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Lugoj
The county's second town, split in two by the Timiș and joined by the 1902 Iron Bridge.
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Where to stay in Lugoj
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Boutique hotel
J'adore Boutique Hotel
Three-star hotel on the road out towards Caransebeș, with its own restaurant, a garden and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Sud (DN6 spre Caransebeș)€€ - 2Serviced apartments
Palatul Lugoj
Apartments with kitchenettes inside the former Prefecture building, on the main square next to the Iron Bridge.
Centru€€ - 3Town hotel
Hotel Dacia
Classic three-star hotel in the centre, a few steps from the museum and the Iron Bridge.
Centru€ - 4Guesthouse
Pensiunea Razada
Quiet guesthouse in the north of town with a saltwater pool, a restaurant and free parking.
Nord (Hezeriș)€€ - 5Hotel rooms
Royal Rooms by J'adore
New rooms opened in November 2025 in the former Royal restaurant, run by the J'adore team.
Est (Țesătorilor)€
Where to eat in Lugoj
Meals worth the trip.
- 1European restaurant
Restaurant J'adore
The J'adore hotel restaurant, with a European and Romanian menu, vegetarian options and a terrace.
Sud (DN6 spre Caransebeș)€€ - 2Austrian restaurant
Gasthaus Eduard
Restaurant serving Austrian and Central European food, close to the station.
Gar　 - 3Restaurant and pizzeria
Ryno's
Central restaurant with pizza, burgers, pasta and a lunch menu, next to the museum.
Centru€ - 4Romanian restaurant
Broasca Verde
Simple restaurant with Romanian food, grilled mici and soups, just north of the centre.
Cotu Mic€ - 5Food market
Piața agroalimentară Timișul
The town's main market, with vegetables, fruit, cheese and produce from local farmers.
Centru€
What to see in Lugoj
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Historic bridgePodul de Fier
Steel truss bridge over the Timiș, opened in August 1902 and the town's emblem.
CentruFree
2Baroque churchBiserica Ortodoxă Adormirea Maicii Domnului
Two-towered Orthodox church built between 1759 and 1766, one of the largest Baroque buildings in the Banat.
CentruFree
3Medieval towerTurnul Sfântul Nicolae
Bell tower of a vanished medieval church, the oldest surviving structure in Lugoj.
CentruFree
4History museumMuzeul de Istorie, Etnografie și Artă Plastică Lugoj
The town museum, with archaeology, folk dress, memorial documents and art, in an 1898–1899 bank building.
Centru€
5Neoclassical cathedralCatedrala Greco-Catolică Coborârea Sfântului Spirit
Cathedral of the Greek Catholic Eparchy of Lugoj, built 1843–1854 in neoclassical style on the main square.
CentruFree
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay in Lugoj?
We recommend J'adore Boutique Hotel (boutique hotel, Sud (DN6 spre Caransebeș)): It has the strongest guest reviews of any hotel in Lugoj and a restaurant that locals use too. Other picks: Palatul Lugoj, Hotel Dacia, Pensiunea Razada and Royal Rooms by J'adore.
Where to eat in Lugoj?
We recommend Restaurant J'adore (european restaurant, Sud (DN6 spre Caransebeș)): It has the best rating of any restaurant in Lugoj, from nearly 2,000 Google reviews. Other picks: Gasthaus Eduard, Ryno's, Broasca Verde and Piața agroalimentară Timișul.
What to see in Lugoj?
We recommend Podul de Fier (historic bridge, Centru): It is the image of Lugoj and joins the two historic halves of the town. Other picks: Biserica Ortodoxă Adormirea Maicii Domnului, Turnul Sfântul Nicolae, Muzeul de Istorie, Etnografie și Artă Plastică Lugoj and Catedrala Greco-Catolică Coborârea Sfântului Spirit.
How far is Lugoj from Timișoara?
About 69 km by road from Timișoara.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.