Bucharest City-Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
Decorated with a series of beautiful frescoes and icons, this 17th-century cathedral dominates an architecturally impressive complex of chapels and palaces.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
Things to do
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Trip
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour
Top hotels in Bucharest City-Centre
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Excellent central location, walk to Old Town and University Square, front desk staff extremely helpful, superb Romanian restaurant for dinner, classy rooms with balconies - loved our stay!!!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"The location is good . The Bank is near hotel so it is very convenience to change locate money and a lot of little coffee shop just around the corner. But the carpet in the room is old and look dirty."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
"Highly recommended! The staff is superb and we enjoy the breakfast very much."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
"Check-in desk was top notch!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Lido by Phoenicia
"The location was OK, but the hotel is showing its age."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Moxy Bucharest Old Town
"The standard room has nothing in it and its very small. Otherwise the hotel is good"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bucharest City-Centre
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.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and RomExpo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
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 Manuc's Inn.
Sector 2
Get to know Sector 2 and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like National Arena and University Square, and you can jump on the metro at Obor or Piata Iancului to get around the city.
Sector 3
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Piata Unirii while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around town.
Bucharest City-Centre Travel Guide
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- Antim Monastery
- Arcul de Triumf
- Bucharest Botanical Garden
- Visit Bucharest Old Town
- Bucharest City Hall
- Visit Kiseleff
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- Bucharest Mall
- Bucharest Old Town Holidays
- Visit Sector 1
- Visit Sector 2
- Visit Sector 3
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- Visit Sector 6
- Carol Park
- Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
- Central Committee of the Communist Party Building
- Central University Library
- Cismigiu Garden
- Curtea Veche
- Herastrau Park
- National History Museum of Romania
- National Military Museum
- National Museum of Art of Romania
- National Theater Bucharest
- Novo Park
- Palace of the Parliament
- Patriarchal Palace
- Petrom City
- Piata Romana
- Revolution Square
- Romanian Athenaeum
- Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
- Saint Spyridon the New Church
- Sala Palatului
- Sector 6 Holidays
- State Circus Park
- The Roman Arenas
- Tineretului Park
- Titan Park
- Unirea Shopping Center
- Victoria Square
