Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria English 2026

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Romania & Bulgaria.

Discover Romania & Bulgaria's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from sunning yourself on miles of golden sand at Sunny Beach; to sipping coffee and people watching from a rooftop bar in Bucharest; and exploring Corvin Castle, Transylvania's most spellbinding fortress.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Romania & Bulgaria travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Romania & Bulgaria effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights like Bucovina's Painted Monasteries
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Romanian & Bulgarian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Bucharest, Wallachia, Transylvania, Crisana & Banat, Maramures, Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries, The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast, Sofia, Plovdiv & the southern Mountains, Veliko Tarnovo & the Central Mountains, Black Sea Coast, The Danube & Northern Plains

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Romania & Bulgaria.