Băneasa Travel Guide
Bucharest
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Therme-entrance ticket and transfer pick-up/drop-off Bucharest
From Bucharest: Peles Castle, Brasov & Bran Castle Day Trip
Top hotels in Băneasa
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Băneasa
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and House of the Free Press.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and World Trade Center.
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.
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.
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.
- Therme Bucharest
- Palace of the Parliament
- Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
- Romanian Athenaeum
- Piata Romana
- Herastrau Park
- Bucharest Mall
- Cismigiu Garden
- Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
- National Museum of Art of Romania
- National History Museum of Romania
- Bucharest City Hall
- Central University Library
- Bucharest Botanical Garden
- Arcul de Triumf
- Revolution Square
- Patriarchal Palace
- National Theater Bucharest
- Curtea Veche
- Sala Palatului