The city is very walkable with very flat terrain and a picturesque, compact city center where many of the sights, attractions, restaurants and shops are located.

Riding a bike in Satu Mare is possible, with a few rental options found in the city center. There is some beautiful scenery to absorb on a bike ride.

Private transfers are available between many cities in Romania with one of our reputable companies. These point-to-point transfers allow for passengers to enjoy the ride and take in the scenery while the driver connects you to your destination. The roads in Romania can be hard for non-locals to navigate, so a private transfer is a great way to travel.

Satu Mare is well linked with other major cities in Romania by train, situated on the Caile Ferate Romane Line 400; Brasov-Siculeni-Deda-Dej-Baia Mare, and on Line 402; Oradea-Sacueni-Carei-Satu Mare-Halmeu, or Line 417; Satu Mare-Bixad. CFR provides direct rail connections to all majore citis in Romania and to Budapest.

There are buses and trains that serve the city of Satu Mare. There are 22 bus routes available in the city that connect visitors to the main areas and tourist attractions. Trains are available for travel to other major cities in the country as well as Budapest.

Satu Mare is an important road hub located near the Hungarian and Ukrainian borders, it is well connected to other major cities by road on the European E81 (from Zalau), European E671, European E641 (from Oradea), and European E58 (from Baia Mare) making it easy to reach other cities and connect to the city itself by car. Having a car if strictly staying in the city is not necessary due to the options for good public transport including buses, trains, and taxis. However, if you plan to travel to nearby cities or countries hiring a car is a good idea.

There are plenty of taxis available in the city of Satu Mare. Taxis can be found outside of the train and bus stations, major attractions, hailed on the street, or ordered by phone from your hotel.

The city is very walkable with very flat terrain and a picturesque, compact city center where many of the sights, attractions, restaurants and shops are located.

Riding a bike in Satu Mare is possible, with a few rental options found in the city center. There is some beautiful scenery to absorb on a bike ride.

Shopping opportunities in the city of Satu Mare are mostly concentrated around the picturesque city center with cute boutiques and souvenir shops.

Satu Mare is a very safe destination for tourists with crimes against visitors being very rare. There are few other cities anywhere in the world that feel safer, there is plenty of police presence around town, especially in frequently visited tourist sights and attractions. Be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas especially on board public transport, don’t exchange money in the Change Bureaus, always use Banks. Keep your valuables close, be aware of your surroundings, and don’t wander around alone at night. If you rent a car be sure to take extra precautions and lock your vehicle and remove any valuables.

The official language spoken in Satu Mare is Romanian, the closest currently spoken relative to ancient Latin. Many people will also be able to speak French, Spanish, and Italian, and the Roma people will speak the native Romany. Many people speak English especially in the service industry at hotels and restaurants, and many locals speak Italian. We recommend you get a good English-Romanian guidebook and learn the common phrases such as hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and numbers 1-10.

The city of Satu Mare features a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters, the average temperatures vary drastically. Situated in the northern part of the country the city sees much colder winters on average than other cities, with minimum temperatures drop to 1F. Average temperatures range around 49F-86F with high humidity during the summer. The warmest time of year is July, August, then June, making these popular months to visit the city for the most sunshine.

The currency of Romania is the Romania Leu (RON or lei). You will need to exchange your currency for the Romanian Leu, which can be done upon arrival at the airport currency exchange desks or banks and specialized stores called Foreign Exchange Bureaus.

The city of Satu Mare has plenty of dining and cuisine options to offer travelers from traditional Romanian cuisine to European, vegetarian and delicious bakeries. Many of the city’s eateries can be found around the compact city center with cute cafes offering outdoor terrace seating, great restaurants with many options on their menus, bustling pubs and bars, you name it, the city has it.

Typical food in Romanian is made with meat, usually, pork with menus made up of several different types of pork dishes. Romanians enjoy comfort food, and Satu Mare is a great city for dining options with plenty of diversity and dozens of traditional Romanian restaurants. Many of these local restaurants are located in authentic historic buildings, some playing folk music or featuring folk dancing shows and serving up some of the countries finest cuisine. There are also plenty of international restaurants in the city whether you fancy Italian, Chinese, Indian, Turkish, French, Japanese, or Greek food they can all be found in the city.

A few popular dishes in the city include sarmale, cabbage stuffed with spiced minced pork or beef. Mamaliga is a cornmeal porridge similar to polenta served with many main courses topped with sour cream and cheese. Covrigi is soft pretzels topped with salt or poppy seeds served hot on the streets of Bucharest. Mici (“small ones”) is made of combinations of ground meat and spices grilled on the barbecue, normally served with mustard and fresh bread. Ciroba de burta (Tripe soup) is a popular first course in Romania made with boiled beef tripe, vegetables, and served with sour cream, vinegar, and a garlic paste.

There are some great nightlife options to discover in Satu Mare including pool parties, DJs at nightclubs, busy bars, pub crawls, and festivals. The Rock Bar is a great place to enjoy drinks and rock music. The Back Door Pub features a traditional Irish theme with live music, Guinness on tap, and a fun, friendly atmosphere. Insomnia and Bosky are among a few of the great nightclubs to visit in the city.

In case of Emergency dial 112 for the Police, Ambulance, or Fire services.

Hospitals:

Emergency County Hospital tel.40-261-748-499

Spitalul de Pneumoftiziologie Satu Mare tel.40-261-730-913.