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
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Gara de Nord Hotel Deals
Hello Hotels Bucharest
Staff where helpful breakfast was fresh right up to the last person not just the first, room was perfect just right for a boys weekend away
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
Simple and comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
We saw the great reviews on-line and decided to book this hotel on the extra night post our group tour. We agree with the great reviews from other guests. The hotel is located off the busy street and is centrally located. It’s a boutique hotel and very reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
I cannot thank the team at JW Marriott Bucharest enough for their constant support, exceptional resources, and unprecedented level of communication and dedication to my needs. Prior to my stay, I contacted JW Marriott to explain that my intention during the visit was to conduct a marriage proposal. ...
Reviewed on 16 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
The room was nice and clean
Reviewed on 16 May 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 Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.
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 National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa".
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.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Triumphal Arch and Arcul de Triumf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Curtea Veche or Piaţa Universităţii while you're exploring the area.
