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Borsec
A spa town at about 900 m, between the Giurgeu, Bistrița and Călimani mountains, where mineral water has been bottled since 1806.
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What to see in Borsec
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Mineral springsParcul stațiunii și izvoarele minerale
Wooden pavilions over springs of naturally sparkling mineral water, spread through the resort park; you can drink the water straight from the spring.
Borsec de Sus, centrul stațiunii- 2Spa and treatment centre
Fontana Spa & Balneo
The town's spa complex, with indoor and outdoor pools of fresh and mineral water, saunas and treatment rooms.
Borsec de Sus, Strada Carpați 
3Travertine gorgeGrota Urșilor
Narrow, deep corridors cut by water into travertine, in the Scaunul Rotund reserve, south of the resort.
Rezervația Scaunul Rotund, la circa 1 km sud de centrul stațiunii
4Ice cavePeștera de Gheață
A small travertine cave where ice stalactites and stalagmites form in winter.
Rezervația Scaunul Rotund, la circa 1,4 km de centrul stațiunii- 5Cliffs and viewpoint
Cetatea Bufnițelor
Steep cliffs looking over the Bistrița Valley, with remains of military fortifications nearby.
La circa 2 km sud-est de centrul stațiunii
Where to eat in Borsec
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Hungarian restaurant
Faló Restaurant
A large restaurant serving Hungarian food, with a room for groups and a summer terrace, on the resort's main street.
Borsec de Sus, Strada Carpați - 2Burger bar
Borsec Street
A small fast-food place serving burgers, on Strada Uzinei, close to the resort park.
Borsec de Sus, Strada Uzinei - 3Restaurant
Restaurant Palma
A restaurant in Borsec de Jos, on the road to Toplița, that also takes large groups.
Borsec de Jos, la circa 1,3 km de parcul stațiunii - 4Romanian restaurant
Restaurant Apemin
A simple restaurant serving Romanian food in Borsec de Jos, with a dining room that recalls the 1990s.
Borsec de Jos, la circa 1,3 km de parcul stațiunii - 5Beer pub
Csiki Söröző
A beer pub in the resort centre, with several kinds of beer and hot food such as pork knuckle and ribs.
Borsec de Sus, Aleea 7 Izvoare
Where to stay in Borsec
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Villa with breakfast
Villa Bellini
A villa with rooms and one apartment in the resort, about 100 m from Fontana Spa & Balneo, with a buffet breakfast.
Borsec de Sus, lângă Fontana Spa - 2Guesthouse
Villa Montana
An eight-room villa on a quiet street on the west side of the resort, with a garden, a gazebo and mountain views.
Borsec de Sus, Strada Nouă - 3Guesthouse with restaurant
Papa la Șoni Gastro-Pensiune
A family-run guesthouse with its own restaurant, a few minutes' walk from the resort centre.
Borsec de Sus, Strada Jókai Mór - 4Guesthouse in a historic building
Melik
A guesthouse with 12 rooms and three apartments in a roughly 150-year-old building in the resort park, with a restaurant and a wellness area.
Borsec de Sus, în parcul stațiunii - 5Villa with sauna
Vila Szabó
A villa with eight double rooms, a sauna and a hot tub, in the northern part of the resort.
Borsec de Sus, nordul stațiunii
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Borsec?
We recommend Parcul stațiunii și izvoarele minerale (mineral springs, Borsec de Sus, centrul stațiunii): This water is why Borsec became a spa: it has been bottled since 1806. Other picks: Fontana Spa & Balneo, Grota Urșilor, Peștera de Gheață and Cetatea Bufnițelor.
Where to eat in Borsec?
We recommend Faló Restaurant (hungarian restaurant, Borsec de Sus, Strada Carpați): It is the most-reviewed restaurant in Borsec, with almost 2,800 Google reviews, and it opens every day. Other picks: Borsec Street, Restaurant Palma, Restaurant Apemin and Csiki Söröző.
Where to stay in Borsec?
We recommend Villa Bellini (villa with breakfast, Borsec de Sus, lângă Fontana Spa): It scores 9.6 on Booking from more than 340 reviews and 4.8 on Google. Other picks: Villa Montana, Papa la Șoni Gastro-Pensiune, Melik and Vila Szabó.
How far is Borsec from Miercurea Ciuc?
About 116 km by road from Miercurea Ciuc.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.