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: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Salt Mine Tour from Bucharest with Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Herăstrău Hotel Deals
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
although i paid 3rd person fee to Hotels.com, Marriot receptions wanted me to pay this fee again and again. This was not a good conversation for me.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Very nice place
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Overall the room is good. The bathroom has a lot of leaks. The shower has leaks around the door. The both shower hands are leaking. The carpetting needs to be washed.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
High standard in a convenient city centre location. Excellent breakfast and two excellent restaurants. Staff welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
RIN Airport
Very nice hotel, beautiful interior. Got a free shuttle bus to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Continuous noise in the bathroom. No replacement of water bottles. Tv remote not working. WC unfixed.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 House of the Free Press.
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 Piata Romana.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and World Trade Center. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord 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 Romanian National Opera.
