Băneasa Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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

Palace of the Parliament

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

AU$36
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

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

AU$42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
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: Peles Castle, Brasov & Bran Castle Day Trip

From Bucharest: Peles Castle, Brasov & Bran Castle Day Trip

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Peles Castle, Brasov & Bran Castle Day Trip
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

AU$15
per adult
Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Băneasa Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest

5 out of 5
Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Bucharest
The price is AU$206 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$206
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
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Grand Hotel Bucharest
Novotel Bucharest City Centre

Novotel Bucharest City Centre

4 out of 5
37B Calea Victoriei, Sector 1, Bucharest
The price is AU$187 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$187
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent professional staff safe Quick access to Old City, Metro, public transportation, museums, and more."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Novotel Bucharest City Centre
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is AU$272 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$272
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
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"A Memorable Stay at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection! Our stay at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection was absolutely amazing. This hotel is truly one of a kind, its unique architecture and rich history are beautifully reflected throughout the building, giving it a special ..."

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The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Radisson BLU Bucharest

Radisson BLU Bucharest

5 out of 5
Calea Victoriei 63-81, Sector1, Bucharest
The price is AU$267 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$267
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Business lounge wes good when it wasn’t too crowded with families. A few days in a row, when we went up for breakfast to business lounge we were disappointed to see tables dirty, breakfast area being unkept. My view is this isn’t about the staff not doing their job but more about certain families/guests ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Radisson BLU Bucharest
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

5 out of 5
Calea 13 Septembrie 90, Bucharest
The price is AU$232 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$232
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy 6 restaurants, a casino, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (848 reviews)
"Near City Center walkable distance to Parliament and old town"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
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$271 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$271
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (304 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and great location. Rooms are spacious and very clean and modern."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 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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