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 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 Herăstrău
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"Great hotel! Great staff! Reserve it!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
"The Novotel city centre Bucharest has a superb location. Right on Victoria Street/Boulevards, old city is only minutes away, easy location for guided and walking tours. The Main Street is full with coffee shop, dessert shops and restaurants all with different style and vibe for every taste, and on ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
RIN Airport
"Do not stay here during the summer unless they fix the air conditioning AC, or give clients access to fans. I was there in May and with a bit of a heat wave, not much, the AC could not keep the room a tolerable temperature. When I went to reception, on May 15th, the female staff member would not ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Very centrally located. Great staff. Nice pool and sauna. Highly recommended. I’m"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
"Amazing, good job!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
"The Breakfast Manager, Dana, was superb. So professional and helpful. Amazing visit!"
Reviewed on 29 May 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.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Triumphal Arch and Arcul de Triumf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
