Hotels in Arad

Arad is a city located on the left bank of the Mureș River in Western Transylvania, Romania. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the country. With its location being just 30 kilometers from the Hungarian border, it is mostly a tourist stopover for those traveling between the two countries.

What are the best things to see in Arad?

Arad boasts beautiful architecture, partly thanks to belonging to Austria-Hungary until 1918. Some of the highlights of your visit to Arad include:

• Arad Orthodox Cathedral
• Archaeology & History Museum
• Arad Town Hall
• Arad Fortress
• Unknown soldier monument

There are various good restaurants and places to eat at in Arad. Typical Romanian food can be found at Transilvania Restaurant and there are various Italian restaurans, such as Picasso. Also, you can easily find shopping malls for a day spree as well as bars to enjoy the local night life.

Where to stay in Arad

Most hotels are located north of the Mureș River and in the heart of the city. If you are looking for an excellent 3-star hotel in Arad, a great option is Villa Cristian. This small hotel has just 10 rooms that each have their own design and special character. The Arad Theatre is just a few kilometers away from Villa Cristian. All the rooms have balconies or patios, free WiFi, and beds with premium bedding.

Hotel Phoenix is another fantastic 3-star hotel in Arad, and is located on the main road that connects the city center to the western industrial area, so a great choice for your Arad business trip. Offering traditional hospitality, the Phoenix Hotel has a restaurant, bar and breakfast available for a fee. All rooms have desks, TVs with cable channels, and free WiFi.

Those looking for a 4-star hotel in Arad have various good options to choose from. The Hotel Continental Forum Arad is located right in the heart of the city next to the Arad Town Hall. The 160 rooms offer free WiFi, minibars, LCD tv's with cable channels and air conditioning. The hotel has an onsite restaurant for dinner and breakfast is served at a fee in the morning.

Another excellent 4-star hotel in Arad is Best Western Central Hotel also located in the heart of the city. The 42 rooms have mini bars, coffee makers, and TVs as well as free WiFi to keep guests connected. The hotel also offers conference rooms, an outdoor terrace, spa services including a sauna, hot tub, massage facilities, and a restaurant. Breakfast buffet is offered each morning and is included with your stay.

Hotels near Timisoara Airport

Arad Airport is currently only used for seasonal flights to and from Turkey. If you plan to travel to Arad by air, you can fly into Timisoara International Airport, which is served by many scheduled flights from all over Europe. Visitors to Arad wanting to stay close to Timisoara Airport, can choose from the following options:

• Hotel Timisoara
• NH Timisoara
• Hotel Spa Ice Resort
• North Star Continental Resort