Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
bed) and no reservations are required, but arrive early if the cabana is in a popular location
such as next to a cable-car terminus. It's often possible to camp on the grounds surround-
ing mountain huts.
USEFUL ACCOMMODATION WEBSITES
»
www.pensiuni.info.ro
Homestays and farmstays in Maramureş.
»
www.ruralturism.ro
Scenic guesthouses and farmstays around the country.
»
www.hihostels-romania.ro
Local Hostelling International site.
Business Hours
Reviews only list opening hours if they don't adhere to the standard opening hours listed
here. Shopping centres and malls generally have longer hours and are open from 9am to
8pm Saturday to Sunday. Museums are almost invariably closed on Mondays, and have
shorter hours outside high season.
Banks
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 1pm Saturday (varies)
Museums
10am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday; 10am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday
Offices
8am to 5pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 1pm Saturday (varies)
Post offices
8am to 7pm Monday to Friday; 8am to 1pm Saturday (cities)
Restaurants
9am to 11pm Monday to Friday; 10am to 11pm Saturday to Sunday
Shops
9am to 6pm Monday to Friday; 8am to 2pm Saturday
PRACTICALITIES
»Catch up on current affairs with the
Nine O'Clock
(
www.nineoclock.ro
)
, a daily
available online and from newsagents. Foreign papers can be found at some book-
shops and gift stores of upmarket hotels.
