Herăstrău Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Village Museum
You can study the exhibits at Village Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Bucharest Ghosts Stories and Mythology
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Our pick of the best Herăstrău Hotel Deals
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Lovely warm welcome when checking in. Good sized room with all the expected amenities. Complimentary drinks in the room and in the Bar were a nice touch. Excellent location for exploring the Old Town.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The overall impression of the hotel was great. The lobby in particular was wonderful. The breakfast was not particularly good, especially considering the price. The only negative thing was: on the day of departure we asked the staff to order a taxi in advance. The answer was that it will be ordered ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Everything was amazing from the moment we arrived. Staff was helpful, Beatrice reserved us a wonderful junior Suite as i had advised it was our 20th wedding anniversary. The breakfast area was beautiful, and food was delicious. The lady on tbe Yogurt /cheese counter was really sweet. This was a beautiful ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
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Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
RIN Airport
A truly wonderful hotel — both affordable and luxurious. The staff is amazing and makes the entire experience exceptional. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
The location is great. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the airport terminal! Very convenient!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Herăstrău
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Village Museum.
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, Petrom City and House of the Free Press 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 Victoria Square.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
