If you’re planning a trip to Romania and want to know which mobile apps would be helpful during your stay, we have a few suggestions. Besides the usual apps like Google Maps, Weather, and Google Translate that can enhance your travel experience, there are additional options that can contribute to the success of your trip. These are:
Salvamont
Hiking involves preparation in terms of several important aspects. Salvamont is the app of the Romanian Mountain Rescue Association, providing valuable support for mountain experiences. It features an SOS function with a geolocation service to notify the dispatch center, which will have access to information such as your route, coordinates, altitude, and phone battery level. Additionally, it includes weather updates, mountain trails, slopes, and mountain cabins in Romania.
Booking
For accommodation reservations, Booking is an ideal choice, especially since it offers a wide range of options: hotels, guesthouses, and rental apartments. Booking simplifies price comparison and lets you read reviews from other travelers, ensuring the right choice for every tourist. Adding a direct booking widget from Booking to your page allows visitors to easily book their stay directly from the app.
Yesim
For those who prefer an easy mobile internet solution without switching local SIM cards, the Yesim app is an excellent option (it also offers web access). Yesim provides eSIM data plans, so tourists can navigate the internet, use maps, and other apps without interruptions. Activation is quick and intuitive, and plans are flexible depending on the length of your stay.
Waze
Waze is a GPS navigation app that provides real-time traffic information, including road alerts. Traffic data is gathered from users on the road. Waze suggests the best route based on current conditions. The app’s map is continuously updated, generating alerts for accidents, road hazards, weather conditions, police, and road restrictions.
BlaBla Car
This carpooling platform can be used for both long and short distances. It is ideal for tourists (and locals) who want to save on transportation costs. Often, a BlaBla Car ride is cheaper than a train or bus ticket. Plus, it’s a great way to meet locals and make new friends.
Tazz by eMAG
If you need a quick snack or want to enjoy traditional Romanian food from the comfort of your accommodation, Tazz by eMAG is a food delivery app available in most major cities in Romania. The app provides access to numerous local restaurants and even offers options to order other essential items.
Bolt și Uber
Bolt and Uber are excellent alternatives for fast and efficient urban transportation. Whether you need to reach a tourist attraction or travel between cities, both apps provide flexible and quick travel options.
CFR Călători bilete online
If you choose to travel around the country by train, the CFR Călători app can be a valuable ally. This app provides information about train routes, departure/arrival times, and even delays. It also includes the option to purchase tickets online.
Muzee și colecții din România
This is the app of the Friends of the National Museum of History of Romania Association, containing all the necessary information about museums in the country. Through it, you can discover museums in your area or other regions of interest. Museum spaces are categorized by type, with additional search filters. The app provides information about exhibits, photos, and GPS coordinates for museums.