Dracula’s Castle or Bran Castle in Transylvania is easily the most famous landmark in Romania. Its hidden passages, narrow staircases, and haunted atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for any tourist. It’s one of the main reasons Transylvania kept its mystical and occult image throughout the years.
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Beyond being the inspiration behind the “Dracula” novel by Bram Stoker, Bran Dracula’s Castle, and the surrounding area, have a larger and impressive heritage. Let’s learn more about its incredible history.
How much does it cost to visit Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania
Opening Hours and Schedules
Like most attractions in Romania, the touristic attraction has a low and a high season. Based on it, the schedules for visitation are different.
In the low season, between the 1st of October to 31st of March, the schedule is:
- Monday: 12:00 to 16:00 (last admission);
- Tuesday to Sunday: 09:00 to 16:00 (last admission).
In the high season, between the 1st of April to the 30th of September, Bran Castle is open:
- Monday: 12:00 to 18:00 (last admission);
- Tuesday to Sunday: 09:00 to 18:00 (last admission).
Bran Dracula’s Castle: Tickets Price / Fee
In our TravelMaker tours, your Entrance fees for Dracula’s Castle Bran are included in the price of the tour. So you don’t have to worry about that, once we arrive at Bran. Dracula’s Castle Bran – the ticket prices:
- For adults: 70 Lei (14.7€)
- Seniors (65+): 50 Lei (10.05€)
- Students: 40 Lei (8.04€)
- Children: 20 Lei (4 €)
- School groups (>20 ppl): 15 Lei (3 €)
- Torture Chambers: 20 Lei (4 €)
- Time Tunnel: 30 Lei (6 €)
All disabled or institutionalized guests get free access. Also, children under 7 years get free access. For the discounted tickets you will need your ID to prove you are over 65 years or the Student ID.
All the access tickets include amateur photography and taking videos. For professional photography or videography, a signed contract is needed, and the museum administration will create a custom offer.
Tickets bought on the premises are good for the day. If you’d like, you can buy tickets in advance from the official site.
Bran Dracula’s Castle: Events
On the first weekend after Halloween, each year a party is hosted. Besides the specific decor you’ll also get:
- Spooky music
- A scary tour of the attraction
- Dim lights
- Meeting Count Dracula and his friends
- Candy for the kids
- Red wine for adults.
Even if you can take your kids trick-or-treating in the haunted tour of the mansion, the real party is only for adults. The party takes place in a tent in the Royal Park. Everyone will be showing off their costumes and enjoying their time until the early hours of the morning.
For a more romantic experience, you can buy a ticket for the Halloween Gourmet Dinner at Bran Castle’s Restaurant that starts at 19. You can follow the calendar of events at the Dracula’s Castle on the official website BRAN CASTLE: WHAT’S NEXT?
How much does it cost to stay at Dracula’s Castle, in Romania
Accommodation included in the price of the tour Bran Dracula’s Castle
If you plan on spending a night or two in the area we’d suggest you consider the 3-day tour into Transylvania. We’d show you Bran Castle in Transylvania and also other incredible tourist attractions including:
- Curtea de Argeș Monastery
- Cozia Monastery
- Historical Sibiu Center
- Biertan Fortified church
- Sighisoara Medieval town
- Brasov Medieval town
- Mountain resort Sinaia
- Peles Castle
In the price of the tour, you have an overnight stay in Sibiu and one in Brasov, at 3-star hotels. Breakfast is also included. If you’d rather stay in Bran, there are numerous great accommodations here as well. We’ll mention just two here:
Conacul Törzburger (The Törzburger Manor)
It’s only 500 meters away from the fortress and it offers all the amenities. Their rooms come with:
- Wardrobes
- Flat-Screen TVs
- Private bathrooms
- Free Wi-Fi Connection
The manor also has a restaurant and a bar, which means you can also choose a buffet breakfast here. It also features a garden and there are numerous non-smoking rooms. For a double room, their prices are around 120 € per night. It’s one of the best-rated accommodations around this destination, so you should consider it. Visit the website to see the prices and all the facilities!
Hanul Bran in the area of Dracula’s Castle
A great alternative for accommodation in the area of Dracula’s Castle is Hanul Bran. The hotel has a large restaurant with a medieval-themed hall. They offer many traditional local dishes. The rooms have spectacular views of the Bucegi mountains or the Dracula’s Bran Castle. They offer everything you might need in your holiday room:
- Carpeted floors
- Minibars
- Desks
- Private bathrooms with showers, hairdryers, and free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cable TV
The prices start at 75 € per night. You can even get them at a lower price if you book in advance. Visit the website to see the prices and all the facilities!
