Title: Visit Arefu: Best of Arefu Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Arefu

## Travel Guide

![Arefu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/32036c28bc75bdc6f2437bafbffb3867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Photo by Mark & Kylee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a20190c5ea49d4f7f3e819bc03eb9049.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by Mark & Kylee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a20190c5ea49d4f7f3e819bc03eb9049.jpg)

![Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/707c1e2ca6a98ab535d371d99903e0e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8cad840671477133412b4dd81cfa53f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8cad840671477133412b4dd81cfa53f4.jpg)

![Photo by Marcelo Lopes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3f330d44b3c756a47158067681970e8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Arefu

Things to do

- Arefu Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Arefu

![Hotel Piscul Negru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117850000/117848100/117848067/4d1acd8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Piscul Negru

Transfagarasan km. 102 Arefu AG

Stay at this hotel in Arefu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Balea Glacier Lake is located nearby.

8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)

Lovely property, very clean and extremely welcoming staff

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Ramnicu Valcea

Scuar Mircea Cel Batran 2 Ramnicu Valcea Valcea County

CA $71

CA $80 total

Jan 12 - Jan 13

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Domeniul Coroanei ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)

Best location.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

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Simfonia Boutique Hotel

George Enescu 42-44 Ramnicu Valcea VL

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ramnicu Valcea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Zavoi Park and Domeniul ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)

The hospitality of the people here made the experience better than any 5 stars hotel I’ve been.

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2024

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ART House Transylvania Sibiu

Mlaci 1610 Avrig Sibiu

Stay at this chalet in Avrig. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden.

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![Villa Serbota with park-like garden crossed by a mountain stream](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74691500/74691436/df9d487b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Villa Serbota with park-like garden crossed by a mountain stream

 Porumbacu de Sus SB

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Porumbacu de Jos. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden.

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Maison et jardin exceptionnels! Grand, spacieux, tres belles decoration, confortable, tres agreable.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

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![Lodge Alpin Vanny&Jessy Transylvanian Hideaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119290000/119288800/119288745/4bba9a34_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Lodge Alpin Vanny&Jessy Transylvanian Hideaway

 Dejani BV

Stay at this vacation home in Recea. Popular attractions Sâmbăta Monastery and Glass Icon Museum are located nearby.

ACHTUNG ABZOCKE!!! Haben gebucht, aber vor Ort war niemand. Wir konnte nicht in die Anlage und mussten eine neue Unterkunft mit Zusatzkosten suche. Von Expedia kam auch keine Hilfe. War über eine Stunde in der Warteschleife. Bis heute keine Antwort von Expedia. Keine Kommunikation mit Anbieter. Dreiste ...

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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## Check Arefu hotel availability

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### Popular places to visit

![Lake Vidraru](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/32036c28bc75bdc6f2437bafbffb3867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Vidraru

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Vidraru during your travels in Arefu. 

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#### Poienari Citadel

You can learn about the history of Arefu with a visit to Poienari Citadel. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area. 

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### Things to do

![Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46759378/5c6362fc-6b08-4a5c-bec2-b5aa861fc9a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours

CA $158

per adult

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![PRIVATE, MEDIUM Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3179139/19a81a6b-c4c2-43bd-81a4-592f0f230581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### PRIVATE, MEDIUM Day Hike in Carpathian Mountains

CA $145

per adult

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![Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49169944/30fb925d-f5c1-4708-9b0c-15ffaac9fb4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Poenari Fortress and Transfagarasan Road Private Tour

CA $682

per adult

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### Cartisoara

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