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Băile Herculane
The thermal spa in the Cerna valley, with Hercules Square and its Habsburg baths, caves right above the streets and trails up to Domogled.
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What to see in Băile Herculane
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Historic squarePiața Hercules și Statuia lui Hercules
The square at the heart of the old resort, surrounded by Habsburg spa buildings, with a bronze statue of Hercules from 1847.
Centrul istoric
2Cave, archaeological sitePeștera Hoților (Grota Haiducilor)
A cave about 143 metres long on the right bank of the Cerna, reached by a stone staircase, lived in from prehistory to the Middle Ages.
Nord (Hotel Roman)
3Viewpoint and hiking trailCrucea Albă și poteca spre Domogled
A white cross on a rocky spur above the resort, the first viewpoint on the yellow-stripe trail to Domogled peak (1,105 m).
Malul stâng al Cernei (Domogled)
4Historic bathhouse, open to visitorsBăile Apollo
The former 'Common Bath' or 'Great Bath' on Hercules Square, with old pools and bathing cabins, opened to visitors by a private operator.
Centrul istoric- 5Steam cave
Grota cu Aburi
A small grotto on the slope above the resort, where hot steam rises through a crack in the rock.
Nord (Circuitul Foișoarelor)
Where to eat in Băile Herculane
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Restaurant with terrace
Terasa Baitz
Restaurant with a terrace at the northern end of the resort, serving Romanian food, grills and fish.
Nord (strada Uzinei) - 2Restaurant with terrace
Popas Flora
Restaurant with a terrace on Castanilor Street, part of a small roadside inn, between the newer hotel area and the old centre.
Strada Castanilor - 3Serbian restaurant
Kafana Sârbului
Serbian restaurant on Cerna Street in the old centre, serving pljeskavica, soups and goulash.
Centrul istoric - 4Restaurant
Taverna lui Hercules
Restaurant right on Hercules Square, next to the statue, with Romanian and international food.
Centrul istoric - 5Romanian restaurant
La Johnny (Pensiunea Cuibul Viselor)
The restaurant of the Cuibul Viselor guesthouse in Pecinișca, with Romanian dishes cooked to order, soups and grills.
Pecinișca
Where to stay in Băile Herculane
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 13-star hotel
Hotel Holiday Maria
Three-star hotel on Zăvoiului Street, with a buffet breakfast and access to a sulphurous thermal-water pool at the sister guesthouse next door.
Strada Zăvoiului - 24-star hotel
Hotel Versay
Hotel in the old centre on Cerna Street, with a restaurant, sauna, hot tub and 24-hour reception.
Centrul istoric - 34-star guesthouse
Pension Noblesse
Four-star guesthouse in Pecinișca, with a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden and a children's playground.
Pecinișca - 4Hotel
Hotel Artemis
Small hotel in the newer hotel area in the south of the resort, with a seasonal outdoor pool and a buffet breakfast.
Zona hotelurilor noi - 54-star guesthouse
Casa Decebal
Four-star guesthouse on Zăvoiului Street, with a garden, hot tub, shared kitchen and barbecue area.
Strada Zăvoiului
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Băile Herculane?
We recommend Piața Hercules și Statuia lui Hercules (historic square, Centrul istoric): It is a listed monument of national value, and the statue holds 4.3 on Google from more than 7,100 reviews. Other picks: Peștera Hoților (Grota Haiducilor), Crucea Albă și poteca spre Domogled, Băile Apollo and Grota cu Aburi.
Where to eat in Băile Herculane?
We recommend Terasa Baitz (restaurant with terrace, Nord (strada Uzinei)): It holds 4.7 on Google from more than 1,400 reviews. Other picks: Popas Flora, Kafana Sârbului, Taverna lui Hercules and La Johnny (Pensiunea Cuibul Viselor).
Where to stay in Băile Herculane?
We recommend Hotel Holiday Maria (3-star hotel, Strada Zăvoiului): It holds 9.7 on Booking from more than 250 reviews. Other picks: Hotel Versay, Pension Noblesse, Hotel Artemis and Casa Decebal.
How far is Băile Herculane from Reșița?
About 120 km by road from Reșița.
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.