About Chisinau
Chisinau is one of Moldova's major cities, home to around 635,994 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Chisinau
1
Cathedral Park
2
Ștefan cel Mare Monument
3
Rose Valley
4
Râşcani Park
5
Chișinău Botanical Garden
6
Village Museum
7
Valea Morilor Park
8
Parcul Dendrariu
Budget travel
Free things to do in Chisinau
Cathedral Park
Ștefan cel Mare Monument
Râşcani Park
Chișinău Botanical Garden
Valea Morilor Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Cathedral Park
- Visit Ștefan cel Mare Monument
- Visit Rose Valley
- Eat at Gălbenuș
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Râşcani Park
- Visit Chișinău Botanical Garden
- Visit Village Museum
- Eat at Foișor
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Valea Morilor Park
- Visit Parcul Dendrariu
- Visit Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Eat at Cantină
Where to eat
Gălbenuș
Foișor
Cantină
Star Kebab
Nr1 Supermarket
Andy's Pizza
Pizza House
La Placinte
Where to stay
- Hotel Chișinău
- Retro Moldova Hostel
- Tapok Hostel
- Hotel Bella Donna
- Hotel Cosmos
Shopping
- Chișinău Souvenir Bazaar
- UNIC
- Ștefan cel Mare boulevard
- Central Market
- MallDova
Nightlife
- Wine
- Beer
- Beer House
- Keller Holz Gastropub
Museums & culture
- Cathedral Park
- Ștefan cel Mare Monument
- Village Museum
In pictures
Chisinau gallery
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