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

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

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

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

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

AU$45
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

AU$45
per adult
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour

Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour

AU$46
per adult
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

AU$19
per adult
Bucharest: Museum of Senses Entry Ticket
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
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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$180 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$180
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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$287 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$287
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (508 reviews)
"The Hotel is amazing, the staff are brilliant and attentive to all needs from opening doors from Taxi’s to carrying luggage and shopping to taking bespoke arrangements for my wifes 40th bday, highly recommend the hotel for all types of stay, will definitely re visit very soon"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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
The price is AU$227 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$227
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel located in the old town and easy walkable to anything of significance. Lots of dinner and shopping options. Greatly recommended should your interest be to see the old city architectures, and to experience local dining and entertainment seen."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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$156 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$156
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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)
"Excellent staff . Great location. Very nice room. The only negative is the bar music from across the street. The music was excessive, and lasted until 3:00 am. The Hotel gave us a late checkout of 2:00 instead of 12:00 which was appreciated."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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! (756 reviews)
"Muy cómodo, perfectamente ubicado, en la entrada al barrio antiguo, con acceso a unos cuantos pasos de zonas de restaurantes y bares, pero conservando la tranquilidad y la discreción. Servicio muy bueno, desayuno bien y el servicio muy atento y servicial"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
The Mansion Boutique Hotel

The Mansion Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Franceza Street 11, Bucharest
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews)
"Had an amazing experience at this hotel. I am here for one more day and the staff has been so friendly and the rooms were super clean. I was here for my birthday and the hotel even brought me a bottle of champagne to my room on the house which was very unexpected and so nice. Its also in the center ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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The Mansion Boutique Hotel
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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 National History Museum of Romania.

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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