Accommodations & Transportation

Volunteer Apartment

Firm Foundations Romania runs a volunteer apartment, hosted by one of our long term volunteers, that is located within walking distance to the hospital and the city center. The cost of the shared apartment is 15 Euro per night and 100 Euro per week and includes wireless internet cable TV, full kitchen and yard.

Better Than a Hostel (BTAH) is located just beneath the historic Brasov Fortress, minutes away from the City Center and a ten minute walking distance from the Brasov Children’s Hospital. This location is ideal for volunteers and is available for up to three months.

This home has been housing FFR team members, volunteers and orphaned children for over 10 years now. The grounds are covered in grape vines, rose gardens and fruit trees which are still tended to by the original owner Tante, our 80 year old landlady. Our apartment has easy access to the yard, complete with patio and fire pit.

For more accommodation information or questions, please visit the Better Than A Hostel website here.

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“I love staying at the apartment! The views from the balcony are amazing; it’s so warm and cozy in winter and cool and airy in summer; I feel very safe and, sharing with other volunteers, I now have lots of lovely new friends across the world!”

Melanie GrayVolunteer

“BTAH has beautiful balcony views and is cozy, clean and very convenient to the hospital project and town center.”

April AberlyVolunteer

“I enjoy my time in better than a hostel sooo much! the beautiful view out of my window, the perfect location near to the hospital/the town and the luck to get to know people from all over the world are just some reasons why you should stay in BTAH!”

Sina EtterVolunteer

“The Firm Foundations Volunteer Apartment is a home from home. Katie, the hostess, goes above and beyond welcoming you into both the room and the Brasov way of life making you feel immediately part of the FFR family. The apartment itself is kept to the upmost standards and fully equipped with everything you need and the joys of the views you wake up to are the ultimate bonus. Staying in the volunteer apartment also allows you to mix with other volunteers, helping you settle in and make friends instantly. When coming to volunteer I could not recommend it more.”

Nicole HendryVolunteer

The apartment is in perfect walking distance between the hospital and the centre. After staying in the apartment for a month, I found the amenities to be more than sufficient for the duration of my stay. It truly is a home away from home in Brasov.

Ingrid TamuyeyeVolunteer

I’d have to say the volunteer apartment is welcoming, clean, and perfect for any volunteers coming Brasov. The location couldn’t be better – a 10 minute walk to either the hospital or center – the bonus is a breathtaking view! I’ve always felt welcomed and after a day at the hospital or out exploring it feels like “coming home”.

Sami Bechtel

The volunteer apartment with FFR is definitely a great place to stay. We arrived to find the place very clean and organized, and were set up with some fresh water and little Romanian treats. We were taken to the grocery store where we were able to buy food to cook in the apartment, where the kitchen provided us with what we needed. Most nights we ate dinner on the back patio overlooking the city. The apartment was the perfect location with only a short walking distance to both the city center and the hospital. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Katy Klomps

I loved staying at the volunteer apartment! It was comfortable and quickly felt like home. I liked spending some extra time with the other volunteers staying there, and the location was so convenient between the hospital and downtown. I loved spending time on the balcony and enjoying the beautiful view!

Erin Klomps

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Transportation

Brasov is 150 kilometers from the Bucharest Airport. Travel options include trains or hiring a private driver. Information, including approximate prices, is listed below:

SHUTTLES

Book online and select your pick up and drop off point. WiFi equipped vehicles.

www.transferairport.ro | 18 Euros/24 USD
www.direct-aeroport.ro | 16 Euros/21 USD

DRIVERS

Cars used may change from time to time but will be a model similar to the photos. Prices subject to change without notice.

Florin Pop
Price One Way: 60 Euros/70 USD

Email Florin | Mobil: +40 722 714-777

TRAIN

Minibus from Bucharest airport to Bucharest Nord train station is 20 RON per person (5 Euros/7 USD).

Train from Bucharest Nord station to Brasov train station is 44 RON per person (11 Euros/15 USD).

*Please note that it is the volunteers responsibility to organize their own transportation to and from Brasov.
However, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

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