home as home

home as home Overview

First Impressions

Walking into home as home feels exactly like its name suggests — you’re stepping into someone’s carefully curated living space rather than a typical hotel. This four-star apartment sits on the fourth floor of a residential building in Cluj-Napoca, and honestly, that’s part of its charm. The moment you unlock the door, there’s this immediate sense of “oh, I could actually live here” that most hotels never quite capture. It’s the kind of place that makes you reconsider what hospitality really means.

The Space Itself

The room — well, it’s really more of a complete living space — strikes that perfect balance between homey and polished. You’ve got a proper kitchen that’s actually functional (not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation), which means you can grab groceries from the local markets and cook if you want to. The furnishings feel thoughtfully chosen rather than bulk-ordered from some hotel supply catalog. I mean, there are actual books on the shelves and art that someone clearly picked because they liked it, not because it matched a corporate aesthetic.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about the Portelanului area — you’re tucked into a residential neighborhood that feels authentically Cluj, but you’re not stranded somewhere inconvenient. The fact that couples consistently rate this location so highly (9.6 out of 10) makes total sense when you experience it yourself. You can walk to the city center without breaking a sweat, but when you come back in the evening, you’re away from the tourist crowds and late-night bar noise. Plus, there’s free private parking right on site, which anyone who’s tried to park in European city centers will tell you is basically gold.

What Makes It Work

The attention to detail here is what sets it apart from your standard accommodation. The host has clearly thought through what travelers actually need — good Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out during video calls, proper lighting for reading, enough outlets near the bed for your devices. It’s those small things that you don’t notice when they’re done right, but definitely notice when they’re not. The 9.8 rating isn’t just impressive numbers — you can feel why guests rate it so highly once you’re settled in. Every element serves a purpose.

Why Guests Love It

What keeps people coming back (and writing those glowing reviews) is how this place manages to feel both special and comfortable at the same time. You’re not performing “staying at a fancy hotel” — you’re just living well for a few days in Cluj-Napoca. Whether you’re here for work, exploring the city, or using it as a base for Transylvania adventures, home as home gives you that rare thing: a place that actually feels like a temporary home rather than just somewhere to sleep between activities. This is hospitality reimagined.

To book a hotel in Cluj-Napoca during TIFF festival, visitors plan ahead to balance film screenings with quiet Cetățuia Hill walks.

home as home Accommodations

Reviews of home as home

• Exceptional – Marina from Israel – August 24, 2025 (10/10)

  Very comfortable and modern apartment with all facilities

• Wonderful – Gabriella from Switzerland – August 19, 2025 (9/10)

  Splendid apartment in a new building, with great facilities and comfortable bed. I booked this for my parents and they enjoyed their stay a lot! The AC worked perfectly in both bedroom and living room. There's also a small groceries shop next to the building. Definitely recommend it for longer stays in Cluj!
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great!

• Cosy clean appartment – Bianca from Romania – July 8, 2025 (10/10)

  It is a cosy apartment which allowed us to get the proper rest we needed for a night! Very clean and tidy! The guest was really helpful and provided all the information we needed! The parking place is very nice to have! We had a lovely stay here!
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Exceptional – Sebastian from Ireland – May 9, 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent property with perfect size for a short term stay

• Exceptional – Claudia from Romania – February 11, 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was very good. The owner was also very nice

• Exceptional – Chivuta from Romania – January 16, 2025 (10/10)

  Everything , was really clean and very comfortable

• Exceptional – Johansson from Finland – October 25, 2024 (10/10)

  clean, lot of space, modern

• Exceptional – Charles from United Kingdom – October 5, 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful appartment close to everything we needed. Shop at bottom of building. Massive tv we watched the football on. Well decorated
  
  What could be improved: Everything was perfect

• Great apartment – Alexandra from Belgium – September 12, 2024 (10/10)

  Very nice apartment, in a new building. The apartment was super clean and the host was very responsive.

• The most spacious 1 bedroom apartment i booked – Maria from Romania – September 3, 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment is new, modern and very very spacious.
  I also loved the fact that a profi market was just outside the building.
  It has everything you need for a cozy stay, but also that something extra.. for me that was the nespresso machine and a milk frothing machine Made myself a yummy capuccino and enjoyed it on the balcony. My mom loved the huge TV and the comfy sofa
  The purpose of my visit in Cluj this time was medical, and for those seeking treatment at the private hospital Digenio, this is the perfect stay. The hospital 1 min walk away.
  
  What could be improved: There wasn’t anything we didn’t like.

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