Bran Castle, Bran: Photos, Reviews & Location

Dramatic, 14th-century castle, former royal residence & alleged legend of Count Dracula inspiration.

At a glance

#3 of 4 Tourist attractions in Bran

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

0.2 km from the center of Bran

Rating breakdown

5 ★63%
4 ★20%
3 ★10%
2 ★3%
1 ★3%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 15 recent reviews that mention each topic.

Waiting & crowds47%
Price & value40%
Atmosphere27%
View13%
Location13%

Strada General Traian Moșoiu 24, Bran 507025, Romania

bran-castle.com

+40 268 237 700

Quick facts

What is the rating of Bran Castle?: Bran Castle is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 176,065 reviews.
How does Bran Castle rank in Bran?: Bran Castle is #3 of 4 Tourist attractions in Bran by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Bran Castle located?: Strada General Traian Moșoiu 24, Bran 507025, Romania — 0.2 km from the center of Bran.
What do visitors mention most about Bran Castle?: Most often: waiting & crowds, price & value, atmosphere (from 15 recent reviews).
How can I contact Bran Castle?: Phone: +40 268 237 700 · Website: bran-castle.com

The castle itself isn't something spectacular to see, especially if you've visited other castles before, but the history behind it is very interesting, especially if you're into the topic.
The most interesting part was the torture room so definitely add it to your tour.
There is a small park around the castle so you can also go for a walk around it.

Thomas 2023 Nov 12

A very beautiful castle, with a ritch history, the prettiest of views and a perfectly spooky atmosphere. Worth entering for sure. The only slightly negative is that there are a few tight spaces with a lot of steep steps that aren't perfectly flat, so if you're mobility isn't great I wouldn't recommend.

Timothy Wideman 2023 Nov 07

Fascinating history of the location.
They really embrace the Dracula story and use it to the utmost.
The Royal family of Romania is just as fascinating.
It might be a bit disappointing if you went during Halloween and waited HOURS to get in.
But a must-see for Tansylvania.

Janeen Shears 2023 Oct 30

Beautiful small castle associated with Count Dracula, but only by the novel written by Bram Stoker. (Dracula has never been here)
The age of the castle is unknown, along with its original owners. It was renovated by Queen Mary, the wife of King Ferdinand, and used as a retreat.
The village of Bran has certainly made use of its location and similarities to Stoker's novel and turned the castle into a must-see location for those who love history, vampires, and spooky happenings.
Tickets are required to enter, which can be bought either on arrival or online. There is a fairly steep incline to reach the entrance made if cobbles, which can be slippery, so care is needed.
Below the castle, in the grounds is a market selling locally made crafts and souvenirs, and refreshments.

Athina Maniadi 2023 Oct 26

A wonderful experience. Although the castle it self is not anything spectacular to see, the atmosphere is amazing. The castle is situated near a lake full of green while there are many small shops with souvenirs and quick traditional food that you can taste. Tickets are easy to get and relatively cheap. There is a 5 min que thought to enter inside.

Noah Leach 2023 Oct 18

The castle was very fascinating, and the grounds were full of history and a real basis for most of the folklore you hear surrounding the castle. The castle itself has a lot of areas closed off and it was more of a museum rather than a full focus on the mythic lore. Still very cool place and would recommend

Susanna Müller 2023 Oct 10

Overall a very nice experience but rather crowded. Maybe it would be better to have time slots as there was quite often a queue to get from one room to another. Otherwise, very nice and well maintained. The garden area is also good for a walk. Also, it’s a steep walk to the entrance of the castle.

Silviu Teodor Popescu 2023 Sep 10

It is a little bit overrated, I think. It is nice to visit, but it is probably a good idea to avoid weekends, it is very crowded. You can buy tickets in advance from the official site ( I have seen there are other websites with some overpriced tickets).
While the wait time for the entrance was not that long there are some bottlenecks around the way ( on the terrace for example where you have to wait in the sun )
The garden of the castle is very nice

Angel Todorov 2023 Sep 03

We all know the legends. It has the vibe, the beauty. The Bran city is very cozy and nice to spend some time in. In the castle there is place to sit and have something to eat or drink. You buy tickets at the front gate. There is three levels of your. The basic and two others with tour guide. Even if you buy the basic one, you can upgrade once you are inside.

CK Cheong 2023 Aug 30

The day I visited Bran castle happened to be a foggy day which accentuated the ambience of the castle being the inspiration of Dracula Castle in Bram Stoker's novel. Beautiful, boding and imposing castle with a lot of history. Many interesting artefacts to be seen. Definitely worth a visit

Hai Acasa Lari 2023 Aug 29

Can't believe this castle is 650 years old because it's still standing strong. Full with romanian history inside, and you can hire guides if you go in a group. A must-see for history or fantasy lovers. I visited on a Wednesday, and it was extremely busy, so i don't recommend you try to visit weekends as it might be too crowded. I liked to see many foreigners queuing to see this amazing nation treasure.

Thea Lily 2023 Aug 22

It’s an amazing castle with stunning views, would definitely recommend a visit. We didn’t have to queue to get and and it wasn’t too busy when we went.

The walk around the castle was so pretty. The grounds around the castle were beautiful as well.

One thing to note is the small corridors and stairways.

Zofia Smoleń 2023 Aug 14

Cool but extremely crowded. We got there before opening and it was already packed. They should lift the price and admit less people. Other than that - the chamber of torture was cool, hidden stairs as well, but the rest is like any other castle.

Daniela Dahan 2023 Aug 10

I found my visit to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle, to be intriguing and historically significant. The architecture and surrounding landscape were captivating. However, the tour lacked depth and could have provided more comprehensive information about the castle's ties to Vlad the Impaler. Overall, it's a decent experience for those interested in history and folklore.

Gina Barta 2023 Jul 30

The castle was amazing to visit, all the rooms and imagining how it used to be a long time ago, that was great. The interior courtyard with the fountain is also amazing. Exiting through the elevator outside is cool. There were A LOT of people though, it would have been more enjoyable if there were less people in order to enjoy the rooms more but still it was worth it. Long, long queue to enter