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Palace of the Parliament showing a sunset, a fountain and heritage architecture

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.

Palace of the Parliament
Bucharest which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a park

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.

Piata Unirii
Romanian Athenaeum showing theatre scenes, a park and heritage architecture

Romanian Athenaeum

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

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
University Square

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.

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

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.

Herastrau Park

Things to do

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

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

£20
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

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

£17
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

£68
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Exclusive Tour of Draculas Castle and Brasov in Transylvania

Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov

£29
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Stavropoleos Monastery in Old Town Bucharest

Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism

£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism
Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

£16
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Aviației

RIN Airport

RIN Airport

4 out of 5
255 A Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni
The price is £48 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£48
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Otopeni. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
So much better than waiting at the airport!
"Short stay between planes. Landed 3am, but found the free shuttle bus easily thanks to the clear instructions we had been given. Look for RIN on the side of the mini bus. Easy check in. Room was very comfortable. We could have stayed there several days but unfortunately we had to leave at 12 noon ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

RIN Airport
Peakture Hotel Bucharest

Peakture Hotel Bucharest

4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is £59 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£59
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Linens are clean and of good guality. Great coffee from the machine in the room. Helpful personnel at the front desk. Hotel is closed to everything, you can walk to old town restaurants, to main attractions, to metro station or bus, to parks, art exhibits."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

5 out of 5
Calea 13 Septembrie 90, Bucharest
The price is £130 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£130
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy 6 restaurants, a casino and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (855 reviews)
Disappointing
"The internet was down when we arrived and it took some time to lend us a hotspot to work on. The renovations limit dining and the Italian restaurant is made for mountain climbers"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel Bucharest

Grand Hotel Bucharest

5 out of 5
Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Bucharest
The price is £99 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£99
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (322 reviews)
"Super 😊"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 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 £147 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£147
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (473 reviews)
"Charming and on an excellent location. Facilities and food was very good."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Novotel Bucharest City Centre

Novotel Bucharest City Centre

4 out of 5
37B Calea Victoriei, Sector 1, Bucharest
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £90 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£90
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"All good! Bed are comfortables👌"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Novotel Bucharest City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Aviației

Herastrau Park featuring marine life and signage

Herăstrău

While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.

Herăstrău
Herastrau Park which includes a park

Kiseleff

3/5(1 area review)

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

Kiseleff
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Primăverii

When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Museum of the Romanian Peasant, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Primăverii
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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.

Băneasa
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Pipera

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Pipera. A stop by Bucharest Zoo is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Pipera
Museum of the Romanian Peasant which includes 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.

Sector 1

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