Drawing on qualitative methods such as semi-structured interviews and netnography and employing theoretical concepts of sense of community, media affordances and weak ties, this research analyzes Romanian migrants’ engagement with social media platforms and how these support their integration within the Dutch society. It is argued that social media platforms serve as a bridge to the Romanian culture and enable new connections and information sharing in The Netherlands. Romanian migrants rely on digital platforms to maintain their transnational identities, seek practical information and get advice while cautiously navigating local integration. We also find that, while social media platforms encourage connectivity and informal social networks, research participants expressed their preference for offline interactions, as more meaningful, trustworthy and intimate.