Busteni

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The city of Busteni - Romania seen from the plateau of the Bucegi mountains
Impressive panorama view on Busteni City from Bucegi mountains, in a summer day, Prahova County, Romania
View over Busteni City from the Bucegi Mountains
What does this rock in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania remind you of? Yup, that's right! The Egyptian Sphinx 😊 Every year, on November 28, hundreds of people meet at the Sphinx at sunset, when the gentle rays of sun go down forming a magical pyramid around the statue, which is believed to emit positive energy ✨ But this weirdly shaped rock is object of many other legends. Some say that the Egyptian and the Romanian Sphinxes are somehow linked by a tunnel of time and that the Egyptian were inspired by the shape of this rock. Some people claim that an ancient civilization carved this rock to represent some sort of supreme god. Others say that the Sphinx on top of Bucegi Mountains is evidence of the existence of an alien civilization that would have left behind several constructions, including this one 😊 I love to learn this kind of legends 😊 and you? #nature #romania #bucegi
Caraiman Monastery is an orthodox monastery, which is situated in town Buşteni, Prahova district, at the foot of the massif Caraiman. The Cross from above the Caraiman seems to guard the path, which leeds the steps of the pilgrims towards the monastery. Going towards the cab from Buşteni, at a time, on the left side, there are an indicator and an icon showing the path with stone tiles in patches, path leading towards the monastery. The secretly like walking path, under the dark crowns of the fir trees is eventually reaching an oasis of light, the massif Caraiman emerges in all its splendour. In this glade, Father Gherontie Puiu built, by the grace of Lord and with Virgin’s Mary help, a great monastery. Buşteni is a small mountain town situated in the northern part of Prahova district, Muntenia, located in the center of Romania. It is situated on the Prahova Valley, at he foot of the Bucegi Mountains, which have the maximum altitude of 2.505 m. Situated at a distance of 135 km from Bucharest, it stretches about 7 km along the Prahova Valley, between the “Deer Ford” and the tunnel dug into the mountain spur “Long Edge”. The average height of the town Buşteni is of 850 m. It is one of the most popular mountain resorts, offering spectacular views, a lot of opportunities and holiday activities from skiing to hiking. It’s got a population of 10.463 inhabitants. The Caraiman Monastery is situated at a height of about 900 m, being one of the highest altitudes where a place of worship has ever been built in our country.

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Valedor Hotel Boutique&SPA

Valedor Hotel Boutique&SPA

3 out of 5
Strada Grivi?ei Busteni PH
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Busteni. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cantacuzino Castle and Telegondola are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

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Moon Montana Busteni

Moon Montana Busteni

4 out of 5
Strada Căprioarei 27 Bușteni
The price is CA $134 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $134
CA $149 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Very clean apartment and impeccable customer service. I would stay here again 10/10

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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Casa Wagner Brasov

Casa Wagner Brasov

3 out of 5
Piata Sfatului 5 Brasov Brasov County
The price is CA $71 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $71
CA $87 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brasov. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
Brilliant location and definitely a charming place to stay. We had a huge superior room overlooking the square. Would stay again and good value. We were a bit disappointed by the lack of engagement from staff.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Mountain Valley View

Mountain Valley View

2 out of 5
Busteni Prahova County
Stay at this apartment in Busteni. Popular attractions Cantacuzino Castle and Telegondola are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Highly recommend! Incredible view, very nice apartment.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

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Boutique Hotel Club Austria

Boutique Hotel Club Austria

5 out of 5
Str Primaverii 12 Busteni
Book a stay at this ski villa in Busteni. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Bucegi National Park and Urlatoarea Waterfall ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
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This hotel set the example that all others should follow. It will be hard to stay at another hotel and not think back to how they pale in comparison. Florian was amazingly friendly and a lot of fun to talk with. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. The morning breakfast ...

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Safrano Palace

Safrano Palace

3 out of 5
Strada Piata Sfatului Brasov Brasov
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Cantacuzino Castle

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Busteni when you spend time at Cantacuzino Castle. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Cantacuzino Castle

Bucegi National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bucegi National Park, a lovely green space in Busteni. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Bucegi National Park

Caraiman Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caraiman Peak during your travels in Busteni. Discover the area's spas and seek out its ski slopes.

Caraiman Peak

Things to do

Brown Bear Sanctuary, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress Day Tour

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Peles Castle

Castles Tours from Brasov

CA $108
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
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Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress

From Brasov: Small-group tour Bran, Rasnov, and Peles Castles

CA $110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Brasov: Small-group tour Bran, Rasnov, and Peles Castles
Visit Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

Visit Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov

CA $114
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Visit Bear Sanctuary and Bran Castle from Brasov
Day trip Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Bear Sanctuary

Day trip Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Bear Sanctuary

CA $114
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Day trip Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Bear Sanctuary
Sinaia: Peleș Castle Tour with An Expert Guide

Sinaia: Peleș Castle Tour with An Expert Guide

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Peles Castle showing a park, château or palace and heritage architecture

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