Sighisoara · Romania
Burg Hostel
Bed bug reports
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Guest report Booking.com
Not sure why this has mixed reviews, the single room was perfect and a bit spooky, even captures the spirit of the town. Self check-in and codes are easy. I like the privacy and seclusion. Saw the staff once, so it isn't entirely run by ghosts! One small bed bug, but I'm not too fussed. Can't argue with price and location. Also comfy if creaky bed.
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Guest report Booking.com
The location. I was bitten by a bed bug when I was sleeping at 2AM. Even though I was lucky to find and kill it, but I couldn't fall asleep again. Actually the room was clean when I first entered the room, so I basically believe what the owner told me that it could be a 'gift' from previous guests. But still it was a terrible experience. That's why I have a low rate.
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Guest report Google Maps
Expérience proche de l’horreur. La propreté n’existe pas, les sols sont sales pas aspirés ni lavés, la poussière n’est pas faite, la salle de bain est sale avec des taches et des insectes morts. La cuvette des toilettes est cassée. Et le petit extra ! Vous trouverez des petites bêtes de compagnies … DES PUNAISES DE LIT ! On nous a changés de chambre après avoir découvert ceci, pour nous mettre dans une autre chambre encore plus sale ! Je vous le recommande que si vous voulez passer votre matinée à désinfecter au spray tout vos bagages et les laver après 😉 Ps : 1 étoile juste parce qu’on est obligé …
Vibe Analysis
Burg Hostel sits right inside Sighisoara's old citadel, close to the main square, clock tower, old town sights, lower-town grocery options and the station path. It is cheap, central, and set in an old historic building, so the strongest use case is a simple bed in the middle of the medieval core. The setup is hands-off: access is usually handled through door codes and online messages, with little or no front desk presence. That can be smooth if the instructions arrive clearly, but it also means the place can feel empty, hard to troubleshoot, and weak for social energy. This is not the buzzing hostel brain lab; it is more like a budget base with ancient walls and variable maintenance. There is a basement kitchen/common area, but it is a major caveat rather than a selling point. Cooking facilities may be limited to basics such as a fridge, microwave, kettle or toaster, and the basement can be damp, moldy, poorly equipped, or unpleasant to spend time in. A few social-space features have existed, including games tables, but missing equipment can make them unusable. Rooms can be clean and quiet, and some beds are fine, but comfort is inconsistent. Expect old fittings, squeaky or short beds in some rooms, attic layouts with slanted ceilings or awkward beams, limited ventilation in warm weather, cold rooms in colder weather, and bathrooms that may be dated, smelly, leaky, moldy, or short on hot water. It works best for a low-cost, one-night, location-first stay with basic expectations.
Signals to check
- No reliable front-desk presence; check-in and problem-solving may depend on door codes and online messages.
- The kitchen/common area is in the basement and may be damp, poorly equipped, or missing proper cooking facilities.
- Cleanliness, bathroom condition, bed comfort, room assignment, heating, ventilation, lockers, and hot water can be inconsistent.
- Solo travelers looking for an active social scene may find the hostel very quiet or empty.
- Parking is not straightforward inside the citadel, and luggage may need to be carried uphill or up stairs.