A magical guided tour in the Dracula’s Castle Bran, Romania
Here at TravelMaker, we offer many tours in which you can visit this particular destination. You’ll have the opportunity to learn even more about its history and legends. Book today one of these tours to see it for yourself:
- The Medieval Transylvania Tour
- Two Castles in One Day
- Transylvania Break Tour from Bucharest, Romania
Our shared tours to Dracula’s Castle Bran in Transylvania are for up to 16 people. We will meet up in front of the Romanian Athenaeum. We can also pick you up in front of the hotel you are staying at, in Bucharest, for an extra fee. From there we will drive by minibus to all the destinations on the tour you booked.
The guides that will present you the landmarks are friendly and professional. They are fluent in English and can answer any questions you have about Dracula’s Castle. Audio guides are also available in Spanish, Italian and French, from your mobile phone.
When booking the tour for Dracula’s Castle Bran in Transylvania, let us know if you need the audio guide in any of the languages mentioned above, so we can send you the app installation details beforehand.
The winding path up the hill will take you to the incredible building. From the entrance, we will have many stairs to go up and down, so keep that in mind for your kids or if you have a disability.
Private tour Dracula’s Castle Bran in Transylvania
The Private Trip to Peles Castle & Bran Dracula Castle might help you more in this situation. We’d have all the time in the world to visit the haunted castle.
The whole tour will take around an hour. You’ll get to learn more about how the building was created, who owned it and its importance in the area.
After the tour is over, depending on the schedule, we’ll see the next attractions, stay overnight in one of the medieval cities or take you back to your accommodation in Bucharest.
Two Castles in One Day – Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Brasov in Transylvania
if you want to visit 2 castles in one day, just book the tour Two Castles in One Day – Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Brasov in Transylvania and we’ll take care of it. That’s the short and easy answer for you. We’ll take the whole group to Bran Castle by car or minivan. It usually takes around 3 hours to get there from Bucharest.
This well-known destination is also surrounded by ski resorts in the area. That means that during weekends and the cold season, driving from Bucharest to Bran can take longer than expected.
Driving there is the best option but not the only one. You can take the train from Bucharest to Brasov, the nearest city. The closest train stops are in Zărnești and Râșnov, but you might not find anyone speaking English in the area to give you directions or help you find a cab. Near these two train stops, some busses can take you.
BY TRAIN – the ride from Bucharest to Brasov takes between 2.5 and 3.5 hours. A ticket is around 70 LEI (14 €). If you buy it online you will get a 5% discount.
Once you arrive in Brasov, you’ll have to take either a cab or bus. The bus stop is far away from the train station and leaves every 30 minutes during the week or once an hour, on weekends.
- The bus ticket is around 15 LEI (3 Euro) but you’ll have a lot of walking and waiting at the station. The cab can cost up to 100 LEI (20 Euro).
But the great advantage is that you can choose our tour and you don’t have to worry about this. We’ll take care of the transportation and it’s all included in the tour price.
How does the Dracula’s Castle Bran look inside?
More than a medieval chateau for royal families, Dracula’s Castle Bran was built as a defensive stronghold. You can see that in its incredible exterior and its wooden interior details. It has 57 rooms, a secret passageway that takes you to the terrace below the watchtower. On the grounds Queen Marie built:
- a guesthouse,
- a wooden church,
- staff housing,
- stables and a garage.
Most of these buildings are used today for housing the restaurant, tea house, and souvenir shops.
The Saxons of the region that helped build the initial fortification have left their mark. The wooden beams on the white walls and the dark woodgrains complementing the shape of the windows are familiar to their architectural style.
Even if the interior rooms seem simple there are precious unique details in each room. The layout of the rooms and the many small nooks and crannies make it interesting.
There are rounded, ornate and geometrical patterns on small windows. They let sunlight play on opposite walls and create texture in the Dracula’s Castle Bran interiors.
The furniture inside is deemed for a king. Many of the bookcases were custom made for space. They have numerous details of handcrafted figures and painted panels. The terracotta stoves have painted motifs. Each room has a different style and story on the fireplace.
Come and be inspired by this simple but elegant architecture style. We will guide you through the castle and answer all your questions.
The interior courtyard with the well, the outside towers and terraces offer incredible views of the mountains and the region. There are many winding stairs to go up and down to see all the corners of the Dracula’s Castle Bran.
Visit Dracula’s Castle Bran in Transylvania, Romania!
This is all you need to know about the most famous landmark in Romania. The reason why it’s known is what connects the Transylvania region to all the vampire stories. The truth is somewhere in the middle.
Find out for yourself by booking our tours today! You can enjoy up to 3-days in this mystical medieval region of Europe.
If you are interested in top things to do and see in Transylvania read more about it in this article: Things to do and see in Transylvania- Discover the Legends!