Herăstrău Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Herastrau Park showing marine life and signage
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and a garden as well as an individual female
Herastrau Park featuring a garden, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
Herastrau Park which includes a garden, a fountain and a statue or sculpture
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and cycling as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Village Museum

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.

Village Museum
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

Activities

Exclusive Tour of Draculas Castle and Brasov in Transylvania

Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov

AU$60
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
90% 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$44
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$47
per adult
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

AU$18
per adult
Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

AU$139
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
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Our pick of the best Herăstrău Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest

5 out of 5
Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Bucharest
The price is AU$186 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$186
10 Nov - 11 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! (354 reviews)
"Parking area are ok but I don't understand why I should pay for parking if I stay in this hotel. Just in Romania happens things like this. I will never reserve room in this hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Bucharest
Peakture Hotel Bucharest

Peakture Hotel Bucharest

4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is AU$154 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$154
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,014 reviews)
Well located and good value
"Well located for the old town area.."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
RIN Airport

RIN Airport

4 out of 5
255 A Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni
The price is AU$107 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$107
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very quiet during of the night, no noise that means we slept very well and we been ready for a long trip."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

RIN Airport
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG

5 out of 5
1-3 Episcopiei Street, Sector 1, Bucharest
The price is AU$288 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$288
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
"Great location for restaurants!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Radisson BLU Bucharest

Radisson BLU Bucharest

5 out of 5
Calea Victoriei 63-81, Sector1, Bucharest
The price is AU$319 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$319
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, very good value for money, perfect location and lots to do. Lots of restaurant options in the hotel and the bar was lovely. Room was clean and spacious. Swimming pool and spa in the hotel as well. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Radisson BLU Bucharest
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence

Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
Strada Luterana nr 2-4, Sector 1, Bucharest
The price is AU$201 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$201
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (899 reviews)
"Staff could not do enough for us, excellent. Location was superb and the breakfast was very good."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
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Other neighbourhoods around Herăstrău

Herastrau Park showing a park

Kiseleff

Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and World Trade Center.

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Aviației

Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and House of the Free Press.

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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.

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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.

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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
Museum of the Romanian Peasant showing interior views

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.

Sector 1

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