Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide
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Visit Bucharest Old Town
Popular places to visit
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.
Curtea Veche
Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.
Stavropoleos Church
In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.
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.
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.
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.
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Top hotels in Bucharest Old Town
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Clean and quiet room. Comfortable.Great location. Accommodating staff. Gym and sauna were useful.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The hotel was amazing, great experience, did not have breakfast, so we have no opinion..... The staff was amazing as well, very helpful in every detail.....
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Europa Royale Bucharest
Hotel is in a great Old City location, close to restaurants, bars, and clubs. It is 50 feet away from the Old Court Church and the justly-famous Hanul Lui Manuc Inn/Restaurant. And only a very short walk to Piata Unirii metro station. Room was clean, a comfortable size, with a nice street view. The ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
I have the room at the corner, the window is facing the back alley, which is dark.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Old Town Boutique Hotel
The hotel is very well located. Street is noisy only on week end. Staff were great. Hotel was very clean. My only concern was the mirror in the shower/bathroom. Had an incident one night when I went to the bathroom without turning on the light. As a result of that I saw a light on the other side ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town
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.
Bucharest City-Centre
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.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.
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.
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.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
