Name: Pension am Schneiderturm
Address: Zidul Cetatii Nr. 4, 545400 Sighişoara, Romania, Zidul Cetatii Nr. 4, Mureş, 545400, Romania
Rating: 9.5

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Guesthouse Pension am Schneiderturm

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I love my stay in Sighisoara with Pension Am Schneiderturm. The hotel is inside the citadel wall! Perfect location to see the old city. The hotel has a rustic character with oak wood for furniture... The room is cosy and comfortable. The most impactful thing for me is the kindness of the host... he is very accommodating and generous. Served breakfast with care and the food are well-thought of... Very much recommended to everyone who travels in Sighisoara.

Amie, Philippines

Amazing place! Host is very helpful and gave some advice. Very pleasant to speak with! Even helped me with my bus tickets and taxi. Thank you :)

Sian, United Kingdom

Welcoming and accommodating proprietor—gave me elderflower drink upon arrival and Sighișoara memento upon leaving. Breakfast was tops in the wine cellar below. Room with loft bed was perfect for me. Luxuriously soft bedding. Very clean bathroom. Location cannot be beat for walking medieval town after dark.

Rebecca, United States of America

The owner is welcoming and very attentive. Including a welcoming drink. Charming decor. Good location. Bkfast buffet has primarily local products. Easy to. Communicate prior to arriving.

Gwh, United States of America

This is a beautiful place and the location is perfectly charming. The owner puts a great deal of pride into his breakfast offerings which include homemade yogurt.

Paul, United States of America

The hotel was at the Traitors Tower, easy to find. The Owner communicated with us prior to be sure we found him and with driving instructions to the Citidel, an appreciated gesture. The breakfast was organic, very good and charming in the old world atmosphere. He directed us to less touristy, quality restaurants. Parking was free and easy but not within the Citidel. Definately would stay again

Lynn, United States of America

Perfect location within old town of Sighisoara. Beautiful historic but updated room. Helpful host with generous breakfast & welcome drinks.

Debra, Canada

Attractive hotel in old building near one of the gates of the walled city. Beautiful interior. The owner/manager was very helpful with orienting me to town and helping me arrange transportation to my next town. He serve me breakfast earlier than scheduled so that I could make an early bus. The food was fresh and fabulous at the breakfast. The room was Jeanne, but I think that was this close before hand. Otherwise the room was great.

Jeffrey, United States of America

The owner of the pension is extremely friendly and helpful. We were given cool nice drinks after taking a long and tiring journey to reach there. He showed us maps of interesting places to visit. When learning that we were leaving early next morning, he offered to make breakfast for our group by 6:30a.m. There was a great variety of organic foods, eggs and fruits provided in the breakfast. The price of the rooms was a bit high because a dancing festival was held in Sighisoara during the time of our visit.

Kat, Hong Kong

The location of the pension is really good as it can be reached by cars in the old town while the environment remains quiet and cosy. The owner was extremely nice and helpful. He prepared breakfast for my family at 6:30 a.m. after learning that we had to leave early next morning. There is a great variety of organic food (incl vegi, milk and cheese) to choose from in the breakfast. He also provided us nice cool welcome drinks when we reached the pension after a long and tiring journey.

Katherine, Hong Kong

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What guests loved the most:
“I love my stay in Sighisoara with Pension Am Schneiderturm. The hotel is inside the citadel wall! Perfect location to see the old city. The hotel has a rustic character with oak wood for furniture... ”

Amie Philippines
“Amazing place! Host is very helpful and gave some advice. Very pleasant to speak with! Even helped me with my bus tickets and taxi. Thank you :)”

Sian United Kingdom
“Welcoming and accommodating proprietor—gave me elderflower drink upon arrival and Sighișoara memento upon leaving. Breakfast was tops in the wine cellar below. Room with loft bed was perfect for me....”

Rebecca United States of America
“The owner is welcoming and very attentive. Including a welcoming drink. Charming decor. Good location. Bkfast buffet has primarily local products. Easy to. Communicate prior to arriving.”

Gwh United States of America
“This is a beautiful place and the location is perfectly charming. The owner puts a great deal of pride into his breakfast offerings which include homemade yogurt.”

Paul United States of America
“The hotel was at the Traitors Tower, easy to find. The Owner communicated with us prior to be sure we found him and with driving instructions to the Citidel, an appreciated gesture. ”

Lynn United States of America
“Perfect location within old town of Sighisoara. Beautiful historic but updated room. Helpful host with generous breakfast & welcome drinks.”

