Manhattan Hotel & Restaurant

Manhattan Hotel & Restaurant Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Manhattan Hotel & Restaurant on Ciuflea Street, you immediately get the sense that this place takes itself seriously — in the best way possible. The building has this solid, established feel that you don’t always find in Chişinău, and honestly, the location couldn’t be better. I mean, when couples are rating the spot a 9.1 out of 10, you know you’re in the right neighborhood. This four-star property sits right in what locals consider the best part of the city, and after spending time here, I totally get why.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was exactly what you’d expect from a well-run four-star — clean lines, comfortable bedding, and those little touches that show someone’s paying attention to details. What I appreciated most was how quiet everything was, despite being in such a central location. You know how some hotels in busy areas can feel like you’re sleeping next to traffic? Not here. The windows do their job, and you actually get a decent night’s sleep without earplugs.

Location & Getting Around

Here’s what I love about staying on Ciuflea Street — you’re walking distance from pretty much everything worth seeing in the city center, but you’re not stuck in the middle of tourist chaos. The hotel scored an 8.6 for location, which honestly feels about right. You can easily walk to the main shopping areas, restaurants, and cultural spots without needing to figure out public transport every time you want to leave. Plus, there’s free private parking right at the hotel, which is actually a big deal if you’re driving around Moldova.

Dining & Breakfast

The restaurant attached to the hotel is more than just a convenience — it’s actually worth eating at. I had dinner there one night and was pleasantly surprised by both the quality and the prices. Breakfast is a buffet setup, which works well because you can grab what you want and get on with your day. It’s not the most elaborate spread you’ll ever see, but everything’s fresh and there’s enough variety to keep you happy for a few days.

Why Guests Love It

With an 8.1 overall rating, this place clearly knows what it’s doing. What struck me most was how the staff seemed genuinely interested in making sure things went smoothly — not in that over-the-top way that feels fake, but just… competent and friendly. The combination of being in the best-rated area of the city while still feeling like you’re staying somewhere with character rather than a generic chain hotel is pretty appealing. If you’re looking for a solid base to explore Chişinău without breaking the bank or dealing with location headaches, this is definitely worth considering.

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Reviews of Manhattan Hotel & Restaurant

• Valeriy from Ukraine (9/10)

  Excellent hotel in a great location. Near shopping center, supermarket, restaurants. The hosts are wonderful, friendly and always ready to help. Spacious guarded parking in front and behind the hotel. Good breakfast, 24 hour tea and coffee.

• Chris from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Huge thank you to the lady on reception letting us check in early after the 14hr train from Bucharest it was much needed.
  
  Small walk to the centre or train station but a nice hotel.
  
  Staff were really helpful in sorting taxis when needed.

• Katarzyna from Poland (7/10)

  The hotel is located very close to the bus stop from/to the airport. There reception is working 24/7. The room was big and the bed comfortable. Wi-Fi was working well.

• Bostjan from Slovenia (9/10)

  It is a nice hotel in a very nice part of the city, with good public transport connections to the center. You can also walk, but it will take a bit more time. We had a nice little balcony, staff was nice and helped us out with taxis etc.

• Anthony from United Kingdom (7/10)

  it was adequate clean and had the required facilities

• Elvira from Armenia (9/10)

  The staff was super friendly and supportive

• Roy from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The welcome from the staff was as if I were a long lost friend. Very helpful and considerate.

• Евгения from Ukraine (7/10)

  very nice and helpful stuff. good breakfast

• Butterworth from Moldova (1/10)

  Easy access to the Airport.

• Alexander from Israel (5/10)

  Breakfast was modest but OK. Location convinient

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