Depending on where you live you have the following options:

• By plane -> From Airport Henry Coanda you can take a Cab / Uber to get to into town or via buses 783 / 780.
• By car -> please use Google Maps or ViaMichelin to get to Bucharest safely.
• By bicycle -> This might take a while, but if you start early, you can make it. Also, we recommend you to use Google Maps or ViaMichelin to get here in the best shape.
• On foot -> If you are from Romania or from one of the neighboring countries, you can challenge yourself to come on foot. We encourage you, but please start your journey only if you have a good physical condition and traveling equipment.
• (Sorry, no boat routes)

The Romanian climate in October is a mellow autumn. Be careful, we may run into a spot of rain so pack something for that as well.

Payment with a credit/debit card in Romania is common place, especially in the capital, Bucharest.

Please make sure that your card is accepted in Europe and if it is, then you have nothing to worry about.

Our local currency is the Ron (Romanian Lion “Leu”). You can check out the exchange rates between various currencies and the Ron here.

If you have some Euro’s left from a vaccantion, you can exchange them for RONs at a local exchange office or at a Bank.

Please make sure that you do not exchange your money at a tourist trap. If the exchange office looks out of place, you are better off using a bank.

Try and avoid the exchange offices in the old town, they practice bad rates.

Make sure to ask your host where you can find a trust worthy ATM/exchange office/Bank that is close to the place of residence.

In Bucharest you can find lots of traditional foods, like: Sarmale / Cabbage rolls; Mici / Grilled Minced Meat Rolls; Mamaliga cu branza si smantana / Polenta with Cheese and Sour Cream; Jumari cu ceapa / Greaves with Onions, but you can also choose from a variate palette of foreign cuisines (Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican, Greek, etc). For those who prefer vegan or raw vegan dishes, don’t worry, Bucharest has a few restaurants and shops where you can eat all sorts of delicious dishes.
If you wish, you can also try one of our local beers or special beverages.

You can walk around the Old Town of Bucharest and find many historical buildings and monuments and also visit the City’s hidden Churches.
Another ‘must-see’ place is the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum and the Herastrau Park next to it. Another wonderful park to visit is the Cismigiu Park.
If you love big buildings, then another place you would have to visit is the Palace of Parliament also called the People’s Palace, the second largest administrative building in the world. Make sure to visit inside, as seeing it from the outside just isn’t enough!
*If you like to get more tips on what to visit, just ask SSB team. 

The Capital of Romania is well known for its nightlife. If you enjoy clubbing and wondering all night from place to place enjoying different concerts or the company of Romanian people, this is the place for you.

Bucharest has many hotels, hostels and pensions. Depending on your budget, you can opt for a more expensive accommodation in the center of the town, or for an accessible one in other parts of town.
Also, if you like this type of traveling you can chose to stay with Airbnb or maybe via couch surfing with locals.

For any emergency search for and inform an organizer or if the situation demands it you can call the national emergency number.

In Romania like in all of Europe the national emergency number for both the AMBULANCE and POLICE is:

112