Overview
Gura Humorului is a small town in Southern Bukovina that serves as the main base for visiting the famous Painted Monasteries of Bucovina, UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While the town itself is modest compared to destinations like Sighișoara or Brașov, the surrounding scenery is very beautiful, with rolling hills and the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Best Western Bucovina is the main hotel; budget options include Pensiunea Bucovina Hills (75-90 lei double) and Vila Ramona (90 lei twin).
Connectivity
An internet café near the train station offers access at 2 lei/hour.
Money
Local currency is Romanian leu (lei). Beer at La Bomba pub starts from 4 lei. Accommodation ranges from 75-90 lei for guesthouses.
Transport
Buses and trains connect Gura Humorului to Suceava regularly. Within town, everything is walkable; taxis cost about 2 lei/km.