Peles Castle (Castelul Peles) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Peles Castle in 2026?

Visiting Peles Castle costs 100 lei for adults, 50 lei for seniors, and 25 lei for students and children 7 and older. Children under 7 enter for free. This ticket includes the guided tour of the castle but does not include entry to Pelisor Castle, which has its own admission fee.

Q: How much is a ticket to Peles Castle?

A ticket for the basic tour of the ground floor of Peles Castle costs 50 leu for adults, 25 leu for pensioners, and 12.5 leu for children and students. The optional tour I (ground floor and first floor) costs 100 leu, 50 leu, or 25 leu, respectively, and the optional tour II (ground floor, first floor, and second floor) costs 150 leu, 75 leu, or 37.5 leu. Temporary exhibits are free.

Q: Is Peles Castle cash only?

No, Peles Castle is not cash only. Payment for tickets can be made either by cash in Romanian leu or by credit card. Tickets can also be purchased online in advance. These are sent to you in an email, and you can show the email to the ticket counter on your phone, so there’s no need to print it out.

Q: What movie was filmed at Peles Castle?

Several movies have been filmed at Peles Castle, as its architectural style makes it look like a typical “fairytale” castle. The most recent of these are the Netflix movies A Christmas Prince (2017) and its sequels, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018), and A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019), as well as the made-for-TV movie Royal Matchmaker (2018).

Q: Why is Peles Castle so famous?

Peles Castle in Romania is famous for its beautiful architecture, and it’s often considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. It was home to the first King of Romania, Carol I of Hohenzollern. Although it’s not especially old–it was built between 1873 and 1914–it was built on a medieval trade route in the Carpathian Mountains.

Q: Can you go inside Peles Castle?

Yes, you can go inside Peles Castle on self-guided tours. Tickets to the castle include the ground floor, the ground floor plus the first floor, or the ground floor, first floor, and second floor (each ticket category is priced differently). The exhibits inside include ceramics, glass, clocks, and metalwork collections.

Q: What are the best attractions in Transylvania other than Peles Castle?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Peles Castle. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Transylvania:<ul><li><a href="/Transylvania-attractions/Bran-Castle-Draculas-Castle/d22042-a20060" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bran Castle</a></li><li><a href="/Brasov-attractions/Black-Church-Biserica-Neagra/d23067-a20018" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Black Church</a></li><li><a href="/Transylvania-attractions/Rasnov-Fortress/d22042-a20061" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rasnov Fortress</a></li><li><a href="/Transylvania-attractions/Transfagarasan-Highway/d22042-a20069" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Transfagarasan Highway</a></li><li><a href="/Transylvania-attractions/Turda-Salt-Mine-Salina-Turda/d22042-a20068" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Turda Salt Mine</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to all <a href="/Transylvania/d22042" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the best attractions in Transylvania</a>.

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Joona_J, Jun 2026

Safety trip

Trip was nice. Our minibus was like a new. Driver was driving very and calm safety. Guide was professional and funny. There was enough time every place we stop, not too much.

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Julie_G, Jun 2026

Amazing day ...

Amazing day Kept.on time by our fabulous guide emanuelle We saw everything snd learnt so much - cant recommend enough

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Amy_C, Jun 2026

Relaxing Easy Tour

Very scenic comfy bus ride, with informative & likable tour guide. Absolutely beautiful sites and history for an incredible price. Great option if you are traveling alone or you don’t want the hassle of driving or figuring out the trains.

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Christie_T, Jun 2026

Great experience

Very prompt. The guide was informative and friendly. Driver did a great job. Worth the trip Can’t leave Romania without seeing some castles

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n_b, Jun 2026

Excellent tour with incredible guide

Really recommend this tour to everyone visiting Romania. Peles Castle is worth to see and also Brasov city. Moreover Othilia was a great tour guide. She was a very successful tour guide and provided very useful information throughout the tour, both about the itinerary and about Romania.