București - Ilfov Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bucharest featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a square or plaza
Bucharest featuring a bridge
Bucharest featuring a garden, a monument and music
Bucharest featuring outdoor art, theatre scenes and a statue or sculpture
Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in București - Ilfov

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
Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture

Bucharest Old Town

Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.

Bucharest Old Town
Museum of the Romanian Peasant showing interior views

Sector 1

If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.

Sector 1
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
Bucharest featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a square or plaza

Sector 3

Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Piata Unirii while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around town.

Sector 3
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Sector 2

Get to know Sector 2 and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like National Arena and University Square, and you can jump on the metro at Obor or Piata Iancului to get around the city.

Sector 2
RIN Airport

RIN Airport

4 out of 5
255 A Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni
The price is AU$100 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$100
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Otopeni. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
RIN Airport
Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest

5 out of 5
Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Bucharest
The price is AU$206 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$206
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Grand Hotel Bucharest
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

5 out of 5
Calea 13 Septembrie 90, Bucharest
The price is AU$270 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$270
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy 6 restaurants, a casino, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (855 reviews)
Disappointing
"The internet was down when we arrived and it took some time to lend us a hotspot to work on. The renovations limit dining and the Italian restaurant is made for mountain climbers"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
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VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei

VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei

4 out of 5
38-40 Calea Victoriei, Bucharest
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament and Odeon ...
VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei
Luxury Apart-Hotel Bucharest

Luxury Apart-Hotel Bucharest

4 out of 5
Strada Emil Balaban 5, Bucharest
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament and Piata Romana ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"If it weren't for the narrow and steep stairs it would have been a 10."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Luxury Apart-Hotel Bucharest
Mosilor Residence Apartments

Mosilor Residence Apartments

3 out of 5
Mihai Eminescu no. 181, Sector 2, Bucharest
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament ...
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Popular places to visit

Palace of the Parliament which includes heritage architecture, a fountain and a sunset

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.

Palace of the Parliament
Bucharest featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a square or plaza

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.

Piata Unirii
Romanian Athenaeum showing a garden, a statue or sculpture and theatre scenes

Romanian Athenaeum

Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.

Romanian Athenaeum
Piata Romana

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 Romana
University Square

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.

University Square
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and cycling as well as a small group of people

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.

Herastrau Park

Activities

Therme: Spa day at the Largest Relaxation Oasis in Bucharest

Therme: Spa day at the Largest Relaxation Oasis in Bucharest

AU$89
per adult
Therme: Spa day at the Largest Relaxation Oasis in Bucharest
Therme Bucharest

Pure Relaxation at Therme Bucharest Wellness Retreat

AU$47
per adult
Pure Relaxation at Therme Bucharest Wellness Retreat
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest

Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)

AU$52
per adult
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Therme-entrance ticket and transfer pick-up/drop-off Bucharest

Therme-entrance ticket and transfer pick-up/drop-off Bucharest

AU$79
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Therme-entrance ticket and transfer pick-up/drop-off Bucharest
Relax and Wellness at Therme Spa Bucharest

Relax 'n Wellness at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Full Access+Transfer)

AU$284
per adult
Relax 'n Wellness at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Full Access+Transfer)
Spa Day in Bucharest

Private Transfer and 3H Tickets to Therme Bucharest

AU$206
per adult
Private Transfer and 3H Tickets to Therme Bucharest
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