Gara de Nord 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

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

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 Gara de Nord Hotel Deals

Hello Hotels Bucharest

Hello Hotels Bucharest

2 out of 5
Grivitei Road, No. 143, Bucharest
The price is AU$105 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$105
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (914 reviews)
"Great location by the station, very reasonable, nice size room, great facilities, only small gripe would be no door on the toilet (just a glass screen)."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hello Hotels Bucharest
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord

MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord

3 out of 5
Calea Grivitei nr. 143B, Bucharest
The price is AU$124 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$124
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"Good that is next to train station and Metro station but not much else around!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
RIN Airport

RIN Airport

4 out of 5
255 A Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni
The price is AU$106 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$106
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean, the staff very polite and helpful"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

RIN Airport
Peakture Hotel Bucharest

Peakture Hotel Bucharest

4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is AU$160 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$160
16 Oct - 17 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! (999 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay - comfortable, clean and quiet. The staff were very helpful, and communication was clear and quick. I would definitely recommend staying here"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest

5 out of 5
Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Bucharest
The price is AU$252 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$252
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (344 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$288 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$288
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! (503 reviews)
"Nicely"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Gara de Nord

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Cotroceni

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

Cotroceni
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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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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
Carol Park featuring a monument

Bucharest City-Centre

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Bucharest City-Centre
Lipscani which includes café lifestyle, street scenes and a city

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.

Lipscani
Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture

Bucharest Old Town

Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Curtea Veche or University Square while you're exploring the area.

Bucharest Old Town

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