Cotroceni Travel Guide
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
National Museum Cotroceni
You can browse the exhibits at National Museum Cotroceni, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Bucharest. Discover the area's museums and churches.
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.
Things to do
Bucharest: Capture the most Photogenic Spots with a Local
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
RIN Airport
Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
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.
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 University Square while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Romanian National Opera while you're in town.
- Bucharest Botanical Garden
- 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
- Arcul de Triumf
- Revolution Square
- Patriarchal Palace
- National Theater Bucharest
