Gara de Nord Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gara de Nord
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.
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.
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
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Day Trip
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Our pick of the best Gara de Nord Hotel Deals
Hello Hotels Bucharest
Great location particularly if you're travelling anywhere by train from the gara de nord station which is only a 5 or so minute walk away. Teodor was very polite and a great help to me.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
Convenient location, next to the subway station and 7 minutes walk from the Gard de Nord railway station. Friendly front desk. Everything good except weak water pressure in the shower.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Breakfast is fantastic for coeliacs as is the Italian restaurant on site. Really nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Very nice place
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
High standard in a convenient city centre location. Excellent breakfast and two excellent restaurants. Staff welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
RIN Airport
Very nice hotel, beautiful interior. Got a free shuttle bus to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gara de Nord
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cotroceni Palace and Bucharest Botanical Garden.
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 Piata Romana.
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 National History Museum of Romania.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and Triumphal Arch.
