Herăstrău Travel Guide
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
Village Museum
You can study the exhibits at Village Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour
Pure Relaxation at Therme Bucharest Wellness Retreat
Top hotels in Herăstrău
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Parking area are ok but I don't understand why I should pay for parking if I stay in this hotel. Just in Romania happens things like this. I will never reserve room in this hotel
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Clean and quiet room. Comfortable.Great location. Accommodating staff. Gym and sauna were useful.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
RIN Airport
Airport shuttle was very convenient to use for my early morning flight
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
This property is truly at Intercontinental level. Everything is well and thoroughly thought out for your convenience, comfort and delight. The rooms are impeccable, the bedding is perfectly comfortable and clean, the lighting has more options than I thought I would need and now I am spoiled! I want ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The hotel was amazing, great experience, did not have breakfast, so we have no opinion..... The staff was amazing as well, very helpful in every detail.....
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Great
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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 World Trade Center.
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.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Museum of the Romanian Peasant, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Petrom City and House of the Free Press 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.
