Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

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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.

National History Museum of Romania
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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
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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.

National Bank of Romania
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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
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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
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Manuc's Inn

Find out about the history of Bucharest when you spend time at Manuc's Inn. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Manuc's Inn

Activities

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

AU$41
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
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Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket

AU$31
Per adult
Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket
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From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

AU$52
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
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From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria

AU$113
Per adult
From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria
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Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

AU$36
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide
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Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle from Bucharest

AU$97
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Day Trip to Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Castle from Bucharest
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Our pick of the best Bucharest Old Town Hotel Deals

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
Moxy Bucharest Old Town
3.5 out of 5
17-19 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is AU$123 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$123
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (306 reviews)
"Overall, a great stay! Only drawback is no refrigerators but that could be due to the room size? The staff was all fantastic! Especially the person that returned my credit card that had fell out of my pocket. Would recommend this place!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is AU$259 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$259
per night
26 May - 27 May
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 clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Great staff and services. Elegant and refined environment with great amenities."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

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Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is AU$158 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$158
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (967 reviews)
"Parking was easy (unusual in Bucharest), breakfast was included and it was quite healthy/good, and the staff were terrific. SO helpful with information and ideas. The room was excellent, with a balcony that made it even better. Really glad we stayed at Peakture."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
4 out of 5
12 Doamnei St, Bucharest
The price is AU$176 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$176
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (814 reviews)
"Hotel is very well-located, in the heart of old town. The deluxe king room I had was very well furnished, comfortable and spacious and had all the required amenities. Breakfast experience was a bit disappointing as the breakfast restaurant was rather small and it was crowded and noisy. The queue ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
4 out of 5
Splaiul Independentei 2D, District 3, Bucharest
The price is AU$164 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$164
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (530 reviews)
Close to everything.
"Very nice hotel exactly like pictures. Great staff. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Old Town Boutique Hotel
Old Town Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Strada Sepcari 12-14, Bucharest
The price is AU$147 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$147
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
"Great location in old town. In the walking part of the city. Close to drop off. You can’t get to the door with the car. Very good ratio price to qualify."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Old Town Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town

Lipscani featuring a city, café scenes and street scenes

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 National Bank of Romania or National History Museum of Romania.

Lipscani
Carol Park which includes 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 Revolution Square and Romanian Athenaeum are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.

Bucharest City-Centre
Bucharest Botanical Garden featuring flowers and a garden

Cotroceni

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

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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