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 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 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.
Bucharest Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Bucharest Mall during your trip to Bucharest. 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.
Things to do
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Top hotels in Gara de Nord
Hello Hotels Bucharest
all was just fine
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
I chose this hotel as I was going to be travelling in & out of the nearby Gare de Nord a number of times. Friendly & fast check-in with staff apologetic about the very short notice of a Bucharest city tax. Room was spacious, clean, quiet and all boxes where ticked. Fresh, filling & healthy breakfast ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
This is a nice place to stay within walking distance of the Bucharest airport. I recommend it to anyone who needs to stay close to the airport.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Perfect hotel
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Location was great, stuff was nice. Room was huge.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The room was spotless, and the staff went above and beyond to help us arrange excursions, even advising us on getting a local train up to the mountains. Breakfast was amazing, especially having a chef cooking eggs fresh in front of us — it was great knowing everything was freshly prepared. There ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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.
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 History Museum of Romania or Curtea Veche.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piaţa Universităţii or University Square while you're exploring the area.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.
