Bucharest City-Centre Travel Guide
Bucharest
Visit Bucharest City-Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.
Things to do
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Explore Bucharest Step by Step With A Local Guide
Top hotels in Bucharest City-Centre
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Need a good clean
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Every was clean, food was excellent, staff were polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Great hotel and highly recommended. The location is perfect for exploring the old town area of Bucharest, lovely views from our room (king room) overlooking the Dome building opposite.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Europa Royale Bucharest
Great location in the Old Town. Large comfy beds and a great shower.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Continental Bucuresti
Very good location, beautiful interior, comfortable room, excellent service, friendly staff. It is my new favourite hotel in Bucharest and I look forward to my next visit.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest City-Centre
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.
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.
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.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cotroceni Palace and Bucharest Botanical Garden.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Triumphal Arch and Arcul de Triumf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sector 2
Get to know Sector 2 and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like National Arena and University Square, and you can jump on the metro at Obor or Piata Iancului to get around the city.
