Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture
Lipscani which includes café lifestyle and heritage architecture
Lipscani showing café scenes
Lipscani which includes signage and a bar
Lipscani which includes café lifestyle, street scenes and a city

Popular places to visit

National Museum of Romanian History showing interior views

National History Museum of Romania

4/5(5 reviews)

Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.

National History Museum of Romania
Curtea Veche which includes a statue or sculpture and rides

Curtea Veche

Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.

Curtea Veche
Stavropoleos Church which includes a church or cathedral

Stavropoleos Church

In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.

Stavropoleos Church
National Bank of Romania

National Bank of Romania

3.5/5(2 reviews)

National Bank of Romania is just one of the places to see in Bucharest, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

National Bank of Romania
Piaţa Universităţii

Piaţa Universităţii

Learn about the local history of Bucharest when you take a trip to Piaţa Universităţii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Piaţa Universităţii

Bucharest Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Bucharest Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Bucharest Museum

Activities

From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

AU$42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

AU$36
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

AU$141
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Exclusive Tour of Draculas Castle and Brasov in Transylvania

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

AU$61
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Stavropoleos Monastery in Old Town Bucharest

Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism
Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Bucharest Old Town Hotel Deals

Peakture Hotel Bucharest

Peakture Hotel Bucharest

4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is AU$143 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$143
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (998 reviews)
"Linens are clean and of good guality. Great coffee from the machine in the room. Helpful personnel at the front desk. Hotel is closed to everything, you can walk to old town restaurants, to main attractions, to metro station or bus, to parks, art exhibits."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is AU$305 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$305
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (473 reviews)
"Charming and on an excellent location. Facilities and food was very good."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town

4 out of 5
12 Doamnei St, Bucharest
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$183 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$183
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"A perfect location in the centre of the city. Close to lots of eateries and shops. The hotel was clean with friendly and helpful staff which made my stay better."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Europa Royale Bucharest

Europa Royale Bucharest

4 out of 5
Franceza St. 60, Bucharest
The price is AU$123 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$123
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Completely love it"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Europa Royale Bucharest
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel

Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel

4 out of 5
Splaiul Independentei 2D, District 3, Bucharest
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (737 reviews)
A good choice in Bucharest old town
"A clean and spacious room , balcony had a great view over the rooftops of the old town . Helpful staff . Good breakfast . Within walking distance of interesting sights and good choice of places to eat . Everything we needed from a city centre hotel ."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

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Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Moxy Bucharest Old Town

Moxy Bucharest Old Town

3.5 out of 5
17-19 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$170 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$170
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews)
"Great location , friendly staff"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town

Lipscani which includes café lifestyle, street scenes and a city

Lipscani

Lipscani is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Curtea Veche or Stavropoleos Church.

Lipscani
Carol Park featuring a monument

Bucharest City-Centre

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Museums, historical sites and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.

Bucharest City-Centre
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Cotroceni

Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.

Cotroceni
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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 Victoria Square and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.

Gara de Nord
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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
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Vitan

While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.

Vitan

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