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Voykit pocket guide · Romania
Brad
Spend a half‑day visiting the Gold Museum and Ethnography Museum, stay one night in a guesthouse; no need for more than 1 day.
Brad is a small mining town in Hunedoara County, about 36 km from Deva. Its main attractions are the Gold Museum, the Ethnography Museum and a few public monuments. A short visit (4–5 h) plus an overnight stay lets you see the sights and enjoy a local guesthouse without rushing.
- Country
- Romania
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- RON
- Money
- Currency is the Romanian leu (RON, plural lei); Romania does not use the euro. About 5 lei to €1 in 2026 — check the live rate.
- Daily spend
- Budget ≈ 30 RON excl. bed · Mid ≈ 60 RON excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, Vodafone and Digi sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; Digi is the cheapest. Passport ID is required to register a SIM — check.
- Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin; Schuko (F) sockets take C plugs.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10%, left in cash even when paying by card.; Café or bar: Round up or leave a few lei.; Taxi or Bolt: Round up; app tips optional.; Guesthouse host or driver-guide: RON 20–50 per day for good service.; Hotel porter: RON 5–10 per bag.
- Water
- Tap water in cities is treated and generally safe; many locals prefer bottled mineral water (apă plată = still, apă minerală = sparkling). Avoid untreated wells in villages.
- Toilets
- Use cafés, malls, museums and fuel stations; some stations and parks charge RON 1–3. Village and monastery toilets can be basic — carry tissues.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | ≈ 5 RON |
| Local meal (ciorbă, sarmale) | ≈ 15–25 RON |
| Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km)) | ≈ 30 RON |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SBZ · Sibiu International Airport
- About 100 km (62 mi) north‑east of Brad; bus or train connections via Deva.About 62 mi (100 km) north‑east of Brad; bus or train connections via Deva.
Typical fares
- Brad ↔ Deva train
- ≈ 25 RON each way (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Brad is compact; most sights are within walking distance (5–10 min). Use local taxis or arrange a pick‑up from Deva if arriving by train.
See and do
Known for
- Brad Gold Museum
- Brad Museum of Ethnography
- Mining heritage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Deva | Train from Brad (≈ 30 min) or bus; check schedule. | ≈ 1 h total |
Sleep
- Pensiunea Cetina
- Guesthouse with heating, terrace and restaurant; good for one night.
- Pensiunea Irina
- Simple guesthouse with garden; suitable for budget stay.
- Pensiunea Ana Maria
- Guesthouse with on‑site café; convenient for a short stay.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Scuzaţi-măskuˈzɨt͡sɨ mə |
| Thank you | Mulțumescmulˈt͡su.meʃk |
| How much is it? | Cât costă?kɨt ˈkostə |
| Where is the bathroom? | Unde e toaleta?ˈunde e toˈaleta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and eye contact; 'bună ziua' by day, 'bună seara' in the evening; avoid: First names with older people before they offer them
- Visiting a home: Take shoes off at the door; bring flowers (an odd number), chocolate or wine; avoid: Even numbers of flowers — they are for funerals
- Churches: Cover shoulders and knees; women may cover their hair in monasteries; stand quietly at the back during services; avoid: Crossing in front of the altar area or photographing people praying
- Conversation: Food, football, travel in Romania and family are safe topics; avoid: Dracula as the country's identity, calling Romanians Slavs, and careless talk about Roma or Hungarians
- Hospitality: Accept at least a taste of what you are offered; thank the host by name; avoid: Refusing all food and drink outright
- Queues and transport: Give seats to older people and parents with children; avoid: Loud phone calls in train compartments
Scams and watch-outs
- Train service from Arad is infrequent; check the timetable in advance.
- Museum opening hours are not always posted online; call ahead (+40 254 612800).
Brad is generally safe; standard precautions apply. Keep valuables secure in public places.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Brad yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Brad Gold Museum
- Brad Museum of Ethnography
- Mining heritage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Brad, revision 4157220 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4157220
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Brad
La această adresă, vă rog
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/brad). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.