Băneasa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Palace of the Parliament which includes heritage architecture, a fountain and a sunset

Palace of the Parliament

4/5(10 reviews)

Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.

Palace of the Parliament
Bucharest featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a square or plaza

Piata Unirii

4/5(4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to Piata Unirii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Piata Unirii
Romanian Athenaeum showing a garden, a statue or sculpture and theatre scenes

Romanian Athenaeum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.

Romanian Athenaeum
Piata Romana

Piata Romana

4/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bucharest with a stop at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Piata Romana
University Square

University Square

4/5(8 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to University Square. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

University Square
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and cycling as well as a small group of people

Herastrau Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.

Herastrau Park

Activities

Exclusive Tour of Draculas Castle and Brasov in Transylvania

Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov

AU$61
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

AU$45
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

AU$45
per adult
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour

Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour

AU$46
per adult
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

AU$19
per adult
Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

AU$141
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
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Our pick of the best Băneasa Hotel Deals

Phoenicia Grand Hotel

Phoenicia Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
87, Alexandru Serbanescu Boulevard, Sector 1, Bucharest
The price is AU$170 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$170
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (183 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Phoenicia Grand Hotel
RIN Airport

RIN Airport

4 out of 5
255 A Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni
The price is AU$106 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$106
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Otopeni. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Hotel was lovely. Reception staff great. Breakfast very enjoyable. Spa and pool lovely. Rooms clean, and comfortable."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

RIN Airport
Peakture Hotel Bucharest

Peakture Hotel Bucharest

4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is AU$180 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$180
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest

5 out of 5
Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Bucharest
Fully refundable
The price is AU$202 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$202
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)
"Classy hotel. Super comfortable bed. 10 mins walk from Old Town. Near mini marts and restaurants. Would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Bucharest
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is AU$287 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$287
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (508 reviews)
"The Hotel is amazing, the staff are brilliant and attentive to all needs from opening doors from Taxi’s to carrying luggage and shopping to taking bespoke arrangements for my wifes 40th bday, highly recommend the hotel for all types of stay, will definitely re visit very soon"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG

5 out of 5
1-3 Episcopiei Street, Sector 1, Bucharest
The price is AU$293 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$293
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"Excellent hôtel. Équipement neuf !"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Băneasa

Herastrau Park showing marine life and signage

Herăstrău

While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.

Herăstrău
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Aviației

Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and House of the Free Press.

Aviației
Herastrau Park showing a park

Kiseleff

Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and World Trade Center.

Kiseleff
Museum of the Romanian Peasant showing interior views

Sector 1

If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.

Sector 1
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Primăverii

When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Museum of the Romanian Peasant, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Primăverii
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Dorobanți

While Dorobanți may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Victoria Square.

Dorobanți

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