
Peleș Castle
Peleș Castle
Bucharest, Romania
Neo-Renaissance residence of King Carol I with a museum of national heritage artifacts.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Neo-Renaissance residence of King Carol I with a museum of national heritage artifacts.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Paula Gomez — 3 weeks ago
Visiting Peleș Castle in Romania was an extraordinary experience and one of the highlights of our trip.
The castle is absolutely magnificent, both inside and out. The architecture, detailed interiors, and beautiful mountain setting make it feel like a true fairy tale. Every room is rich in history and craftsmanship, and the exhibits are very well presented and informative.
The organization of the visit was excellent, allowing us to move comfortably through the castle and truly appreciate its b
**★★★★★ M M — a month ago
Photos don’t really do this place justice. It’s hard to grasp how special it is until you’re there. The castle (which is actually a royal palace) is full of fine details and easily one of the most impressive buildings I’ve seen. The garden is beautiful and very romantic.
The walk up is uphill and takes about 30 minutes and you can pass both the casino and the monastery. There are two different routes, and I recommend taking one up and a different one down.
If you’re effective, you can see the
**★★★★★ Alex Veres — a month ago
I really loved the architecture, Peleș Castle is truly unique and easily one of the coolest palaces I’ve seen in Europe. The details, both inside and outside, are impressive and give the place a special character. It does get quite crowded with tourists, but that’s to be expected for such a popular landmark. Definitely a must-visit when you’re in Transylvania, one of the top must see locations in Romania.
**★★★★★ zane cohen — 2 months ago
What a beautiful castle. Incredible location and the fact that it was the first castle built with electricity in the 1800s blew my mind. Lovely ornate and well looked after. The drive from Bucharest is long but definitely worth a visit. Make time to visit Transylvania. Definitely recommend you purchase e-tickets ahead of your visit.
**★★★★★ Kostas Tzerahou — 3 months ago
Peleș Castle is, without exaggeration, one of the most beautiful and fascinating castles in all of Europe. Nestled in the mountains of Sinaia, it looks like something straight out of a fairy tale — surrounded by dense forests, rolling hills, and crisp mountain air that gives the whole place an almost cinematic atmosphere.
Built in the late 19th century by King Carol I of Romania, Peleș Castle combines Neo-Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque elements in a way that feels both majestic and surprisingl














