Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bucharest Old Town
Popular places to visit
National History Museum of Romania
Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.
Stavropoleos Church
In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.
Piaţa Universităţii
Learn about the local history of Bucharest when you take a trip to Piaţa Universităţii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Curtea Veche
Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.
Bucharest Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Bucharest Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Macca - Vilacrosse Passage
You can learn about the history of Bucharest with a trip to Macca - Vilacrosse Passage. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Activities
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Skip the Line Ticket of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
Our pick of the best Bucharest Old Town Hotel Deals
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Fantastic location and a wonderful clean hotel with friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Europa Royale Bucharest
Great location in the Old Town. Large comfy beds and a great shower.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
room was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Moxy Bucharest Old Town
all good
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Clean, comfortable, central.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old 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 National History Museum of Romania or Curtea Veche.
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historical sites and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cotroceni Palace and Bucharest Botanical Garden.
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.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide
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- Visit Cotroceni
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- Visit Kiseleff
- Tineretului Park
- Arcul de Triumf Stadium
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- Titan Park
- National Military Museum
- Children's World Park
- Sephardic Jewish Cemetery
- Polytechnic University of Bucharest
- Terra Park
- Petrom City
- Romexpo
- George Bacovia Memorial House
- Crangasi Park
