Bucharest City-Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Bucharest which includes a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Piata Unirii

4/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Piata Unirii, a lovely green space in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Piata Unirii
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Cismigui Garden

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.

Cismigui Garden
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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
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National History Museum of Romania

4/5(5 reviews)

Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.

National History Museum of Romania

Activities

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

AU$7
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
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Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket

AU$31
Per adult
Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket
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From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

AU$42
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
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From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria

AU$102
Per adult
From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria
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Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

AU$36
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide
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The Real tour of Communism

AU$38
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Real tour of Communism
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Our pick of the best Bucharest City-Centre Hotel Deals

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
Moxy Bucharest Old Town
3.5 out of 5
17-19 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is AU$118 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$118
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (293 reviews)
"Always a good stay"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2024

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$252 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$252
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
4 out of 5
12 Doamnei St, Bucharest
The price is AU$155 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$155
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
"Hotel is centrally located to Bucharest Old town. Safe area with a lot of restaurants close by. Customer service was outstanding."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is AU$143 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$143
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (952 reviews)
Minor issues resolved quickly and professionally.
"The location of the hotel is excellent. The staff were very professional, especially the night manager. I would happily stay again."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei
VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei
4.5 out of 5
38-40 Calea Victoriei, Bucharest
Fully refundable
The price is AU$164 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$164
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (58 reviews)
Great escape
"Was grate , clean and spacious Receptionists were so nice and helpful We will for sure come back there"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2024

VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei
InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
1-3 Episcopiei Street, Sector 1, Bucharest
The price is AU$258 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$258
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"No problems"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest City-Centre

Lipscani featuring a statue or sculpture

Bucharest Old Town

Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Manuc's Inn or Stavropoleos Church while you're exploring the area.

Bucharest Old Town
Lipscani featuring a city, café scenes and street scenes

Lipscani

Lipscani is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Curtea Veche or National Bank of Romania.

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Gara de Nord

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

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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 Floreasca Park and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.

Dorobanți
Bucharest Botanical Garden featuring flowers and a garden

Cotroceni

Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Eroilor Park.

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Sector 2

Get to know Sector 2 and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like National Arena and University Square, and you can jump on the metro at Obor or Piata Iancului to get around the city.

Sector 2

Bucharest City-Centre Travel Guide

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