Bucharest City-Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bucharest City-Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
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.
Activities
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Bucharest: Parliament Senate Entry Tickets and Guided Tour
Skip the Line Ticket of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide
Our pick of the best Bucharest City-Centre Hotel Deals
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Very nice and clean hotel
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The overall impression of the hotel was great. The lobby in particular was wonderful. The breakfast was not particularly good, especially considering the price. The only negative thing was: on the day of departure we asked the staff to order a taxi in advance. The answer was that it will be ordered ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Spotless room and stunning hotel. Service was 100%. We used room service which was very prompt and housekeeping were quick to help with anything. Reception was extremely helpful and the spa staff very accomodating. Jorj restaurant service 11/10 but for the price food could step up a level
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Room was great and the hotel was beautiful, and centrally located to everything.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Clean, cozy and very spacious. Had everything we needed for a weekend away Would stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
All good
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 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 University Square while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Village Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
