Romanian tourism is gearing up for a strong summer season in 2025, with the seaside region playing a key role. The tourism sector contributed 5.6% to the national GDP in 2024, nearing pre-pandemic levels. Despite an increase in the number of accommodation units along the coast, total available beds have decreased.
By May 26, 2025, the Romanian seaside had 4,369 accommodation units, compared to 4,000 in 2024. Among them, only 16 are five-star units and 136 are four-star. The total number of available beds decreased to 143,663 in 67,702 rooms, down from 155,927 last year.
A growing segment is represented by rental apartments and rooms: 3,584 units totaling 51,604 places. Additionally, 750 units have pools, over 250 offer spa centers, 100 have electric vehicle charging stations, and 135 operate year-round with central heating.
Rising Prices and Shorter Stays
The average price per night reached 500 lei in 2025, increasing by 10-15% compared to the previous year. Price hikes are driven by inflation and higher operating costs. The average stay remains short at 3.5 nights, but in Constanța County it dropped to 3.17 nights in 2024 (down from 3.30 in 2023). Romanians stay on average 3.18 nights, while foreign tourists stay only 2.84 nights.
In 2024, 1,754,340 tourists visited the Romanian seaside (+11.5% compared to 2023), of which 1,703,129 were Romanian and only 51,211 were foreign tourists. Currently, the coast has 344 beach sectors assigned, but only 6 hold Blue Flag certification, and 34 active nautical recreation zones.
