Arrival and practical information
How to get here and how to get in
A few guests write that the place is hard to find the first time. Below is the walk step by step, and everything worth knowing before you arrive.
The walk
From Piața Mică, in six steps
Piața Mică
Start in Piața Mică, on the side towards the Council Tower.
Pasajul Aurarilor
Go in under Turnul Scării Aurarilor — a vaulted passage in the city's second ring of fortifications.
The stairs
From under the tower, the stairs go down to Piața Aurarilor. This is the descent between the upper town and the lower town.
Piața Aurarilor
Cross the square. From here it is a few dozen metres more.
Strada Târgului nr. 1
The first house on the street: grey rendered facade, a plinth of river stone, red-brown timber windows and a large wooden gate.
The passage
The gate opens into a vaulted passage with woven runners, sofas and the writing board. The courtyard is at the end of it.
Check-in
There is no reception
The access code is sent before you arrive. The property asks to know your arrival time in advance, and for late arrivals the key is collected from a safe, following instructions sent by message or phone.
“Clean and spacious room. Great location, walking distance from main square and cafes and restaurants. Self-check in at any time. Hosts were responsive on chat even though there’s no one at reception.”
“The hotel owner was very attentive and helpful. Before my arrival, they sent me the password to access the hotel.”
- Check-in
- From 15:00 to 23:30The property asks to be told your arrival time in advance.
- Check-out
- 11:00Some of the property's listings show 12:00. Confirm the time with the host when you book.
- Arriving after 22:00
- The key is in a safeInstructions come by message or phone.
- Reception
- There is no permanent receptionThe access code is sent before you arrive. Guests say consistently that the hosts answer quickly on chat.
Parking
Parking
The house has no parking of its own. Guests who came by car write that they found space on the surrounding streets, and that manoeuvring on Strada Târgului is tight. If you are driving, ask the host where it is easiest to stop.
House rules
Children, pets, smoking
- Minimum age at check-in
- 18
- Children
- Children of any age are welcome
- Children aged 7 and over
- Are charged as adults
- Cot
- 0–2 years, free, on requestHow many cots are available depends on the option chosen when booking.
- Extra beds
- Not available
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Smoking
- Not allowed
- Parties and events
- Not allowed
Payment
Cash and Romanian holiday vouchers
- Payment
- CashPaid at the property.
- Romanian holiday vouchers
- AcceptedHoliday vouchers and cards issued by Romanian companies.
- Cancellation and prepayment
- Depend on the rate you chooseConditions differ from rate to rate and are shown when booking.
Around it
What is nearby
Distances are rounded and measured from the gate. On foot the walk is a little longer, and the way from Piața Aurarilor up towards the centre is uphill.
- Piața Aurarilor — the Goldsmiths' SquareThe square the house takes its name from.about 50 m
- Podul Minciunilor — the Liars' Bridgeabout 200 m
- Piața Mică — the Small Squareabout 250 m
- Turnul Sfatului — the Council TowerFive minutes on foot, uphill.under 200 m
- Muzeul de Istoria Farmaciei — the Pharmacy Museumabout 100 m
- Piața Huet și Catedrala Evanghelică — Huet Square and the Lutheran Cathedralabout 250 m
- Turnul Scărilor — the Stairs Towerabout 270 m
- Piața Mare — the Great Squareabout 400 m
- Pasajul Scărilor — the Stairs Passageabout 300 m
- Muzeul Național Brukenthal — the Brukenthal National Museumabout 400 m
- Târgul de Crăciun din Piața Mare — the Christmas market in the Great SquareIn season.about 300 m
Station and airport
- Gara Sibiu — Sibiu's main railway station
- About 950 m on foot, according to the property's own listing.
- Aeroportul Internațional Sibiu — Sibiu International Airport
- About 5 km in a straight line, about 7 km by road. Public sources give anywhere between 4.7 and 7 km depending on how they measure.
To be confirmed
Worth asking when you book
A few things are best settled directly with the host when you book.
Breakfast
There is a kettle and a coffee machine in every room. Breakfast is not included in the Booking.com rates — if you would like one, ask the host when you book.
Late arrivals
Check-in runs until 23:30, and after 22:00 the key is collected from a safe. Either way, let the host know your arrival time in advance so you get the right instructions.
Larger parties
Each of the four rooms is for two people, and extra beds are not available. For a larger party, ask the host which combination of rooms is possible for your dates.
Ask before you arrive
Your arrival time is given in advance. Easiest by phone.