Cotroceni
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 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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town
Premium Tour Bran & Peles Castle from Bucharest
Salt Mine Tour from Bucharest with Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
A great base to discover the city
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Close to the airport, everything was good
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
I had an excellent stay, surpassing (high) expectations. The staff were all extremely helpful, in particular Ana on the concierge desk.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The Hotel looks good, staff are helpful and it's in a very good location. I stayed in an executive room with lounge access for a week. I was disappointed by the hotel not providing a free bottle of water each night, as all other hotels I've stayed at offer this, you'll get one bottle per stay. The ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Convenient to Old Town; great breakfast; helpful staff; clean, modern hotel; large TV.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Good location next to the metro and amenities, old town and tourist attractions (walking). Rooms are spacious, staff are excellent and breakfast was great, good selection with omelette serving station. Really good! Definitely come back
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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 National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa" and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
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.
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.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Curtea Veche or Manuc's Inn while you're exploring the area.
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 National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa".
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.
