Busteni

Bușteni is in the Carpathian Mountains in the Muntenia region of Romania. It is the main entry point to the Bucegi Mountains, a high and scenic mountain range that attracts many tourists.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest, about 140 km away. From there you can rent a car or take a bus or train to Bușteni.

By Train

Bușteni is situated on the main train line linking Bucharest and Brașov. All types of trains (P, A, R, IC) stop here, making rail the most convenient option.

By Car / Road

Bușteni is on the DN1 national road. The road is in good condition but can get very slippery in winter. Driving from Bucharest takes about 2 hours.

Taxis are an inexpensive way to get around the town (about 5 lei from the train station to a hotel). Buses also run between nearby towns. The town itself is compact and walkable.

Most people come to hike in the Bucegi Mountains rather than sightsee in town. A cable car from Bușteni takes you to the top plateau of Bucegi where you can see the Babele and Sphinx rock formations carved by the wind. The Heroes' Monument, a huge cross atop Caraiman Peak honouring the fallen of World War I, is about a 45-minute hike from the cable car's upper station. Be prepared for queues of up to 3 hours per direction for the cable car in peak season.

Hiking in the beautiful Bucegi National Park with many picturesque marked trails. Maps can be bought in Bușteni, Sinaia, Predeal or from mountain shops in Bucharest. The Coștila climbing area nearby is one of the biggest in Romania, a paradise for multi-pitch conglomerate climbing with walls ranging from 100 m to over 300 m. In winter the Kalinderu ski slope offers winter sports, and equipment rental is available at fair prices. ATV rentals are also available.

There are many good restaurants, fast-food outlets, and pizza places. Pizza delivery is available at 0244 322 388.

Several bars and cafés are scattered along the main street. Hotels also have their own bars.

Accommodation ranges from 1-star to 4-star hotels as well as private room rentals starting from about 45 lei per night for a double room.

There are a few small shops and souvenir stands in the town centre selling local products and hiking gear. For a larger selection, Sinaia and Brașov are nearby.

• Sinaia — 6 km south, home to Peleș Castle and more hiking
• Predeal — 10 km north, another mountain resort
• Brașov — 38 km north, a major medieval city
• Bucegi Natural Park — access to extensive hiking trails