Cotroceni Travel Guide
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
National Museum Cotroceni
You can browse the exhibits at National Museum Cotroceni, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Bucharest. Discover the area's museums and churches.
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.
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.
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
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 Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
good
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Clean nice hotel very good location
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
What a fantastic hotel! Firstly the room! Excellent size, very quiet, complementary mini bar (with beer mineral and sparkling water) the TV was good although it had been installed wonky! (Wall Mountinf Bracket not Square) l. Bathroom was ample size with a nice size shower with good hot water. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Great value for money
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Location was great, stuff was nice. Room was huge.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Orhideea Residence & Spa
Staff is super. Amenities are great. Breakfast is super.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
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.
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 Bucharest Museum or Piaţa Universităţii while you're exploring the 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.
Drumul Taberei
Drumul Taberei might not have many top sights, but Terra Park and Monument to the Heroes of the Military Engineers' Army are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
