Castelul Cantacuzino (Bușteni)

Current status (checked 12 October 2026)

The castle is open daily for visits, with guided tours every hour, according to the official visiting page consulted in June 2026. Closing days are not published. Tours in English are only by reservation and for groups.

The castle of the “Nabob”

The castle was built between 1901 and 1911, to plans by the architect Grigore Cerchez, in stone and brick, in the Neo-Romanian style. It was commissioned by Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, nicknamed “the Nabob” for his wealth, twice mayor of Bucharest and twice prime minister of Romania.

What you see today

The visit covers the castle, a gallery and the park, and separately you can see the Secret Room and the LEGO Mini-Museum. In recent years the castle has also become known because scenes from the series “Wednesday” were filmed here. As it is largely an indoor visit, it is a good option for a rainy day.

Opening hours and prices (checked 12 October 2026)

Monday–Thursday 10:00–19:00, Friday–Sunday 10:00–20:00; guided entries are between 10:05 and 19:05. Individual ticket Castle + Gallery + Park: 85 lei adults, 60 lei pensioners and students, 45 lei children aged 13–18, 40 lei children aged 5–12, free under 5. Castle + Park or Gallery + Park: 65 lei adults, 50 lei pensioners and students, 40 lei children aged 13–18, 30 lei children aged 5–12. Park only: 25 lei; Secret Room and LEGO Mini-Museum: 15 lei; parking: 20 lei for 4 hours. Prices may change — check cantacuzinocastle.com or call +40 373 811 415.

Getting there

The castle is in Bușteni, in the Prahova Valley, at Strada Zamorei no. 1. From MAX International drive towards Predeal, then on the DN1 to Bușteni. It is a day trip that you can combine with other sights in the Prahova Valley.