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Slatina
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Slatina: walk the historic centre, see the Olt County Museum and Cathedral; add a night if you arrive by train.
Slatina, Olt County capital, sits on the Olt River 50 km from Craiova. Its compact historic centre, museum, cathedral and nearby forest make it suitable for a short stop, with optional overnight if you’re on a rail itinerary.
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- Currency
- RON
- Best months
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- Airports
- CRA · OTP
- Nights
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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.
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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 Slatina112 ▾
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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 Slatina, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Romanian leu (RON, plural lei); Romania does not use the euro.Romania-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Vodafone and Digi sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; Digi is the cheapest.Romania-wide
- Tap waterTap water in cities is treated and generally safe; many locals prefer bottled mineral water (apă plată = still, apă minerală = sparkling).Romania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, left in cash even when paying by card.Romania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Romania-wide
- SafetySlatina is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, malls, museums and fuel stations; some stations and parks charge RON 1–3.Romania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (and some also Tuesday); Peleș closes Monday and has shorter hours Tuesday — check.Romania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCRA Craiova Airport (≈45 km (28 mi) by road).CRA Craiova Airport (≈28 mi (45 km) by road).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is compact and walkable; most sights are within a short stroll.
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.
- Airports
- CRA Craiova Airport (≈45 km (28 mi) by road) · OTP Bucharest Henri Coandă (≈190 km (118 mi) by road)CRA Craiova Airport (≈28 mi (45 km) by road) · OTP Bucharest Henri Coandă (≈118 mi (190 km) by road)
Weather and climate
Slatina: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)36°F (2°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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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 historic centre is compact and walkable; most sights are within a short stroll.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Craiova
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Train from Slatina station, about 45 min
Larger city with markets and museums.
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.
Bulevard Prestige Hotel Slatina
Central, 2‑3 star, air‑conditioned rooms
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
- Budget
- RON 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- RON 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- RON 400+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Winter can bring icy roads; check local forecasts.
- Museum opening hours may vary in summer; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
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- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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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 Slatina. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Bulevard Prestige for train connections.
- Include a guided walk of the historic centre (≈2 h).
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