Gara de Nord Travel Guide
Bucharest
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
Things to do
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Salt Mine & Dracula Tomb | Premium Group Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Top hotels in Gara de Nord
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
"Staff were very friendly and organized and the breakfast buffet was tasty and filling. The rooms were clean but the beds and pillows were very basic. We didn't see an air conditioning unit or mini fridge in the room either. Given we stayed only 2 nights and came into the city by train, the location ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hello Hotels Bucharest
"Friendly staff and clean room"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
RIN Airport
"The room was good."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Very centrally located. Great staff. Nice pool and sauna. Highly recommended. I’m"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"Conveniently located in the historic town area. Walking distance to tourist attractions. Easy access to Metro, shops, restaurants. Safe area."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Lido by Phoenicia
"Very lovely room, Clean and well maintained."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gara de Nord
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.
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.
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.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Triumphal Arch and Arcul de Triumf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 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.
