Unusual Hotels in Nucsoara

Hotel of Ice Transylvania, perched high in Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains, is a temporary marvel built entirely from blocks of ice and snow each winter. Crafted at roughly 2,000 m above sea level and accessible only by cable car, its icy façade gives way to themed suites, an ice bar, chapel, and restaurant, all hand-carved anew each season. Temperatures inside hover around −2 °C to 2 °C, but thermal sleeping bags, fur, and insulated decor create surprising comfort . The result is a transient, artful environment: a glacial retreat you can sleep in, dine in, and explore, only to melt away when spring arrives, making every visit utterly unique.