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3-star hotels in Timisoara
A shortlist of 15 3-star hotels and apartments in Timisoara, drawn from guesthouses, aparthotels and B&Bs across the city. It is for travellers who want a simple, well-equipped base and a free parking space, without paying for a full-service hotel.
Staying in Timisoara
Timisoara is a city of squares, tram lines and the Bega river, where the centre is compact enough to cross on foot and the rest of the city spreads out along broad boulevards. These 3-star properties sit mostly outside the historic core: on Calea Torontalului in the north, along Calea Aradului and Strada Horia, and on smaller streets such as Strada Orșova, Aleea Viilor and Strada Liniștei. For anyone spending the day in the centre, at the Bega or on day trips towards Arad or Lugoj, that position keeps the nights quiet and the car close by.
The mix suits different kinds of trips. Couples and short-break visitors who want a kitchen and a terrace should look at the apartments, while families are served by the family rooms and cots at Pensiunea Sydney, B&B Casa Italia, City Premium Apartments, Mdc Apartments, SMP Apartment 2, The Nook Aparthotel, One Apartments NordOne Iulius Town and Sahara Sands LOFT. Business travellers and anyone driving in will appreciate the free car parking offered by every property on this list.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Pensiunea Sydney
Str. Horia Nr.110 Intersectie Grigore Alexandrescu Corp C, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA garden and free car parking make this guesthouse on Str. Horia a practical base if you arrive by car and want to leave it standing. Breakfast is served on site, so mornings start without a detour, and family rooms plus high chairs suit guests travelling with children. Air conditioning and free Wifi cover the practical side of a summer stay in Timisoara.
See Pensiunea SydneyHotel Torontal
Calea Torontalului Nr.71, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Calea Torontalului, Hotel Torontal keeps a 24 hour front desk and free car parking, which suits guests who check in late or set off early. Banquet space and a bar give the hotel a social side beyond the rooms, and breakfast is available each morning. Air conditioning and free Wifi are there for warm days and for working from the room.
See Hotel TorontalPensiunea Bianco Nero
Str.Carei Nr. 9 300643 Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePensiunea Bianco Nero is a small guesthouse on Str. Carei with a 24 hour front desk, free car parking and free Wifi. Non smoking rooms keep the interior clean for guests who prefer that, and pets are allowed, so the stay works for travellers who bring a dog. A supermarket nearby covers everyday shopping without needing to cross the city.
See Pensiunea Bianco NeroFleurs de Temps Apartments
178 Strada Mircea Cel Batrân, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Drivers
- Coach parking
Why stay hereFleurs de Temps Apartments on Strada Mircea Cel Batrân suits longer stays: laundry service and dry cleaning take care of clothing, and free car parking removes the daily search for a space. Each unit includes a terrace and a kitchen area, and a supermarket sits within reach for self-catering. Coach parking is available for groups arriving together.
See Fleurs de Temps ApartmentsB&B Casa Italia
110 Strada Horia, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereB&B Casa Italia on Strada Horia offers family rooms, a cot and high chairs, so it fits guests travelling with small children. Free car parking and free Wifi are included, and air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable in summer. Housekeeping and laundry service handle the practical side of a longer visit to Timisoara.
See B&B Casa ItaliaCity Premium Apartments
Calea Torontalului 50, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCity Premium Apartments on Calea Torontalului are built around kitchen and kitchenette facilities, with a microwave for quick meals, which suits guests staying several nights rather than one. Family rooms and a cot are available, and there is a garden on site. Air conditioning and free Wifi are standard, and free car parking is provided.
See City Premium ApartmentsPensiunea Zodiac
Str. Closca Nr.84, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
Why stay herePensiunea Zodiac on Str. Closca pairs a 24 hour front desk and free car parking with a bar and banquet space, so it works both for independent travellers and for groups marking an occasion. Rooms have air conditioning and a minibar, and the garden and darts give somewhere to pass an evening. Laundry service is available for longer stays.
See Pensiunea ZodiacMdc Apartments
Strada Martir Dan Carpin, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMdc Apartments on Strada Martir Dan Carpin are self-catering units with a kitchen, kitchenette and refrigerator, aimed at guests who prefer cooking to eating out. Family rooms and non smoking rooms cover different needs, pets are allowed, and a shuttle service is offered. Free car parking and free Wifi come with the apartment.
