Gara de Nord Travel Guide
Bucharest
Visit Gara de Nord
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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 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 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.
Bucharest Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Bucharest Mall during your trip to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Things to do
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Skip the Line Ticket of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
Top hotels in Gara de Nord
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
I chose this hotel as I was going to be travelling in & out of the nearby Gare de Nord a number of times. Friendly & fast check-in with staff apologetic about the very short notice of a Bucharest city tax. Room was spacious, clean, quiet and all boxes where ticked. Fresh, filling & healthy breakfast ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hello Hotels Bucharest
all was just fine
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Clean room, polite helpful staff greay rainfall shower and good breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Need a good clean
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Great hotel and highly recommended. The location is perfect for exploring the old town area of Bucharest, lovely views from our room (king room) overlooking the Dome building opposite.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
clean and spacious room, nice amenities. attentive helpful staff, including room service. gave my sister a birthday treat and left a small bottle of prosecco and three deserts gave us complimentary late check out- excellent breakfast spread tasty food and plenty of options good option of restaurants ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gara de Nord
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cotroceni Palace and Bucharest Botanical Garden.
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.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Village Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 National History Museum of Romania or Curtea Veche.
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.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.
