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 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.
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.
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
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Bucharest: Guided Walking Tour with Romanian Snack
Our pick of the best Gara de Nord Hotel Deals
Hello Hotels Bucharest
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
RIN Airport
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
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 Victoria Square.
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.
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.
