Herăstrău 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.
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
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Brasov Day Trip
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Our pick of the best Herăstrău Hotel Deals
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
This is a great hotel in a good location at a good price, comfortable clean rooms. Good shower with toiletries provided including hair conditioner. Hairdryer in bathroom works well. Coffee machine with espresso pods. A few free mini bar items on arrival (1 beer, Pepsi, sparking water and still water) ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
RIN Airport
Nice and clesn
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Excellent. Great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Excellent exsellent excellent
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Very modern and clean. Appears to serve a lot of business people as well as tourists. Good location close to old town making it very accessible for getting around. Breakfast was good with plenty on offer.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Herăstrău
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and Triumphal Arch.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Triumphal Arch.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Triumphal Arch and Arcul de Triumf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and Petrom City are some notable places to visit nearby.
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".
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and RomExpo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
