Herăstrău Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Herastrau Park showing marine life and signage
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and a garden as well as an individual female
Herastrau Park featuring a garden, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
Herastrau Park which includes a garden, a fountain and a statue or sculpture
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and cycling as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Village Museum

Village Museum

5/5(8 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Village Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Village Museum
Palace of the Parliament which includes heritage architecture, a fountain and a sunset

Palace of the Parliament

4/5(10 reviews)

Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.

Palace of the Parliament
Bucharest featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a square or plaza

Piata Unirii

4/5(4 reviews)

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.

Piata Unirii
Romanian Athenaeum showing a garden, a statue or sculpture and theatre scenes

Romanian Athenaeum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.

Romanian Athenaeum
Piata Romana

Piata Romana

4/5(3 reviews)

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 Romana
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and cycling as well as a small group of people

Herastrau Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.

Herastrau Park

Activities

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

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

NZ$38
per adult
92% 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$66
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

NZ$49
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
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$81
per adult
Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
Bran Castle Guided Europe Tours

Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest

NZ$193
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest
Stavropoleos Monastery in Old Town Bucharest

Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

NZ$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism
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Our pick of the best Herăstrău Hotel Deals

Novotel Bucharest City Centre

Novotel Bucharest City Centre

4 out of 5
37B Calea Victoriei, Sector 1, Bucharest
The price is NZ$192 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$192
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed two nights with my kids and had a great experience. The hotel is centrally located, just a short walk from the Lipscani old town area—very convenient for exploring Bucharest. The breakfast was delicious and diverse, with plenty of food and drink options for everyone. The staff were kind ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest

5 out of 5
Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Bucharest
The price is NZ$183 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$183
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (301 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, great location next to Old Town, reasonably priced, good breakfast buffet, very comfortable king size bed, next to subway station though walkable to many attractions."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Grand 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$296 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$296
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (447 reviews)
Wonderful Stay
"Everything was wonderful especially the dining/bar staff."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Radisson BLU Bucharest

Radisson BLU Bucharest

5 out of 5
Calea Victoriei 63-81, Sector1, Bucharest
The price is NZ$252 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$252
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Business lounge wes good when it wasn’t too crowded with families. A few days in a row, when we went up for breakfast to business lounge we were disappointed to see tables dirty, breakfast area being unkept. My view is this isn’t about the staff not doing their job but more about certain families/guests ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Radisson BLU Bucharest
Hello Hotels Bucharest

Hello Hotels Bucharest

2 out of 5
Grivitei Road, No. 143, Bucharest
The price is NZ$100 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$100
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (865 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel within easy walking distance to many amenities and attractions. Very friendly staff with helpful advice and information. The buffet breakfast is excellent, so many different options to choose from. Would definitely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hello Hotels Bucharest
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG

5 out of 5
1-3 Episcopiei Street, Sector 1, Bucharest
The price is NZ$290 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$290
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (294 reviews)
"Centrally located clean and beautiful"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Herăstrău

Herastrau Park showing a park

Kiseleff

Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.

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Aviației

Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Village Museum.

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Băneasa

While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Petrom City and House of the Free Press are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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
Museum of the Romanian Peasant showing interior views

Sector 1

If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.

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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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