Bucharest City-Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
Decorated with a series of beautiful frescoes and icons, this 17th-century cathedral dominates an architecturally impressive complex of chapels and palaces.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
Things to do
Bucharest: Salt Mine & Dracula Tomb | Premium Group Tour
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour
Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Trip
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Bucharest City-Centre
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Centrally located hotel, and conveniently within walking distance to the old town. Views from the room were great (above 10th floor). Breakfast options were plentiful. Lovely stay while we were in Bucharest."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"The room was very clean, very nice bedsheets and well functioning AC/"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
"Highly recommended! The staff is superb and we enjoy the breakfast very much."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
"Nice hotel, just the outdoor staff were a bit hopeless and slow."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
"Decent quality hotel in a good location. My only criticism was that there was a constant smell of urine emanating from the sink waste/overflow. It was clear that the plumbing was not done properly as there should be a trap to stop this from happening."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
"A beautiful hotel, wide corridors and very nicely appointed fittings both in the rooms and public areas. Close to all attractions and cafes. A very pleasant experience only complaint was staff did not replenish our water or sugar but they were quick to bring to our room. Very pleased to have a late ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bucharest City-Centre
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.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and RomExpo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the 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 Manuc's Inn.
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 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.
