Sight · 15 minutes · Sinaia

Pelișor Castle and Foișor, on the Peleș estate

Pelișor is the castle built for Prince Ferdinand and Princess Marie, the future King and Queen of Romania, just steps from Peleș. It is a 15-minute drive from Forest Retreat Villas, and on the same day you can also see Peleș and Foișor.

Pelișor Castle in Sinaia, with half-timbered façades, a tower roofed in coloured tiles and fir trees all around
At a glance

What to know before you go.

  • About 9 km from the villas, roughly 15 minutes by car
  • Built for Ferdinand and Marie, the future King and Queen of Romania
  • Art Nouveau interiors, furnished to Queen Marie’s taste
  • On the same estate as Peleș, a few minutes’ walk away
  • Part of the Peleș National Museum; tickets and opening hours on peles.ro
  • Foișor cannot be visited inside; you see it from the path
A little history

Queen Marie’s castle

Once Peleș was finished, King Carol I built a smaller castle on the same estate for his nephew and heir, Prince Ferdinand, and for Princess Marie. That is how Pelișor came to be, in the early 20th century.

Marie gave the castle her own personality. The Art Nouveau interiors are more intimate and brighter than those of Peleș, with furniture, stained glass and objects she chose herself. The best-known room is the Golden Room.

Foișor, on the path to Peleș, is the oldest of the three. The royal family lived here while the great castle was being built. Today it is not open to the public as a museum.

The Golden Room in Pelișor Castle: walls and vault covered in gilded thistle leaves, coloured stained glass and a green stove with gold ornaments
The room not to miss

Queen Marie’s Golden Room

Queen Marie’s bedroom is the best-known room in Pelișor. The walls and vault are covered in gilded thistle leaves, and light enters through coloured stained glass. The queen died here in 1938.

Take your time in this room: the details only emerge once your eyes adjust to the golden light.

Also on the Peleș estate

What else to see the same day

Peleș Castle in autumn, with pointed towers, half-timbered façades and the Bucegi Mountains in the background under a cloudy sky
Peleș Castle, a few minutes’ walk from Pelișor, with the Bucegi behind.
The Hall of Honour of Peleș Castle, with carved wood, balconies, statues and a coloured-glass ceiling
The Hall of Honour of Peleș, in carved wood, beneath a glass ceiling.
The statue of Queen Elisabeth, seated in an armchair, on a wooden pedestal in the park of Peleș Castle
The statue of Queen Elisabeth, wife of King Carol I, in the Peleș park.
A royal dining room with wood panelling, a white stucco ceiling, crystal chandeliers and a long table laid with porcelain
A royal dining room, its table laid as if for guests.
Tips from your hosts

How to plan your day in Sinaia

Peleș and Pelișor

Start with Peleș, then walk down to Pelișor. Allow a little over an hour for each.

And the monastery

On the way back, stop at Sinaia Monastery, 15 minutes on foot.

Check the opening hours

The Peleș National Museum has different summer and winter hours, and days when it is closed to visitors. Check peles.ro beforehand.

Avoid the crowds

At weekends, go in the morning, right after opening. During the week it is much quieter.

Frequently asked questions

What our guests ask about Pelișor and Foișor

How far is Pelișor Castle from Forest Retreat Villas?+
About 9 km by road, roughly a 15-minute drive to Sinaia, plus a few minutes’ walk through the Peleș estate.
Who was Pelișor built for?+
For Prince Ferdinand and Princess Marie, the future King and Queen of Romania. The castle is closely tied to Queen Marie, who furnished it to her own taste.
Can you visit Peleș and Pelișor on the same day?+
Yes. They are a few minutes’ walk from each other, on the same estate. Tickets are separate, and the Peleș National Museum’s opening hours vary by season, so check peles.ro before you go.
What is the Golden Room in Pelișor Castle?+
It is Queen Marie’s bedroom, the best-known room in Pelișor. The walls and vault are covered in gilded thistle leaves, and light enters through coloured stained glass. Queen Marie died here in 1938.
Can you visit Foișor Castle?+
Not normally. Foișor is not open to the public as a museum; you can see it from the outside, from the paths of the Peleș estate.
Plan your visit

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