Centru
Including Semicentral, Gară
The historic centre, around Piața Unirii and Piața Muzeului: old buildings with high-ceilinged flats, many of them renovated, and apartment blocks in the streets around. The universities, restaurants, theatres and the Central Park are a few steps away.
Flats here let easily, to students and people who work in town. Parking is hard to find, and some old buildings need work, so the state of the building is worth checking. On the map, the centre also takes in the railway station area and the semi-central streets.
Andrei Mureșanu
A quiet area of villas and houses, with a few small blocks, on the hill next to the centre. Little traffic, plenty of greenery and good schools nearby.
It is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the city: few properties come up, and prices are above the Cluj average.
An established neighbourhood of apartment blocks on the hill south of the centre, next to the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, the hospitals and the Botanical Garden.
Medical students, Romanian and international, look for rentals here, so flats let quickly, especially during the academic year. On the map, Zorilor also takes in Hașdeu, the student campus between Zorilor and the centre.
Bună Ziua
Including Calea Turzii
A new neighbourhood, built over the last 20 years in the south of the city: modern blocks and houses, many with underground parking.
It is well regarded, to live in as well as to let or resell. The way into the centre is busy at rush hour. On the map, Bună Ziua also takes in the Calea Turzii area.
Europa
A new neighbourhood on the hill between Zorilor and Făget, built over the last 20 years: modern apartment complexes and houses.
Quiet and close to the Făget forest, with the way into town through Zorilor.
Borhanci
A new residential area on the south-eastern edge of the city, beyond Gheorgheni: small blocks, houses and villas, many with a view over the city.
It suits people who want space and quiet. Some streets are narrow, and life is harder without a car.
Becaș
An area of houses and plots on the hills between Borhanci and Făget, close to the forest.
Few properties come up, mostly houses and building plots.
Nothing on offer here right now.
Făget
The southern end of the city, next to the Făget forest on the road to Turda: houses, villas and new blocks.
Fresh air and nature on the doorstep, but further from the centre.
Gheorgheni
One of the best-planned of the older neighbourhoods: airy blocks, spacious and well-laid-out flats, lots of green space and parking. Iulius Mall, the lakes, a sports ground and the Faculty of Economics are close by.
Flats let quickly and resell easily, which makes it a safe investment.
Între Lacuri
The area between the lakes behind Iulius Mall: older blocks and new complexes, some sold unfinished, others with luxury finishes.
It shares Gheorgheni's advantages: the mall, the park and a short way into the centre.
Mărăști
A large neighbourhood of apartment blocks north-east of the centre, with every service and good public transport.
The part nearest the centre is in high demand. Towards the Expo area you will find studios and cheaper flats.
Sopor
A new area in the east, beyond Gheorgheni, where the city plans a large new district, about the size of Mănăștur.
For now it is mostly new blocks and land: one to watch for a long-term investment.
Someșeni
A neighbourhood of mostly houses in the east of the city, next to the airport, with more and more new blocks.
Quieter, with less traffic than the central neighbourhoods.
Iris
A former industrial area, now more and more residential, with many new blocks. It has shopping centres, gyms, banks and public transport, and the centre is about half an hour's walk away.
Prices are lower than elsewhere because of its industrial past, which can make it a good investment.
Bulgaria
A small area between Mărăști and Iris, mostly houses, close to the railway station.
Quiet streets, a few minutes from the centre.
Dâmbul Rotund
A mixed neighbourhood north-west of the railway station: houses, older blocks and new complexes.
Slightly lower prices and a short way into the centre.
Gruia
A hilly neighbourhood between Horea Street, Dâmbul Rotund and Grigorescu, with Cetățuia park and the CFR stadium.
Blocks and houses, quiet and close to the centre.
Grigorescu
One of the oldest and most respected neighbourhoods: quiet, with the promenade along the Someș, the Hoia forest nearby and every service.
Few properties come up, because people stay here a long time. At the end of Donath Street there are also new blocks at more affordable prices.
Plopilor
Between Mănăștur and the centre, next to the Rose Park, Iuliu Hațieganu Park, Cluj Arena and the Sports Hall: green, with the Someș promenade and the centre within walking distance.
One of the most highly rated neighbourhoods in the city.
Mănăștur
Including Câmpului
The largest neighbourhood in the city, in the south-west: blocks built in the 1970s and 80s, many renovated, with every service, schools and good public transport.
Flats are more affordable than in the centre, and rental demand is steady. On the map, Mănăștur also takes in the Câmpului area, with new blocks and houses towards Florești.
Florești
Commune next to Cluj-Napoca
The commune west of Cluj, with the most new apartment blocks in the metropolitan area and the VIVO shopping centre.
Larger flats at lower prices. The road into Cluj is busy at rush hour.
Baciu
Commune next to Cluj-Napoca
A commune right next to Cluj, to the north-west, with new apartment complexes: larger flats at lower prices.
Buses run straight into the centre of Cluj.
Apahida
Commune next to Cluj-Napoca
A commune east of Cluj, beyond Someșeni: houses and new blocks, with a supermarket, a market and regular buses into town.
Close to the city, at lower prices.
