Herăstrău Travel Guide
Bucharest
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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 : Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Top hotels in Herăstrău
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
although i paid 3rd person fee to Hotels.com, Marriot receptions wanted me to pay this fee again and again. This was not a good conversation for me.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
It was perfect
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Overall the room is good. The bathroom has a lot of leaks. The shower has leaks around the door. The both shower hands are leaking. The carpetting needs to be washed.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
High standard in a convenient city centre location. Excellent breakfast and two excellent restaurants. Staff welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
RIN Airport
Good option for one night stay before our flight. Clean rooms and free airport shuttle.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
Great location for visiting Bucharest. Minutes from Old town and bus to/from airport
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Herăstrău
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and Triumphal Arch.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and House of the Free Press.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and Petrom City are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Piata Romana.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
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.
