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Major city · Romania

Satu Mare

Spend a half‑day in Satu Mare to see the main sights; add a night if you want a relaxed pace.

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Satu Mare is a historic border city in Maramureș with a compact centre; its key attractions fit into a few hours, but a night lets you enjoy local restaurants and a comfortable hotel.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
RON
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Nov–Mar (cold weather)
Airport
SUJ
Nights
0.5

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This is a basic guide for Satu Mare: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
  • Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
  • Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
  • Romania ↗Romania is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Romanian sources for your passport.
  • Romania ↗Drivers need an electronic road vignette (rovinieta) on national roads; rental cars normally include it, but check.
  • Romania ↗Brown bears live in the Carpathians and sometimes enter towns and roadsides: never feed or approach them, and follow local warnings.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Satu Mare112 ▾
  • Police, ambulance, fire112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Satu Mare, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Administrative PalaceChain ChurchCapitoline Wolf statueDecebal Street SynagogueGarden of Rome
Airports
SUJ Satu Mare International Airport (14 km (8.7 mi) south of the city)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Satu Mare: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−3°C (27°F)

8 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

8 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

8 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−1°C (30°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The city centre is walkable; local buses connect peripheral hotels. Taxis are available but confirm price before boarding.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Oradea

go

Door to door: ≈3 h

Train, about 2 h 30 min

Frequent service, good for a day.

Cluj‑Napoca

caution

Door to door: ≈5 h

Train, 4–5 h

Long travel; consider overnight.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Astoria

central, good for short stays

Hotel Dana 2

central, budget‑friendly

Hotel Poesis

central, mid‑range

Hotel Aurora

central, convenient

Hotel Satu Mare City

outside centre, clean and affordable

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
RON 30–45 excl. bed
Mid
RON 45–80 excl. bed
High
RON 80+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; stay alert at night in poorly lit side streets and keep valuables secure.
  • Roadworks on E58 and E81 may cause delays; check local traffic reports.
  • Train schedules can vary; verify times for connections to Oradea, Cluj, Bucharest.

Emergency numbers

Police, ambulance, fire
112

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My bed tonight

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La această adresă, vă rogTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, ambulance, fire112

Embassy

US consular services are in Cluj‑Napoca; check the embassy website for details.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Train Satu Mare → Oradea: ≈ RON 30–40, 2 h 30 min (check schedule)
  • Airport shuttle bus: ≈ RON 10–15, 30 min (check times)

Say or show

  • Scuzaţi-mă — Excuse me / Sorry (skuˈzɨt͡sɨ mə)
  • Mulțumesc — Thank you (mʊlˈt͡sumeʃk)
  • Cât costă? — How much is it? (kɨt ˈkosta)
  • Unde e toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (ˈunde e toˈaleta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Satu Mare. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold weather) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night to sample local cuisine at Restaurant Loren's.
  2. Use the airport shuttle bus for easy airport transfers.

Meanwhile

Back to Romania

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