Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture
Lipscani which includes café lifestyle and heritage architecture
Lipscani showing café scenes
Lipscani which includes signage and a bar
Lipscani which includes café lifestyle, street scenes and a city

Popular places to visit

National Museum of Romanian History showing interior views

National History Museum of Romania

4/5(5 reviews)

Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.

National History Museum of Romania
Curtea Veche which includes a statue or sculpture and rides

Curtea Veche

Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.

Curtea Veche
Stavropoleos Church which includes a church or cathedral

Stavropoleos Church

In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.

Stavropoleos Church
Piaţa Universităţii

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.

Piaţa Universităţii
National Bank of Romania

National Bank of Romania

3.5/5(2 reviews)

National Bank of Romania is just one of the places to see in Bucharest, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

National Bank of Romania

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.

Bucharest Museum

Activities

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

NZ$38
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

NZ$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Exclusive Tour of Draculas Castle and Brasov in Transylvania

Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov

NZ$111
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Therme București Entry Ticket with Transportation

Bucharest: Therme București Entry Ticket with Transportation

NZ$80
per adult
Bucharest: Therme București Entry Ticket with Transportation
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

NZ$47
per adult
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide
Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest

Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest

NZ$130
per adult
Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
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Our pick of the best Bucharest Old Town Hotel Deals

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is NZ$293 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$293
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (427 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is NZ$175 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$175
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Super staff, excellent room with balcony. Definitely worth checking out. Central location near restaurants, bars, live music"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
4 out of 5
12 Doamnei St, Bucharest
The price is NZ$212 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$212
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We had a great time at the hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
4 out of 5
Splaiul Independentei 2D, District 3, Bucharest
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (696 reviews)
"The hotel was clean with lovely staff and a good atmosphere"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

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Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Old Town Boutique Hotel
Old Town Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Strada Sepcari 12-14, Bucharest
The price is NZ$139 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$139
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
"Everything about this hotel exceeded our expectations. The location was central but quieter. The service in this hotel was excellent! We highly recommend Old Town Boutique Hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Old Town Boutique Hotel
Europa Royale Bucharest
Europa Royale Bucharest
4 out of 5
Franceza St. 60, Bucharest
The price is NZ$154 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$154
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
"Great location! The staff was attentive and professional. We would stay here again if we visit in the future!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Europa Royale Bucharest
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town

Lipscani featuring a city, café scenes and street scenes

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 Stavropoleos Church.

Lipscani
Carol Park which includes a monument

Bucharest City-Centre

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Bucharest City-Centre
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Cotroceni

Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.

Cotroceni
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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.

Gara de Nord
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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.

Dorobanți
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Vitan

While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.

Vitan

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