About Cluj

Cluj-Napoca is a city with a young, cosmopolitan atmosphere, brought to life by its student community, its festivals and its cultural life. Students from Romania and from all over the world bring different languages, ideas and perspectives here, and cafés, terraces and meeting places are part of the city's everyday rhythm.

From mornings with specialty coffee and walks in the park to concerts and evenings with friends, Cluj strikes a balance between relaxation and energy. It is a city you discover on foot, through the places you keep coming back to and the people you meet.

• Unirii Square and St Michael's Church — a starting point for exploring the historic centre.
• Museum Square — a pedestrian square with historic buildings, terraces and little streets to explore.
• Cetățuia Hill — for a view over the city, especially at sunset.
• The "Alexandru Borza" Botanical Garden — for its greenhouses, plant collections and Japanese garden.
• "Simion Bărnuțiu" Central Park — for a walk and a break by the lake.
• The Art Museum in the Bánffy Palace — for exhibitions in one of the city's landmark buildings.
• The "Romulus Vuia" Ethnographic Park — to discover the architecture and traditions of the Transylvanian village in an open-air museum.

Cluj has a cultural life worth exploring: performances at the National Theatre and the Hungarian State Theatre, evenings at the opera, concerts by the "Transilvania" State Philharmonic and exhibitions in the city's museums.

Among the festivals that shape the atmosphere of Cluj and its surroundings:

• TIFF – Transilvania International Film Festival — screenings, meetings with filmmakers and events dedicated to cinema.
• Jazz in the Park — concerts and cultural experiences in the Ethnographic Park.
• UNTOLD — a music festival held in Cluj-Napoca.
• Electric Castle — music and art at Bánffy Castle in Bonțida, near Cluj.

For a relaxed start to the day or a catch-up with friends:

• Meron Napoca — 3 Napoca Street; specialty coffee in the city centre.
• Olivo Bistro & Caffè — 7 Eroilor Boulevard; coffee, breakfast and bistro dishes.
• Sisters — 2 Universității Street; a coffee stop right in the old centre.

Museum Square and the little streets around it are a good starting point for an evening in the centre. For a student atmosphere, also explore Piezișă Street, next to the Hașdeu campus.

A few options:

• Charlie Pub — 3 Museum Square; cocktails and food.
• Irish & Music Pub — 5 Horea Street; a pub with live events.
• Flying Circus — 2 Iuliu Maniu Street; concerts, alternative music and parties.

For a night of dancing or a concert, follow the programme of these venues:

• FORM Space — 2 Aleea Stadionului.
• Euphoria Music Hall — 6 Calea Mănăștur.
• NOA Club — 109 Republicii Street.
• After Eight — 12 Brassai Sámuel Street.

Opening hours and entry conditions vary from event to event.

From traditional dishes to brunch and dinners with a view over the city:

• Zama — 16 Napoca Street; dishes inspired by traditional cooking.
• Klausen Burger — 22–26 Regele Ferdinand Street; a restaurant with craft beer and a rooftop terrace.
• Euphoria Biergarten — 25 Cardinal Iuliu Hossu Street; a restaurant and garden for meals with friends.
• Chios Social Lounge — in Central Park, by the lake.
• Olivo Bistro & Caffè — 7 Eroilor Boulevard; for breakfast, lunch or dinner in the centre.