GreenHill Brasov

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of places in Brașov, but GreenHill actually surprised me – and that’s saying something for a city where most hotels are either cramped old buildings in the center or soulless business chains. This place sits up on Dealul Spirii, which honestly sounds more dramatic than it is, but you know what? The location works perfectly. You’re about a 15-minute walk from the Old Town (totally doable unless you’re hauling massive luggage), but far enough up the hill that you escape the weekend crowds stumbling around Piața Sfatului at midnight.

The thing that got me right away was how quiet it is – I mean, genuinely quiet, not that fake hotel quiet where you still hear every door slam. My room faced toward the hills rather than the street, and I could actually sleep with the windows open, which is rare in Romanian cities. The staff clearly know what they’re doing too; check-in was smooth, they spoke decent English, and when I asked about hiking trails nearby, the guy at reception didn’t just hand me a generic brochure – he actually marked up a local map with his own recommendations. Small touches like that make a difference when you’re trying to navigate a new place.

What really sets GreenHill apart though is that it feels like someone put thought into the details without going overboard. The rooms are modern but not sterile, the breakfast is solid (proper Romanian options alongside the usual international stuff), and there’s decent parking, which – trust me – matters in Brașov. I stayed there during shoulder season in October, and the place had a relaxed vibe; busy enough that everything ran smoothly, but not so packed that you’re fighting for breakfast tables. The 9.3 rating makes sense when you add it all up – it’s not flashy or trying too hard, just a well-run place that gets the fundamentals right. If you’re planning to actually explore Brașov rather than just crash somewhere cheap, this is worth the slightly higher price point.