Debra Canada
“Attractive hotel in old building near one of the gates of the walled city. Beautiful interior. ”

Jeffrey United States of America
“The owner of the pension is extremely friendly and helpful. We were given cool nice drinks after taking a long and tiring journey to reach there. He showed us maps of interesting places to visit. ”

Kat Hong Kong
“The location of the pension is really good as it can be reached by cars in the old town while the environment remains quiet and cosy. The owner was extremely nice and helpful. ”

Katherine Hong Kong

One of our top picks in Sighişoara.Dating back to 1797 the Unesco classified historical building Pension am Schneiderturm is located in the Medieval Citadel of Sighişoara. Through construction and architectural style it forms an integral part both of the Tailors' Tower and of the Citadel's Wall.

Traditionally restored, the guest house provides comfortable accommodations, furnished with authentic pieces of furniture in massive wood and boasting their own fully-equipped, private bathrooms.

The Pension am Schneiderturm offers modern, well-kept bicycles free of charge to its guests, making it possible to explore the surroundings on 2 wheels.

The complimentary breakfast consists of local products, purchased from the farmers living in the villages close to Sighişoara.

Public parking lots are available within a 3 or 5 minutes walk from the property, free of charge and no reservation is needed.

This is our guests' favorite part of Sighişoara, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Sighişoara! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Sighişoara! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Located in the top-rated area in Sighişoara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Small areas of brightly painted houses lining picturesque squares and cobblestone streets make Sighișoara's old town a feast for the eyes. You'll find treetops intertwined with steeples and a 210-foot-high clock tower.

Closest Landmarks

Saschiz Fortified Church
8.3 miles
Biertan Fortified Church
14.2 miles
Viscri Fortified Church
18.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Casa Georg Kraus Restaurant
0.1 miles
Haus on the rock Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Penny Market Supermarket
0.3 miles
Agro-Alimentara Tarnava Market
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty

Tarnava River
0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Târgu Mureș Transylvania Airport
24.6 miles
Sibiu International Airport
44.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“This hotel was so beautiful and really made my stay in Sighişoara that much better. Wonderful owner, super friendly and very helpful with tips, especially for t...”

Kimberley

United Kingdom

“An super-friendly and helpful owner who speaks fluent English (and German). A breakfast to die for: mostly organic, local product, eg 5 different types of honey...”

Jean-paul

South Africa

“A nice small place with a personal touch. Friendly staff and good location. Interesting breakfast with local products. I had a good stay and would definitely co...”

Mjs2017

Finland

8.7

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2:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pension am Schneiderturm accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Fine Print

Please note that public parking lots are available within 3 or 5 minutes walk from the property, upon extra charge of 1 EUR per day and no reservation is needed.

“I love my stay in Sighisoara with Pension Am Schneiderturm. The hotel is inside the citadel wall! Perfect location to see the old city. The hotel has a rustic character with oak wood for furniture... The room is cosy and comfortable. The most impactful thing for me is the kindness of the host... he is very accommodating and generous. Served breakfast with care and the food are well-thought of... Very much recommended to everyone who travels in Sighisoara. ”

Amie

Philippines

“Welcoming and accommodating proprietor—gave me elderflower drink upon arrival and Sighișoara memento upon leaving. Breakfast was tops in the wine cellar below. Room with loft bed was perfect for me. Luxuriously soft bedding. Very clean bathroom. Location cannot be beat for walking medieval town after dark. ”

Rebecca

United States of America

“The owner is welcoming and very attentive. Including a welcoming drink. Charming decor. Good location. Bkfast buffet has primarily local products. Easy to. Communicate prior to arriving.”

Gwh

“The hotel was at the Traitors Tower, easy to find. The Owner communicated with us prior to be sure we found him and with driving instructions to the Citidel, an appreciated gesture. The breakfast was organic, very good and charming in the old world atmosphere. He directed us to less touristy, quality restaurants. Parking was free and easy but not within the Citidel. Definately would stay again”

Lynn

“Attractive hotel in old building near one of the gates of the walled city. Beautiful interior. The owner/manager was very helpful with orienting me to town and helping me arrange transportation to my next town. He serve me breakfast earlier than scheduled so that I could make an early bus. The food was fresh and fabulous at the breakfast. The room was Jeanne, but I think that was this close before hand. Otherwise the room was great.”

Jeffrey

“The owner of the pension is extremely friendly and helpful. We were given cool nice drinks after taking a long and tiring journey to reach there. He showed us maps of interesting places to visit. When learning that we were leaving early next morning, he offered to make breakfast for our group by 6:30a.m. There was a great variety of organic foods, eggs and fruits provided in the breakfast. The price of the rooms was a bit high because a dancing festival was held in Sighisoara during the time of our visit. ”

Kat

Hong Kong

“The location of the pension is really good as it can be reached by cars in the old town while the environment remains quiet and cosy. The owner was extremely nice and helpful. He prepared breakfast for my family at 6:30 a.m. after learning that we had to leave early next morning. There is a great variety of organic food (incl vegi, milk and cheese) to choose from in the breakfast. He also provided us nice cool welcome drinks when we reached the pension after a long and tiring journey.”

