Strada Între Lacuri 20, 400394 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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YamaLuxe Apartments – Between The Lakes – close to Iulius Mall Overview

First Impressions

YamaLuxe Apartments – Between The Lakes – close to Iulius Mall sits in one of Cluj-Napoca’s quieter residential areas, and honestly, the name tells you everything you need to know. You’re literally positioned between two small lakes — which sounds more romantic than it actually is, but the setting is genuinely peaceful. The building itself has that modern Romanian apartment block vibe, clean and functional without trying too hard to impress.

The Space

What you get here is essentially a well-equipped apartment rather than a traditional hotel room, and that makes all the difference for longer stays. The kitchen setup is actually quite decent — I mean, you’ve got proper appliances and enough counter space to cook real meals, not just heat up instant noodles. The living area flows nicely into the sleeping space, and there’s enough storage that you won’t be living out of your suitcase the entire time.

Location Reality Check

Here’s the thing about being “close to Iulius Mall” — it’s walkable, sure, but you’re talking about a 15-minute stroll through residential streets. That’s not necessarily bad though, because you get to see how locals actually live in Cluj-Napoca instead of just bouncing between tourist spots. The parking situation is straightforward, which anyone who’s driven in Romanian cities will appreciate.

What Actually Works

The four-star rating feels right for what you’re getting — this isn’t trying to be fancy, it’s trying to be functional and comfortable. The wifi actually works properly (always a gamble with apartment rentals), and the place stays quiet even though you’re in the city. You know what surprised me? The water pressure in the shower is consistently good, and the heating system doesn’t have those weird quirks that plague so many Romanian apartments.

Why Guests Love It

Look, if you want room service and a concierge desk, this isn’t your place. But if you’re planning to stay in Cluj-Napoca for more than a couple nights and want something that feels less touristy, YamaLuxe delivers on its promise. The 9.2 rating makes sense when you consider that most guests are probably comparing it to other apartment rentals rather than traditional hotels — and in that context, the attention to detail really shows.

Apartments in Cluj-Napoca suit families with hilltop windows, full kitchens, and sunset walks through Mănăștur parks.

YamaLuxe Apartments – Between The Lakes – close to Iulius Mall Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2$68
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Reviews of YamaLuxe Apartments – Between The Lakes – close to Iulius Mall

  • Short term – Daniel from Romania – March 14, 2025 (10/10)

    Perfect location, and everything was excellent!

  • Exceptional – Seulean from Romania – September 23, 2024 (10/10)

    Very clean, spacious, lovely view & location

    What could be improved: Shower head should be replaced, it looks quite a bit

  • Exceptional – Mara from Romania – March 9, 2025 (10/10)

    Very nice stay, clean apartment, very good price quality balance, good location, good communication with host

  • Recomand! – Denisa from Romania – April 2, 2025 (10/10)

    Totul a fost superb,locatia f buna si un apartament unde te simti ca acasa. Gazda pe masura. O sa revin cu siguranta!

  • Recomand – Ionel from Romania – March 10, 2025 (10/10)

    Este aproape de Iulius-mall, este curat și are toate cele necesare.

    What could be improved: Numărul de telefon de pe booking era închis.

  • Exceptional – Vasile-florin from Romania – March 4, 2025 (10/10)

    Totul la superlativ.

  • Exceptional – Andi from Romania – January 17, 2025 (10/10)

    What could be improved: Nu a fost suficient de cald

  • Zonă bună, liniștită, aproape de Iulius Mall (5 minute pe jos), curat,preț avantajos. – Beudean from Romania – January 13, 2025 (10/10)

    Totul a fost în regulă.

    What could be improved: –

  • Minimálistán kialakított ,kényelmes hely. – Kalló from Romania – October 11, 2024 (9/10)

    Az ágy és a fürdő .

    What could be improved: Nem működőt a kábel tv

  • Exceptional – Levinte from Romania – September 22, 2025 (10/10)

    Totul super bine!!!

    What could be improved: Mirosul de fum de tigara,era foarte înțepător.Din pacate acolo bănuiesc ca se fumează în interior,canapeaua era arsa de tigara…

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Herculane: 1.2 km
  • Totto Space: 550 m
  • Slanic Alley: 1.2 km
  • Parc aventura: 1.8 km
  • Parcul Gheorgheni: 1 km
  • Loc de Joacă Inului: 1.2 km
  • Loc de Joacă Crinului: 1.5 km
  • Iulius Parc Cluj-Napoca: 900 m
  • Loc de Joacă Herculane: 1.2 km
  • Loc de Joacă Dorobanților: 1.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Impact: 400 m
  • Restaurant La Șes: 350 m
  • Restaurant Gemellini – Pasta Fresca Artigianale: 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Banffy Palace: 3 km
  • Daffodils’ Park: 3.3 km
  • Tailors’ Bastion: 2.6 km
  • The Museum Square: 3.4 km
  • Adrenalin Park Cluj: 12 km
  • Statue of Matthias Corvinus: 3.2 km
  • Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden: 3.7 km
  • Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu: 3.6 km
  • Transylvanian Museum of Ethnography: 3.4 km
  • National Museum of Transylvanian History: 3.4 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Forest Pădurea Bărcului: 7 km

Public transit:

  • Train Clujana: 1.7 km
  • Train Cluj-Napoca Central Train Station: 3.6 km

Closest Airports:

  • Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport: 3.8 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Convenience store on site
  • Hair/Beauty salon

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Miscellaneous:

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Romanian

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided

Most popular facilities:

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Parking Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Parking garage

Other for your stay:

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchenette
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House Rules at YamaLuxe Apartments – Between The Lakes – close to Iulius Mall

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 12:00 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:

9.2

Comfort:

8.9

Location:

9.5

Free Wifi:

7.5

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

9.2