Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bucharest Old Town
Popular places to visit
National History Museum of Romania
Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.
Stavropoleos Church
In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.
Curtea Veche
Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.
National Bank of Romania
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.
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.
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.
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Our pick of the best Bucharest Old Town Hotel Deals
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Good location. Best value for money
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Excellent
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Europa Royale Bucharest
Very helpful and polite staff. Great room and hotel in great location to get to all the central areas of Bucharest and right on the doorstep of the old town.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
In an old city building everything functioned perfectly which is not always the norm, friendly staff, great location.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Old Town Boutique Hotel
Very clean, perfect location, right at the old town, quiet, Near to busses to and from airport.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Mansion Boutique Hotel
Everything was great
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town
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 National History Museum of Romania.
Bucharest City-Centre
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.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.
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.
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 Charles de Gaulle Square and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
