Gara de Nord Travel Guide

Bucharest

Popular places to visit

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

Palace of the Parliament

4/5(79 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 which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a park

Piata Unirii

4/5(34 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 theatre scenes, a park and heritage architecture

Romanian Athenaeum

4.5/5(47 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(44 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
University Square

University Square

4/5(53 reviews)

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

4.5/5(44 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

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
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
Bran Castle Guided Europe Tours

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

£85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest
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Top hotels in Gara de Nord

Hello Hotels Bucharest

Hello Hotels Bucharest

2 out of 5
Grivitei Road, No. 143, Bucharest
The price is £42 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£42
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (884 reviews)
"There is a ghetto around, gipsies, beggars. But the hotel is close to all transportation needed: bus, subway, train station. Hotel itself is very clean and cozy, modern and chic. I choose this hotel every trip to Bucharest, but I speak Romanian, I grow up close-by and I know the neighbourhood."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hello Hotels Bucharest
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord

MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord

3 out of 5
Calea Grivitei nr. 143B, Bucharest
The price is £59 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£59
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)
"Good hotel close to Bucharest's main railway station. Access to subway. Walkable. Many taxis available nearby. Great and friendly staff. Clean. Nice room with safety box. Location offers numerous transportation options to almost every corner of the city, including the airport. Very good price but ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
RIN Airport

RIN Airport

4 out of 5
255 A Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni
The price is £45 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£45
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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 £68 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£68
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Gara de Nord

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Cotroceni

4/5(6 area reviews)

Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.

Cotroceni
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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
Carol Park which includes a monument

Bucharest City-Centre

4/5(252 area reviews)

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.

Bucharest City-Centre
Lipscani featuring a city, café scenes and street scenes

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 Stavropoleos Church.

Lipscani
Lipscani featuring a statue or sculpture

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.

Bucharest Old Town
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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