About Chisinau
Chisinau is one of Moldova's major cities, home to around 635,994 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Chisinau
1
Cathedral Park
2
Ștefan cel Mare Monument
3
Râşcani Park
4
Chișinău Botanical Garden
5
Village Museum
6
Valea Morilor Park
7
Opera and Ballet Theatre
Budget travel
Free things to do in Chisinau
Cathedral Park
Ștefan cel Mare Monument
Râşcani Park
Chișinău Botanical Garden
Valea Morilor Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Cathedral Park
- Visit Ștefan cel Mare Monument
- Visit Râşcani Park
- Eat at Gălbenuș
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Chișinău Botanical Garden
- Visit Village Museum
- Visit Valea Morilor Park
- Eat at Foișor
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Eat at Cantină
Where to eat
Local favourites
Gălbenuș
Offers a selection of dishes paid per weight. Open 08:00-21:00, 20% discount after 19:00.
Foișor
For cheap blini (pancakes/crepes) and zeama.
Cantină
In the basement of the court building in Banulescu Bodoni Street is open from 11:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00. The simple food is a good value (
Star Kebab
Chain of fast food restaurants in the style of McDonald's, serving kebab & falafel.
Nr1 Supermarket
In Dacia with Bucaresti has a 30% discount on prepared food between 21:00 and 23:00 (as of Dec 2020)
Andy's Pizza
A fast food restaurant which is found all over the city. The quality of the food is very good, however it might depend on the dish or the ou
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Hotel Chișinău
Hotel Chișinău claims to be the oldest central hotel in the city. An "aging beauty" with friendly staff and clean rooms.
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Hotel Bella Donna
It's a new hotel with comfortable rooms and nice staff in the centre of the Chișinău. The prices are low, beginning from €50 for a room, inc
Hotel Cosmos
Clean rooms and friendly staff, some of whom speak English. Now the hotel Cosmos has a slightly derelict appearance, and receives relatively
Hotel Edem
A rather new hotel with comfortable rooms and a swimming pool. Rates start at €60/night.
- $
Hotel Luna
A nice hotel with comfortable rooms and good services.
Shopping
- Chișinău Souvenir Bazaar
- UNIC
- Ștefan cel Mare boulevard
- Central Market
- MallDova
Nightlife
- [[Wine
- Beer
- Beer House
- Keller Holz Gastropub
Museums & culture
- Cathedral Park
- Ștefan cel Mare Monument
- Village Museum
In pictures
Chisinau gallery
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