Katherine

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Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Kimberley
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

“A hotel with history, warmth & friendliness”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This hotel was so beautiful and really made my stay in Sighişoara that much better. Wonderful owner, super friendly and very helpful with tips, especially for travelling beyond the city. My room was wonderful, I was the only guest so got an upgrade, which was a wonderful surprise. The bed was really comfortable. The breakfast was great & I recommend the homemade yoghurt! The hotel is in walking distance of the train station (15 minutes) and also the main part of the city, which is minutes away.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 30, 2018

Suzana
Romania
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I loved the property, the warm welcome, the lovely room amd the amazing breakfast. The host is very helpful amd friendly and we had a wonderful time there.Definitely we recommend it and we will return here.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 29, 2018

Jean-paul
South Africa
Age group: 55 – 64

7 helpful votes
10

“Historic building, super-helpful & knowledgeable owner and an organic super-delicious breakfast.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
An super-friendly and helpful owner who speaks fluent English (and German). A breakfast to die for: mostly organic, local product, eg 5 different types of honey, home-baked bread, etc. The historical wall is actually part of the hotel. Hint: given that's an UNESCO historical sight, you can't park your car near the hotel; however, you can drive up to the hotel, (just explain why you need to drive through at the security boom) to drop off (/pick up) your luggage, then park your car only a relatively short set of steps, about 100m away (ask the owner for the best - and free - spot). Right by the historic views.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 26, 2018

Mojca
Italy
10

“Recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was good
Hospitality

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 24, 2018

Amie
Philippines
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None at all!
I love my stay in Sighisoara with Pension Am Schneiderturm. The hotel is inside the citadel wall! Perfect location to see the old city. The hotel has a rustic character with oak wood for furniture... The room is cosy and comfortable. The most impactful thing for me is the kindness of the host... he is very accommodating and generous. Served breakfast with care and the food are well-thought of... Very much recommended to everyone who travels in Sighisoara.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 19, 2018

Florin
Romania

2 helpful votes
10

“Excellent stay in Sighișoara ”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location, the breakfast was amazing, made with local ingredients, the staff was very helpful.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 18, 2018

Lucian
Romania

1 helpful vote
10

“10X!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There is nothing that we did not liked.
Delicious breakfast, great view, a very nice host, great room, great location.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Carla
Spain
10

“Felt like home”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, everything was fine.
Sorin was an exceptional host! He had prepared a tipical non-alcoholic drink for us just for our arrival. We had the chance to get the best room of the pension, and sleep just above the city wall, it was amazing! Most of the breakfast was handmade: bread, jam, butter, cheese,... If you are looking for a romantic scape, this is your place.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

Ann
United Kingdom
9.2

“We were in a truly historic building, welcomed, secure,warm and well fed!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were on the small side with limited headroom and the showers have plastic curtains, but it is a beautifully renovated medieval house, so compromises are inevitable.
The beds were very comfy and the duvets wonderful. Breakfast was delicious down in the medieval cellar. The manager could not have been more helpful, welcoming us with a refreshing elderflower cordial, telling us where to eat, letting us print off boarding passes and helping us find somewhere to check the tyres. Amazing location within the old town but close to the bars and restaurants in the lower town.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 26, 2018

Barbara
Switzerland
10

“Awesome place with great breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect
Really nice and helpful staff. Best breakfast we had in Romania. I would definitely go back there.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 25, 2018

Andrei
Romania
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
They can replace the shower cabins in the bathroom for a better experience, it was kinda' old, but functional.
We chose this place because it was a building built in 1797, attached to the Tailor's Tower. Some rooms were small, some huge, but overall we enjoyed the atmosphere, welcoming staff and GREAT breakfast, with a lot of homemade products. It's not a 4 star hotel, but they offer all the comfort for a 200 year old building :))

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 24, 2018

Liesal
Hungary
10

“Had a wonderful stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room and guesthouse was delightful. The breakfast of cheeses and jams was mouthwatering. Great hospitality from the owner too.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 22, 2018

Bogdan
Romania
9.2

“Best budget stay in Sighisoara! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very hospitable and chatty owner

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Pedro
Portugal

3 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wi fi connection is rather slow
Great location, literally in the old entrance of the fortification. The staff is wonderfully helpful, breakfast is good.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 15, 2018

Silvia
Romania
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
bathroom
breakfast

Stayed in October 2018

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Traditionally restored rooms with authentic furniture. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Heating • Cable channels • Guest bathroom • Private entrance • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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