TRAVEL

Arriving in Brașov

Brașov offers access by all means of transport.

By Train: Travelling by train from other countries to Romania takes from 16 hours (Budapest to Brașov) to about 42 hours (London to Brașov). Most train tickets allow several stopovers en route so train travel can be an affordable and relaxing way to include Romania in a European trip. First and second-class sleepers are available for journeys longer than 10 hours and for overnight trains.

By Plane: Airlines offer flights from major European cities to and from Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport or the Henri Coanda - Bucharest Airport.

By Car: Documents required by Romanian Customs at crossing the borders are: the vehicle’s registration, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license from the driver’s home country. At the moment, after entering Romania, visitors have to buy a VIGNETTE, which can be purchased from most gas stations on Romanian territory. If renting a car in Europe, please check with the car rental company about its policy regarding taking the car across national borders. Insurance can be purchased at any Romanian border crossing point.

By Bus: There are many bus routes that connect Brașov and Romania’s main cities with Athens, Berlin, Budapest, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Vienna, etc.

ACCOMMODATION

The event venue

Accommodation can be booked at the Aro Palace Hotel, offering a special discount for conference participants. A limited number of rooms offer this discount. For more details regarding the discount and availability please contact the organizing committee (apmg@upb.ro).

Other hotel recommenations

You will find below a non-comprehensive list of hotels located close to the conference venue (Aro Palace Hotel):

• Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel - 0.2 km. It is located near the historic center, it offers an excellent option for visiting different objectives.
• Hotel Ambient – 1 km. It is located near The Fortress on the Senty, as well as the historical center.
• Hotel Belvedere – 1.7 km. It offers a panoramic view of the Brașov city, both in daylight and at night, accompanied by the city's lights.
• Victoria Bulevard Hotel – 2.5 km. It is situated close to the train station and the city's new center.