Cotroceni Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
Activities
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Salt Mine & Dracula Tomb | Premium Group Tour
Our pick of the best Cotroceni Hotel Deals
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
"Good value hotel with very helpful staff, especially in the restaurant."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"Conveniently located in the historic town area. Walking distance to tourist attractions. Easy access to Metro, shops, restaurants. Safe area."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
"The Novotel city centre Bucharest has a superb location. Right on Victoria Street/Boulevards, old city is only minutes away, easy location for guided and walking tours. The Main Street is full with coffee shop, dessert shops and restaurants all with different style and vibe for every taste, and on ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
RIN Airport
"Do not stay here during the summer unless they fix the air conditioning AC, or give clients access to fans. I was there in May and with a bit of a heat wave, not much, the AC could not keep the room a tolerable temperature. When I went to reception, on May 15th, the female staff member would not ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Very centrally located. Great staff. Nice pool and sauna. Highly recommended. I’m"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
"The Breakfast Manager, Dana, was superb. So professional and helpful. Amazing visit!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
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 National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa" and Victoria Square.
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historical sites and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.
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 History Museum of Romania.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.
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.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Romanian National Opera while you're in town.
