Peleș Castle
Sinaia, Romania
The summer castle of King Carol I in the forest above Sinaia, a neo-Renaissance building with lavish rooms. Tours are timed and it is closed on Mondays, with fewer open days out of season; park in Sinaia and walk up the lane.
- Nearest town
- Sinaia, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.3599, 25.5426
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- AviatorCampsite4 km from Peleș CastleTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping ZănoagaCampsite9 km from Peleș Castle
- free campsiteCampsite10 km from Peleș Castle
- Camping Pensiunea Cheile RasnoaveiCampsite21 km from Peleș Castle · 50 pitchesTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Vampire CampingCampsite23 km from Peleș CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping La GigiCampsite25 km from Peleș CastleTentsCaravans
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Peleș Castle?
Peleș Castle is in Sinaia, Romania, at GPS 45.3599, 25.5426. It is about 22 km from Bran.
Can you camp near Peleș Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aviator, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Peleș Castle?
Peleș Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bucharest to Sighișoara: Peleș and the Saxon fortified churches.
What is there to see near Peleș Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bran Castle (22 km), Râșnov Citadel (26 km), Brașov Old Town (32 km) and Prejmer Fortified Church (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Peleș Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)