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.
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.
Activities
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Our pick of the best Herăstrău Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Bucharest
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
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Well located for the old town area..
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
RIN Airport
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
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Great location for restaurants!
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
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
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Staff could not do enough for us, excellent. Location was superb and the breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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 World Trade Center.
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.
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.
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.
