Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bucharest Museum

Rich with history, Bucharest Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Bucharest Museum

Activities

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

NZ$49
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
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Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket

NZ$33
Per adult
Bucharest: Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket
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From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria

NZ$121
Per adult
From Bucharest: Small Group Day Trip to Medieval Bulgaria
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Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

NZ$39
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide
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Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

NZ$139
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
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Bucharest: 6-Day Transylvania and Bucovina Experience

NZ$7,076
Per adult
Bucharest: 6-Day Transylvania and Bucovina Experience
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Our pick of the best Bucharest Old Town Hotel Deals

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
Moxy Bucharest Old Town
3.5 out of 5
17-19 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is NZ$128 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$128
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (315 reviews)
City break
"Extremely noisy street but the location was great. The staff were really helpful and nice."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Moxy Bucharest Old Town
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is NZ$171 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
NZ$171
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (976 reviews)
Great hotel
"Lovely hotel within walking distance of most of the main attractions in Bucharest . Room was very comfortable and peaceful with complimentary coffee and water . Air con was very effective. Helpful , friendly staff. Close by to airport bus stop"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is NZ$292 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$292
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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 clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
"The best hotel you could possibly stay in. The service, amenities, location and bar was incredible. Also highly recommend a massage at their spa."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
4 out of 5
12 Doamnei St, Bucharest
The price is NZ$191 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$191
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (821 reviews)
"clean"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
4 out of 5
Splaiul Independentei 2D, District 3, Bucharest
The price is NZ$202 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$202
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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 breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (535 reviews)
"Great location - you're in the old town, but on a quieter street a bit away from the madness. That said, you still hear the bass of the nightclubs even when you're on the other side of the building. And the big road is pretty noisy too. The room is big, we had a large terrace and lots of light in ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

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$190 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$190
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (222 reviews)
Boutique hotel in great location
"We really enjoyed our stay, it was in a great location on the edge of the old town so you can easily walk to all attractions but on a quiet street so it’s not noisy at night despite the nearby bars and clubs. Our double room was huge and actually had 2 beds, 1 double and 1 single. With a great view ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Old Town Boutique Hotel
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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 National Bank of Romania or National History Museum of Romania.

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 Revolution Square and Romanian Athenaeum are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.

Bucharest City-Centre
Bucharest Botanical Garden featuring flowers and a garden

Cotroceni

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

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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