Cotroceni Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Palace of the Parliament
Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.
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.
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.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
Herastrau Park
Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.
Activities
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Cotroceni Hotel Deals
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
"Good value hotel with very helpful staff, especially in the restaurant."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"Fantastic staff! Very friendly and accommodating. They surprised me with a birthday cake and a small bottle of prosecco for my birthday which was so lovely! Gym could use an update but otherwise, fantastic hotel!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
"The best hotel we stayed in our vacation trip through Europe."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
"The Novotel city centre Bucharest has a superb location. Right on Victoria Street/Boulevards, old city is only minutes away, easy location for guided and walking tours. The Main Street is full with coffee shop, dessert shops and restaurants all with different style and vibe for every taste, and on ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
RIN Airport
"Great hotel near the airport with a free shuttle service that actually worked and was on time! They also very generously, offered an Express breakfast of coffee, croissants, and other snacks for those of us with an early flight. The room service was very fast and surprisingly delicious. And the room ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Great hotel in great location Helpful staff Lovely coffee from the bar Room was a large size, all amenities, had a balcony with a great view of the city Very pleased with my choice would come here again"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
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.
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.
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.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Curtea Veche or Manuc's Inn while you're exploring the area.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Romanian National Opera while you're in town.
Lupeasca
While Lupeasca may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ghencea Stadium and Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.
Cotroceni Travel Guide
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- Tineretului Park
- Arcul de Triumf Stadium
- Piata Unirii
- Bucharest Old Town Holidays
- 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
- Visit Vitan
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- Visit Kiseleff
