Sorin’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Oradea Zoo is not big as others but still a nice place to spend half day.
15 locals recommend
Oradea Zoo
1 Calea Matei BasarabOradea Zoo is not big as others but still a nice place to spend half day.
Neolog Synagogue Sion
22 Strada IndependențeiNeolog Synagogue Sion
Moskovits Palace and others near by, in the center of the city. Looking great during day and night.
8 locals recommend
Moskovits Palace
Calea RepubliciiMoskovits Palace and others near by, in the center of the city. Looking great during day and night.
Oradea's Fortress is one of the few bastion forts of Romania and one of the few still in use in the world. This is the place where the history of Oradea can be felt and seen the best. The museum, craftsman's workshop, medieval reenactments, events and restaurants have the power to take you to times long gone.
44 locals recommend
Oradea Fortress
Oradea's Fortress is one of the few bastion forts of Romania and one of the few still in use in the world. This is the place where the history of Oradea can be felt and seen the best. The museum, craftsman's workshop, medieval reenactments, events and restaurants have the power to take you to times long gone.
57 arcades, 56 solid poles, 10 buildings in baroque style - built between 1753-1875.
Șirul Canonicilor
Strada Șirul Canonicilor57 arcades, 56 solid poles, 10 buildings in baroque style - built between 1753-1875.
Built between 1899 and 1900 by architect Kálmán Rimanóczy Junior . Can host approx. 1000. 3 floors high.
22 locals recommend
Regina Maria Theater
4 Piața Regele Ferdinand IBuilt between 1899 and 1900 by architect Kálmán Rimanóczy Junior . Can host approx. 1000. 3 floors high.
Bars and Pubs
Lord's is one of the oldest pubs in Oradea. They have a local DJ in the weekend nights. Good atmosphere usually. There's 2-3 others near by so check them all before settling in one of them. Sometimes they ask for an entry fee on weekend nights but if you arrive early you can ask to simply be allowed to stay at the bar for one drink... especially if you plan to do a pub-hopping.
Lord's
Pasajul Vulturul NegruLord's is one of the oldest pubs in Oradea. They have a local DJ in the weekend nights. Good atmosphere usually. There's 2-3 others near by so check them all before settling in one of them. Sometimes they ask for an entry fee on weekend nights but if you arrive early you can ask to simply be allowed to stay at the bar for one drink... especially if you plan to do a pub-hopping.
Columbus Cafe is one of the oldest pubs in Oradea. They have a local band or DJ in the weekend nights. Good atmosphere usually. There's 2-3 others near by so check them all before settling in one of them. Sometimes they ask for an entry fee on weekend nights but if you arrive early you can ask to simply be allowed to stay at the bar for one drink... especially if you plan to do a pub-hopping.
Columbus Cafe Oradea
2-4 Pasajul Vulturul NegruColumbus Cafe is one of the oldest pubs in Oradea. They have a local band or DJ in the weekend nights. Good atmosphere usually. There's 2-3 others near by so check them all before settling in one of them. Sometimes they ask for an entry fee on weekend nights but if you arrive early you can ask to simply be allowed to stay at the bar for one drink... especially if you plan to do a pub-hopping.
Food scene
Pirate's House
22 Calea AraduluiGood pizza. Open 24h. 3 minute walk from the apartment. :)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Trams, city buses and taxis
Trams are probably the most convenient way to get around. You can buy a 2-trip ticket for 6 RON or pay with a wireless card or phone 3 RON for one trip inside any tram, at the blue digital box.
Taxis have a fare of around 2.7 RON per kilometer. We recommend using the Clever app.
Don't miss
Sunday market "Piata 100"
If you want to feel an interesting local vibe, visit the "Piata 100" market on a Sunday morning. Is is also opened on Saturday but not as busy. You can have street food and drinks while there. Maybe you'll even grab a souvenir.