Bîrzeşti Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Bîrzeşti Hotel Deals
RIN Airport
"Here is the guts of it… great location with shuttle to the airport. No restaurants around , unless you want to walk on the side of the street for 1 mile. The hotel restaurant looks nice but the food ….. Nobody to help with luggage and the front desk is efficient but you get the feeling that they ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Very centrally located. Great staff. Nice pool and sauna. Highly recommended. I’m"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"Very spacious room, nice bar, convenient location, and friendly staff but room was dirty at check in and the beds were super loud which squeaked with a slightest movement and prevented us to sleep"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Lido by Phoenicia
"Return in history proper refurbished"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
"Top quality hotel, very friendly staff and helpful staff, located in the heart of the old town."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
"Everyone I felt with was extremely helpful and polite."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bîrzeşti
Sector 4
Discover Sector 4, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Sector 4 include Tineretului Park and The Roman Arenas, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Timpuri Noi.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
Sector 3
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Piata Unirii while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around town.
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.
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.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Romanian National Opera while you're in town.
