Cities for digital nomads in Romania

Cities for digital nomads in Romania – from Bucharest, which is the largest city in Romania, to small towns and villages in the mountains, you have a wide variety of places to call home for a while in Romania. 

In this article, we’ll tackle the most popular destinations for digital nomads, which are also the most important cities. 

Bucharest 

Bucharest is the capital of Romania, the largest city, and home to more than 2 million people. 

You will find plenty coworking spaces in Bucharest and many cafes where you can work, a lot of options for accommodation, all sorts of activities and sports areas, parks, seasonal events and festivals, nightlife and fast internet.   

Here you will also find the Parliament Palace, the second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon. 

Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) is located 16.5 km (10.3 mi) north of the Bucharest city centre. 

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio – 350 – 440 euro/month
• 1-bedroom apt –  500 – 650 euro/month 
• 2 bedroom apt –  650 – 1.000 euro/month 

Read more about Bucharest here.

Cluj – Napoca 

The second largest city in population terms is Cluj-Napoca and it is the only other city in Romania where the cost of living is quite high. In some areas, Cluj-Napoca is more expensive than the capital, but still considerably cheaper than cities in Western Europe. It has also been called the Silicon Valley of Transylvania as more startups and tech specialists head towards this city.  

Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) is the airport serving Cluj-Napoca and it is located 9 km (5.6 mi) east of the city centre. 

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio – 400 de euro/month 
• 1-bedroom apt –  600 euro/month 
• 2 bedroom apt – 750 euro/month  

Read more about where to find long-term rentals in Romania and about Cluj-Napoca.

Timișoara

Timișoara is the largest city in western Romania, as well as the main economic, social and cultural center of the region. It is also a great place to stop, even if for a few days, when driving from the west, entering Romania from Hungary. The city will receive the title of European Capital of Culture in 2023 (postponed from 2021). 

Located 12 km (7.5 mi) from Timișoara, in the northeastern part of the city, Traian Vuia International Airport is the third busiest Romanian airport in terms of passenger numbers.  

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio – 280 euro/month
• 1-bedroom apt –  420 euro/month
• 2 bedroom apt – 500 euro/month 

Read more about Timișoara.

Iași 

In the eastern side of the country you will find Iași. It is located in the historical region of Moldavia and it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life. With more than 60,000 students in five public universities, the city feels very lively.  

By car, you can check out numerous historic sites and landscapes that are hard to compete with. 

Iași International Airport (IAS) is located 8 km (5.0 mi) east of the city centre and is the 4th busiest in Romania. 

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio –  350 euro/month
• 1-bedroom apt –  450 euro/month
• 2 bedroom apt –  543 euro/month

Brașov 

If you love mountains, you need to check Brașov and all its surroundings. Brașov is located in the central part of the country, about 166 km (103 mi) north of Bucharest and 380 km (236 mi) from the Black Sea. It is surrounded by the Southern Carpathians and is part of the historical region of Transylvania.

Being just a couple of hours drive from Bucharest, this area is also the one preferred by the Bucharest inhabitants during the weekends. Poiana Brașov, which is just 15 minutes away from Brașov, offers ski and snowboard slopes during the winter months. The rest of the year, the scenery is still beautiful, due to all the nature that surrounds the city. 

Since 2023, Brașov also has an operating airport.  

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio –  350 euro/month
• 1-bedroom apt –  529 euro/month
• 2 bedroom apt –  608 euro/month

Constanța 

If you prefer the seaside, Constanța might be the right place for you. The city is located on the Black Sea coast and it is the largest city in the historical region of Dobrogea.

The Port of Constanța is the largest port on the Black Sea, and one of the largest ports in Europe.

From Constanța, you can easily check out many other seaside destinations, such as Mamaia, Vama Veche or Năvodari. 

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio –  311 euro/month
• 1-bedroom apt –   500 euro/month
• 2 bedroom apt – 645 euro/month

Oradea

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio –  250 euro/month
• 1-bedroom apt –   400 euro/month
• 2 bedroom apt – 500 euro/month

Craiova

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio –  281 euro/month
• 1-bedroom apt –   400 euro/month
• 2 bedroom apt – 500 euro/month

Sibiu

Average apartment prices for long-term lease

• Studio –  300 euro/month
• 1-bedroom apt –   400 euro/month
• 2 bedroom apt – 500 euro/month

So which one of these cities for digital nomads in Romania sounds attractive to you? I will also make a list of smaller cities and towns which can be great for people looking for something a bit more relaxed.