Gara de Nord Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gara de Nord
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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
Our pick of the best Gara de Nord Hotel Deals
Hello Hotels Bucharest
Bit dated decor but clean and comfortable. Was great value for the price. Staff were friendly and breakfast was good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
Clean rooms, staff is polite and experienced Very close to Metro and Main Train Station
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Clean & comfortable stay. Friendly staff, lovely hotel. Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Room was spotless, very well appointed. Bar options were great
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
RIN Airport
This is a good hotel, especially for travelers needing easy access to the airport. The staff are very helpful and welcoming, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. One of the biggest advantages is the convenience — the hotel offers a shuttle bus that runs every hour, making airport transfers simple ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
The room was very clean and tidy, and decorated in a modern style. We were on the top floor and had a nice view of the Old Town. There was a wide choice of food available at the breakfast buffet each morning to cater for all tastes and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The location of the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gara de Nord
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.
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 National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa".
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 National History Museum of Romania or Curtea Veche.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piaţa Universităţii or University Square while you're exploring the area.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and Triumphal Arch.
