Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide

Bucharest
Lipscani featuring a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

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National History Museum of Romania

4/5(19 reviews)

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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National Bank of Romania

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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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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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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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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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Bucharest Museum

Rich with history, Bucharest Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Bucharest Museum

Things to do

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

฿951
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
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From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria

฿2,635
Per adult
From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria
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Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

฿1,509
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
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Bucharest: 6-Day Transylvania and Bucovina Experience

฿153,744
Per adult
Bucharest: 6-Day Transylvania and Bucovina Experience
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Bucharest: Instahood Stories Tour with Lunch included

฿3,844
Per adult
Bucharest: Instahood Stories Tour with Lunch included
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From Bucharest: A Taste of Transylvania: Private Tour

฿10,885
Per adult
From Bucharest: A Taste of Transylvania: Private Tour
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Top hotels in Bucharest Old Town

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
Moxy Bucharest Old Town
3.5 out of 5
17-19 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is ฿2,622 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿2,622
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
City break
"Extremely noisy street but the location was great. The staff were really helpful and nice."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is ฿3,497 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
฿3,497
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (980 reviews)
"Great location at a great price. You just walk underground across the street and you’re in the old town. They have a sauna gym and massage room in the basement. Really nice massage! The rooms were clean and comfortable. And the shower was great, which has not always been my experience in Eastern ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

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 ฿6,080 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿6,080
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
"The best hotel you could possibly stay in. The service, amenities, location and bar was incredible. Also highly recommend a massage at their spa."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

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 ฿3,899 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿3,899
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (823 reviews)
Good
"Our Room was located on the first floor, in the interior part. and the window faced an interior patio where you could see perfectly from the outside to the inside, limiting privacy. Bianca the receptionist was very helpful. unlike her colleagues who were quite dry."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 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 ฿3,831 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿3,831
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (535 reviews)
"Great location - you're in the old town, but on a quieter street a bit away from the madness. That said, you still hear the bass of the nightclubs even when you're on the other side of the building. And the big road is pretty noisy too. The room is big, we had a large terrace and lots of light in ..."

Reviewed on 28 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 ฿3,928 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
฿3,928
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
Boutique hotel in great location
"We really enjoyed our stay, it was in a great location on the edge of the old town so you can easily walk to all attractions but on a quiet street so it’s not noisy at night despite the nearby bars and clubs. Our double room was huge and actually had 2 beds, 1 double and 1 single. With a great view ..."

Reviewed on 30 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(252 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

4/5(6 area reviews)

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

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

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

4/5(2 area reviews)

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

Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide