Bucharest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palace of the Parliament showing a sunset, heritage architecture and a fountain
Carol Park featuring a monument and a sunset as well as a small group of people
Palace of the Parliament showing a sunset, a fountain and heritage architecture
Romanian Athenaeum showing heritage architecture, theatre scenes and a statue or sculpture
National Military Museum which includes interior views

Where to stay in Bucharest

Carol Park which includes a monument

Bucharest City-Centre

4/5(252 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 featuring 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 which includes 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 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 Curtea Veche or Stavropoleos Church.

Lipscani
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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 1.656.631 ₫ per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
1.656.631 ₫
1.838.998 ₫ total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Otopeni. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"My son loves to stay in this place😌"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

RIN Airport
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

5 out of 5
Calea 13 Septembrie 90, Bucharest
The price is 3.861.986 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
3.861.986 ₫
4.325.424 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (852 reviews)
"This was by far the nicest Marriott that I’ve stayed at. I absolutely loved the hotel, the restaurants, the bars, the shopping mall inside. All of it was great and the price was very reasonable. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else the next time I come back to Bucharest."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest

5 out of 5
Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Bucharest
The price is 3.152.569 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
3.152.569 ₫
3.530.877 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (315 reviews)
Great hotel near the Old Town
"Amazing hotel in the heart of Bucharest. Very close to the old city and the Metro stations. Beautiful pool on the 22nd floor."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Grand Hotel Bucharest
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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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament and Odeon ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (170 reviews)
Great Stay at great hotel
"Very centrally located. Great rooms and great view. Very clean and with a lot of extras. The hotel was offering in the price the usage of washing machine + dryer."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament and Piata Romana ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
BEDBUGS!
"What was supposed to be a gorgeous boutique luxury stay turned into a nightmare when I spotted a few baby bugs in my bed. The next day I found an adult bedbug and blood stain, so I barely slept. When I reported this to the owner, he ridiculed me and accused me of bringing them. He also wished me ..."

Reviewed on 6 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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (85 reviews)
"Nice place, close to shops, bus stations and old town"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

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Popular places to visit

Palace of the Parliament showing a sunset, a fountain and heritage architecture

Palace of the Parliament

Palace of the Parliament 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.

Palace of the Parliament
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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 theatre scenes, a park and heritage architecture

Romanian Athenaeum

Enjoy a show at Romanian Athenaeum, a popular theatre in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

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

After visiting Herastrau Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Herastrau Park

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