Hotels in Vâlcea, Romania

Vâlcea sits in Romania's Carpathian foothills, with a continental climate that brings warm summers (up to 86°F/30°C) and snowy winters (down to 23°F/-5°C). It's famous for its health spas along the Olt River, like Călimănești-Căciulata, and the 14th-century Cozia Monastery. In summer, you can hike the Cozia Mountains or soak in mineral springs, while winter brings skiing at Voineasa and quiet walks through the medieval stone streets of Băile Govora.