See Mdc ApartmentsSMP Apartment 2
Calea Torontalului Nr 78 Bl.114 Sc. B, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSMP Apartment 2 on Calea Torontalului provides a full kitchen with microwave and refrigerator, which suits longer stays and families. Express check in and luggage storage simplify arrival and departure, and free car parking is included. Air conditioning, free Wifi and laundry service round out the practical essentials.
See SMP Apartment 2The Nook Aparthotel
Strada Orșova, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Nook Aparthotel on Strada Orșova offers apartment-style rooms with kitchen, kitchenette and microwave, plus a cot and family rooms for those travelling with children. Non smoking rooms keep the interior clean, and a balcony adds outdoor space. Free car parking, free Wifi and laundry service are all provided.
See The Nook AparthotelMeta Port Apart
Aleea Viilor 12E 1, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereMeta Port Apart on Aleea Viilor provides apartments with a kitchen and kitchenette, a patio and carpeted rooms, suited to guests who want more space than a standard hotel room. Air conditioning and free Wifi keep the apartment comfortable and connected.
See Meta Port ApartCozy Apartament with 2Rooms
12 Aleea Viilor 1, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFree Wifi and laundry service cover the basics of a longer stay.
See Cozy Apartament with 2RoomsApartament Piata Verde
2 Strada Liniștei, Timisoara, Romania
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartament Piata Verde on Strada Liniștei combines a kitchen with a washing machine, so guests can settle in for a longer period without depending on outside services. Express check in and a 24 hour front desk make arrival straightforward, and a shuttle service is offered. Air conditioning and free Wifi are included, and the apartment is non smoking.
See Apartament Piata VerdeOne Apartments NordOne Iulius Town
Calea Aradului 1, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOne Apartments NordOne Iulius Town on Calea Aradului suits guests who want an apartment with a kitchen and a balcony, plus a bathrobe among the room extras. There is a bar on site and a garden, and family rooms are available. Free car parking and free Wifi are provided for the length of the stay.
See One Apartments NordOne Iulius TownSahara Sands LOFT Private Parking
6 Strada Nicolae Table, Timisoara, Romania
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSahara Sands LOFT Private Parking on Strada Nicolae Table is aimed at drivers: free car parking is part of the package, backed by 24 hour security and a 24 hour front desk. Express check in speeds up arrival, and the apartment has a kitchen for self-catering. Air conditioning and free Wifi are included, and family rooms are available.
See Sahara Sands LOFT Private Parking
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensiunea Sydney | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Hotel Torontal | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Pensiunea Bianco Nero | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Fleurs de Temps Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| B&B Casa Italia | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| City Premium Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Pensiunea Zodiac | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Mdc Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| SMP Apartment 2 | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Nook Aparthotel | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Meta Port Apart | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Apartament Piata Verde | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| One Apartments NordOne Iulius Town | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Sahara Sands LOFT Private Parking | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Pensiunea Sydney, B&B Casa Italia, City Premium Apartments, Mdc Apartments, SMP Apartment 2, The Nook Aparthotel, One Apartments NordOne Iulius Town and Sahara Sands LOFT. Cots are listed at B&B Casa Italia, City Premium Apartments and The Nook Aparthotel. Kitchens or kitchenettes at several of these make self-catering easy, and every one of them has free car parking.
Pensiunea Sydney · B&B Casa Italia · City Premium Apartments · Mdc Apartments · SMP Apartment 2 · The Nook Aparthotel
For self-catering
If you prefer to cook, City Premium Apartments, Mdc Apartments, SMP Apartment 2, The Nook Aparthotel, Meta Port Apart, Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms, Apartament Piata Verde, One Apartments NordOne Iulius Town and Sahara Sands LOFT all list a kitchen or kitchenette. Several also add a microwave, refrigerator or oven, and all provide free car parking.
