

Discovery Aparthotel Overview
First Impressions
Walking into Discovery Aparthotel, you immediately notice how they’ve nailed that sweet spot between hotel service and apartment freedom. The lobby feels modern without being cold, and honestly, the staff actually remembers your name after the first day — which is rarer than you’d think. It’s one of those places where you can tell they’ve thought about what travelers actually need, not just what looks good in photos.
Location & Getting Around
The location on Strada Emil Racoviță puts you in a genuinely useful part of Cluj-Napoca — close enough to the action but away from the tourist chaos. You’re about a 15-minute walk to the Old Town, which means you can stumble back after exploring the local bars without paying for a taxi. The neighborhood has that authentic Romanian feel with actual locals going about their business, plus there’s decent parking if you’re driving (and let’s be honest, that’s gold in this city).
The Apartment Experience
Here’s where this four-star place really shines — each apartment comes with a proper kitchen that you’ll actually use. I mean, it’s not just a mini-fridge and a sad coffee maker; we’re talking full-sized appliances and enough counter space to prep a real meal. The room layouts feel thoughtful too, with separate sleeping and living areas that don’t make you feel cramped even if you’re staying for a week.
Daily Life Here
What I love about staying here is how quickly it feels normal. The housekeeping team works around your schedule instead of barging in at 9 AM, and there’s a small fitness area that’s actually clean and functional. You know what’s unexpected? The Wi-Fi is genuinely fast — I worked from here for three days without wanting to throw my laptop out the window. The restaurant downstairs serves solid Romanian dishes, though you’ll probably want to explore the city’s food scene too.
Why Guests Love It
That 9.7 rating isn’t an accident — Discovery Aparthotel gets the details right in ways that matter for real stays. It’s perfect for business travelers who need space to work, couples wanting to cook breakfast together, or anyone planning to stay more than a couple nights. The value here is excellent for Cluj-Napoca, especially when you factor in having your own kitchen and the flexibility that brings to your travel budget.
Discovery Aparthotel Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Bedroom Apartment | 2 × 1 king bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 4 | $168 |


Reviews of Discovery Aparthotel
Exceptional – Cagri from Romania – July 17, 2025 (10/10)
everything was good.
Definitely Reccommended – Refik from Turkey – June 27, 2025 (10/10)
Everything was perfect. Clean, comfortable, useful, great location, the best owner…..
Definitely reccommended.Exceptional – Mihaela from United States – June 27, 2025 (10/10)
Very clean property and apartment. Beautifully designed and was everything we needed.
What could be improved: Needed to climb 3 flights of stairs and no elevator. Not a deal breaker.Worth to recommend – Xiang from China – October 23, 2023 (10/10)
Very clean and big.
What could be improved: All goodVery cosy accomodation – Delia from Romania – October 1, 2023 (10/10)
Very nice and clean apartment. Everything was perfect.
Modern apartment in great location – Mor from Israel – September 1, 2023 (10/10)
Location, all new, great person
What could be improved: You need to bring coins for parking if you have more than 1 car (because of Cluj city parking..)Exceptional – Aalonsog from United Kingdom – June 11, 2023 (10/10)
Excellent communication
We enjoyed our stay! – Maria from Greece – April 19, 2023 (10/10)
Excellent, beautiful location. The apartment is large, comfortable, warm with nice decoration! Very comfortable mattresses!
What could be improved: I think it would have been useful having a bread toasterExceptional – Romina-mihaela from United Kingdom – April 16, 2023 (10/10)
amazing and friendly apartment 🥰
very good – Ioana from Romania – January 29, 2023 (10/10)
everything you need
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Central Park: 800 m
- Cetatuia Park: 700 m
- Palatul Babos: 500 m
- Parc David Ferenc: 700 m
- The Museum Square: 750 m
- Parc Călărașilor: 700 m
- Placa Comemorativă 1989: 350 m
- Loc de Joacă General Dragalina: 450 m
- Templul Memorial Al Deportaților: 650 m
- National Museum of Transylvanian History: 800 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/Bar Vila Astoria: 250 m
- Restaurant Capriccio Bistro: 650 m
- Restaurant Fast Food Shenyang: 700 m
Top attractions:
- Banffy Palace: 900 m
- Daffodils’ Park: 2.5 km
- Tailors’ Bastion: 1.7 km
- Adrenalin Park Cluj: 10 km
- Statue of Matthias Corvinus: 1 km
- Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden: 2 km
- Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu: 900 m
- Transylvanian Museum of Ethnography: 1.2 km
Natural Beauty:
- Forest Pădurea Bărcului: 11 km
Public transit:
- Train Clujana: 3 km
- Train Cluj-Napoca Central Train Station: 1.1 km
Closest Airports:
- Târgu Mureș Transylvania Airport: 99 km
- Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport: 7 km
Facilities
Spa:
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Bedroom:
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Walk-in closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Kitchen:
- High chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Common Areas:
- Shared lounge/T V area
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Inner courtyard view
- City view
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/Marble floor
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Interconnecting room(s) available
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Suit press
- Iron
Transportation:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Romanian
Cleaning Services:
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
Services & Extras:
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Media & Technology:
- Blu-ray player
- Game console – Nintendo Wii
- Game console
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Video
- CD player
- DVD player
- Radio
- Fax
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Business Facilities:
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
Front Desk Services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Kitchen
- Terrace
- Airport shuttle
- Air conditioning
- View
- Bathtub
Building Characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Entertainment & Family Services:
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Baby safety gates
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
Parking Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Convenience store on site


House Rules at Discovery Aparthotel
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.
Check-out:
- From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest reviews
Staff:
Comfort:
Location:
Free Wifi:
Facilities:
Cleanliness:
Value for money:

