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
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
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
This is the only hotel I will stay at in Bucharest! I absolutely love staying there. Although the hotel itself is beautiful and everything is perfect, the best thing about this hotel is the staff! The staff are the most friendliest and accommodating group of people and they are the reason I continue ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The hotel is beautiful, the room was clean and looked just like the photos. Excellent location with plenty of places to eat located around the hotel in the old town. We didnt get to use the spa or gym but on my next visit I will definitely check them out. The staff very nice, helpful, pleasant and ...
Reviewed on 12 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
Male receptionist very helpful and polite
Reviewed on 11 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 Victoria Square.
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.
