Bucharest City-Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bucharest City-Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
Decorated with a series of beautiful frescoes and icons, this 17th-century cathedral dominates an architecturally impressive complex of chapels and palaces.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
Activities
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Trip
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Bucharest City-Centre Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Excellent central location, walk to Old Town and University Square, front desk staff extremely helpful, superb Romanian restaurant for dinner, classy rooms with balconies - loved our stay!!!"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"The room was very clean, very nice bedsheets and well functioning AC/"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
"Highly recommended! The staff is superb and we enjoy the breakfast very much."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
"Nice hotel, just the outdoor staff were a bit hopeless and slow."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
"The hotel was generally nice and clean but like most hotels, the foyer gave a more stylish impression than the actual rooms. The decor in the rooms was dated and basic. There was AC but it was very subtle and even at the lowest temp and highest fan, it barely touched the temperature in the room. ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
"Very beautiful and clean hotel north of old town. Very walkable to many sights and endless options of cafes bars and restaurants. The spa was very nice but would be better if open past 8pm. Buffet breakfast had many nice options."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in 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.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and RomExpo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
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 Manuc's Inn.
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.
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.
