Practical info

Charming Timișoara, often called the “Little Vienna” and celebrated as a European Capital of Culture in 2023, promises outstanding opportunities for social events and networking, ensuring the EUNIS26 Congress will be an unforgettable experience!

📍Congress Venue: West University of Timisoara campus (UVT)

🌍 Timișoara: travel tips & surroundings guide

✈️ Getting to Timișoara

  • By air: Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) has connections to major European hubs (Vienna, Munich, London, Rome, etc.). The airport is a 15–20 min taxi/ride-share trip from the city centre.
  • By train: Good connections from Budapest, Belgrade, and other Romanian cities (Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași).
  • By car: well-connected European routes; parking in the city centre is regulated but manageable.

🏨 Where to stay

Hotels nearby the venue:

    1. Atlas Hotel – ~900 m from UVT, modern and highly rated (4★).
    2. Hotel Do Stil Boutique – ~1.3 km, boutique design and elegant atmosphere (4★).
    3. Hotel Continental Timișoara – ~1.5 km, well-known hotel with event facilities and restaurant (4★).
    4. Hotel Ibis Timișoara City Center – ~1.7 km, international chain, modern and affordable (3★).
    5. Hotel Opera – ~1 km, city centre, spacious and comfortable rooms (4★).
    6. Hotel Rivo Timișoara – ~1 km, modern facilities, close to the city center (4★).
    7. Mercure Hotel Timișoara – ~ 2km, modern amenities, high standard (4★).

🚕 Getting around the city

Timișoara is a very compact city, making it easy to get around on foot. There are also trams, buses, bikes, and ride-share options available. We have selected hotels and social event venues that are all within walking distance, so there is no need for cars or taxis. In addition, the city offers excellent food, cafés, and a rich cultural scene, including theatres, museums, and open-air events.