City Premium Apartments · Mdc Apartments · SMP Apartment 2 · The Nook Aparthotel · Meta Port Apart · Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms
For pets
Only three properties state that pets are allowed: Pensiunea Bianco Nero, Mdc Apartments and Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms. All three are 3-star, offer free Wifi, and have free car parking; Mdc Apartments and Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms also provide a kitchen and family rooms.
Pensiunea Bianco Nero · Mdc Apartments · Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms
For breakfast
Breakfast is named in the facilities of just two hotels on this list, Pensiunea Sydney and Hotel Torontal. Both are 3-star, both have air conditioning and free Wifi, and both offer free car parking. Hotel Torontal adds a 24-hour front desk, a bar and banquet facilities; Pensiunea Sydney has family rooms and a garden.
Where to stay in Timisoara
Calea Torontalului
The site notes that this main road carries constant traffic, including lorries at night, and that some side streets off it have unpaved or broken surfaces. Rooms facing the courtyard are the quieter choice.
Our picks here: Hotel Torontal · City Premium Apartments · SMP Apartment 2
Strada Horia
Pensiunea Sydney at number 110 and B&B Casa Italia at 110 share Strada Horia. Both are 3-star guesthouses with family rooms and free car parking; Pensiunea Sydney also lists breakfast. The street lies in the same northern part of the city as Calea Torontalului, away from the historic centre.
Our picks here: B&B Casa Italia
Aleea Viilor
Meta Port Apart at 12E and Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms at 12 both sit on Aleea Viilor. They are apartment-style 3-star properties with kitchens, laundry service and free car parking. Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms allows pets and has a garden, while Meta Port Apart adds a patio and a fan.
Our picks here: Meta Port Apart · Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Public transport stops early by big-city standards; after 11pm you are dependent on taxis. The tram line 1 is prone to disruption when there are roadworks on the ring, and replacement buses are slow. Parking at the accommodation is usually free, but on-street parking near the market is chaotic on Saturday mornings. Rooms at the front of buildings on Calea Aradului and Calea Torontalului can be hard to sleep in without earplugs, so ask for a courtyard-facing room.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels have free parking?
Every property on this shortlist lists free car parking, from Pensiunea Sydney and Hotel Torontal to The Nook Aparthotel and Sahara Sands LOFT. On-street parking near the market is chaotic on Saturday mornings, so the private spaces are worth having.
Is breakfast available at any of them?
Breakfast is named only at Pensiunea Sydney and Hotel Torontal. Many of the others are apartments or guesthouses with a kitchen or kitchenette, so you can prepare your own meals; City Premium Apartments, SMP Apartment 2 and The Nook Aparthotel are among those with cooking facilities.
Can I bring a pet?
Three places allow pets: Pensiunea Bianco Nero, Mdc Apartments and Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms. All three are 3-star, have free Wifi and free car parking, and the two apartments also have a kitchen and family rooms.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at Pensiunea Sydney, B&B Casa Italia, City Premium Apartments, Mdc Apartments, SMP Apartment 2, The Nook Aparthotel, One Apartments NordOne Iulius Town and Sahara Sands LOFT. Cots are available at B&B Casa Italia, City Premium Apartments and The Nook Aparthotel.
Which properties have a kitchen?
City Premium Apartments, Mdc Apartments, SMP Apartment 2, The Nook Aparthotel, Meta Port Apart, Cozy Apartament with 2Rooms, Apartament Piata Verde, One Apartments NordOne Iulius Town and Sahara Sands LOFT all list a kitchen or kitchenette, and some add a microwave, refrigerator or oven.
Do any have a 24-hour front desk?
A 24-hour front desk is listed at Hotel Torontal, Pensiunea Bianco Nero, Pensiunea Zodiac, Apartament Piata Verde and Sahara Sands LOFT. Express check-in is offered at SMP Apartment 2, Apartament Piata Verde and Sahara Sands LOFT.
Which is the quietest option?
For quiet, choose a courtyard-facing room: Calea Aradului and Calea Torontalului carry constant traffic and the tram is loud. Pensiunea Sydney, City Premium Apartments and Pensiunea Zodiac have gardens, and The Nook Aparthotel and Meta Port Apart are on smaller streets.
Hotels near landmarks
The nearest hotels to the landmarks in and around Timisoara