now Annamari must be 26 years old and she might have finished her studies. She used to work at the Tranzit House in Cluj but left this place before I left Cluj. I don't know her last name.

Please help me to get in touch with Annamari.

Thanks.

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!

Hello,

I'm trying to plan a day-trip. We will be based in Cluj but will hire a car for one day.

Where do you suggest we go (in January)?

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?

Hi,
Iam moving to Cluj for a while and i was wondering if someone knows a place where i can go to Yoga classes. I would also know if there is any place where to get photography classes.
thanks!

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

Hello!

I´ll visit Cluj in March, and will spend there over a week. I would prefer an appartment rather than a hotel room... anybody knows if that possibility of hiring appartment for days/week appartment exists? where can I get information about it?

Another question: I would like to know if it´s worth to rent a car for making trips from Cluj or it is better train/bus?

Thanks,

Teresa.

My question is similar to the previous one: i have to find accommodation in Cluj for the summer (July + August) when i will be doing my internship. I was wondering if there are students' rooms available for rent during the summer holidays...
Multumesc!

I’ll be going to Cluj, Romania for about a month or a little longer, around January or February. I plan on applying at the University for next year. What are the chances of finding an apartment to rent for one month? I heard that a one bedroom apartment goes for around 120 EU. Also is there any advice anyone could give me about the application process for the University? I would be grateful for any advice.

Hi everyone, I going to Romania soon and I need to get from Budapest airport to Cluj. Actually I'm going to Cimpia Turzii but Cluj is probably the cosest major point.
What buses are available or should I take a train? Your help is greatly appreciated. George

Hi,
it seems like it is only me who ask question s in this forum....
well, i am going to Budapest on the last week of August and i would like to know which transport would be better. I have gone to a travel agency and they told me it is 25?30e to go and back by bus, but for the train i should go to the train station and i dont think they will speak english over there, so maybe someone can help me and tell me more or less the prices.
How are the buses which goes over there? are they safe or ahorrible?
thanks

Hello,
Iam here, in Cluj already, with lot of things to see and do, but alone...it is quite boring...so if you want to speak and interchange spanish or english to help me with my romanian and show me around...send me an email and we can meet here
bye

Well, i applied for the Grant (Socrates) to go there, i have the company so now i only have to wait to see if they give it to me...well, i hope so, because it took me quite a lot to decide it but now i cant wait to go and travel ALL around...
I just wanted to ask if anybody knows how hard is to get an apartament over there, i dont know about prices and i would like to know before they try to trick me with money.
What i would like it would be a studio (with furniture) for one person in the center of Cluj, maybe with tv and not much more, how much that would be? and where can i go to ask for appartaments? iam worried about not knowing any romanian...would it be hard to get a place without the language?
i think i will have a place to stay for few days until i find something, but the idea is to go at the end of July to find something for the begining of August and stay for three months...
well, if there is someone who lives there and even wants to practice her/his english or spanish i would be more than glad, i hate being in places without knowing anybody.
thanks

Hello,

I am now in Cluj-Napoca where I will be living for the next 6 months.

I am staying in an apartment where there is no possibility to wash my clothes and I am wondering where I could go to have them cleaned (no chemical). Does anybody know whether some kind of laundry exists?

Thanks for your help,

Veronique