City Tales Residence

9.5/10 Exceptional Brasov, Romania

City Tales Residence Overview

9.5/10 Exceptional
4-Star Hotel
Location Brasov, Romania
1 Room Types Accommodation options available
64 Amenities Comfort and convenience features

First Impressions

City Tales Residence sits right on Strada Republicii — honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better address in Braşov. The moment I walked through the entrance, I could tell this wasn’t your typical four-star property. There’s something refreshingly understated about the place, like they’re confident enough not to shout about how good they are.

The Heart of Old Town

You’re literally a two-minute stroll from Council Square, which means you can grab morning coffee and watch the city wake up before the tour groups arrive. What I love is that you’re close enough to everything — the Black Church, those narrow medieval streets, the rope street that leads up to the citadel — but the apartment feels like a proper retreat when you need quiet time. The trams clatter by occasionally, but it’s more charming than disruptive.

The Space That Works

My room had this perfect mix of modern comfort and local character — exposed beams overhead, but thankfully excellent Wi-Fi and proper blackout curtains. The kitchenette actually functions (I made coffee there every morning), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. You know what impressed me most? The bathroom was genuinely spacious, with water pressure that didn’t make me question my life choices.

Local Touches

The staff here — they actually know Braşov, not just the touristy bits. When I mentioned wanting to hike up Tampa Mountain, the receptionist sketched out a route that avoided the crowds and gave me the best views. There’s no formal restaurant, but they pointed me toward this incredible traditional place around the corner where I had the best ciorbă de burtă of my trip (trust me on this one).

Why Guests Love It

Look, plenty of places in Braşov offer decent rooms, but City Tales Residence gets the balance right. You’re staying somewhere that feels authentically Romanian without sacrificing the amenities you actually need. The 9.5 rating makes sense when you experience how smoothly everything runs — parking sorted without drama, heating that works properly (crucial in Romanian winters), and that rare thing where the photos online actually match reality. It’s the kind of place where you end up extending your stay if you can.

City Tales Residence Rooms

Choose from 1 accommodation options

Apartment

2 x 1 double bed and 2 x 1 sofa bed Max persons: 4
From $136
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Facilities & Amenities

Everything you need for a comfortable stay

Kitchen Kitchenette Private bathroom Bath Shower Balcony Terrace Heating Soundproof rooms Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Parking Free WiFi Pets allowed
Shops 2
  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop
Kitchen 11
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bathroom 9
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Bath
  • Shower
Outdoors 3
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Living Area 4
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink 3
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous 6
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities 6
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
Languages spoken 2
  • English
  • Romanian
Safety & security 4
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 1
  • TV
Reception services 1
  • Private check-in/check-out
Great for your stay 10
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Pets allowed
  • Bath
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs 24 lei per day. 1
  • Street parking
Other for your stay 1
  • Wardrobe or closet

Guest Reviews

9.5
Exceptional Based on 10 reviews
Staff
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Value for money
9.5
C
Carola
United Kingdom
10/10

Everything was pristine from location to the property 🤍 the host communicated effectively and was always there to help us when needed. Location is amazing right in the heart of Brasov! Be aware there is no parking next to the location, however we...

Carola from United Kingdom

10/10

Everything was pristine from location to the property 🤍 the host communicated effectively and was always there to help us when needed. Location is amazing right in the heart of Brasov! Be aware there is no parking next to the location, however we were aware beforehand and we went prepared and found a parking 3 minute by walk.
Cozy beds and rooms ( especially the Dubai one) but all flat as a whole. Definitely will recommend to my friends and will come back when will visit again. My foreigner husband was also impressed and he enjoyed the stay

What could be improved: Couldn’t find any flaws to be honest

19 January 2026
L
Laura
Romania
10/10

The place is very nice, right in the center of the town. The apartment is spacious and every room tells a story.

What could be improved: Nothing

10 January 2026
O
Oleksandr
Ukraine
9/10

Very nice apartment in the city centre. Clean and tidy. The rooms are very nicely furnished. There are two good bathrooms. Everything you need is there. What could be improved: Unfortunately, the view from the window was terrible - walls of houses,...

Oleksandr from Ukraine

9/10

Very nice apartment in the city centre. Clean and tidy. The rooms are very nicely furnished. There are two good bathrooms. Everything you need is there.

What could be improved: Unfortunately, the view from the window was terrible - walls of houses, roofs, etc. One of the sofas did not lock in the unfolded position, possibly because it had been damaged previously.

10 January 2026
L
Liviu
Romania
10/10

The Apartament we had was very nice and spacious….Recommend

23 October 2025
G
Galit
Israel
10/10

Very cosy and clean apartment in an excellent location. Highly recommend. Very good value for money.

3 October 2025
J
Jan
Netherlands
10/10

The apartment had everything we need and is located very conveniently in the old town.
Very friendly and responsive host (Vlad) that made sure all was ok.

Would definitely hope to come back here some day.

8 September 2025
A
Andreea
Romania
10/10

Excellent location, very clean, nicely decorated!

What could be improved: In the Dubai room, please add window drapes, to have a better sleep in the morning

11 August 2025
T
Tiberiu
Canada
10/10

The hosts were responsive and friendly. Property is in the heart of city's pedestrian area which was very convenient during the stay, but it means that luggage has to be carried on foot for a few hundred meters. Visitors should be aware of that...

Tiberiu from Canada

10/10

The hosts were responsive and friendly. Property is in the heart of city's pedestrian area which was very convenient during the stay, but it means that luggage has to be carried on foot for a few hundred meters. Visitors should be aware of that limitation.

What could be improved: There was just a single set of keys for the appartment. Splitting in two groups with independent schedules was difficult.

30 July 2025
S
Silviu
Romania
10/10

The apartment is way more spacious than expected, it is clean and has all utilities you may need, it is centrally located with quick access to everything. Public paid parking can be found nearby and it is cheap. Great value and great host.

12 October 2024
P
Paweł
Poland
10/10

Good location, good price, big, well equipped apartment

25 September 2024

City Tales Residence Location

44 Strada Republicii, 500030 Braşov, Romania

What's nearby

Turnul Alb 750 m
Casa Sfatului 400 m
Parcul Rudolf 550 m
Council Square 350 m
Draper Bastion 550 m
Parcul Eroilor 400 m
Brasov Art Museum 100 m
Blacksmiths' Bastion 700 m
The Museum of Urban Civilization 400 m
Monumentul Luptătorilor Anticomuniști 500 m

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurant Cofetăria Saray 0 m
Restaurant La Birou - Bistro 250 m
Restaurant Cofetăria Viverom Casata 0 m

Top attractions

Lake Noua 6 km
Brasov Fortress 1 km
Rasnov Fortress 17 km
The Black Tower 950 m
The White Tower 750 m
Catherine's Gate 800 m
Braşov Adventure Park 7 km
First Romanian School Museum 1.5 km

Public transport

Train Bartolomeu 3 km
Train Brasov Railway Station 3 km

Closest airports

Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport 9 km

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Address

44 Strada Republicii, 500030 Braşov, Romania

Phone

+13055294952

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