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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
This is a great hotel in a good location at a good price, comfortable clean rooms. Good shower with toiletries provided including hair conditioner. Hairdryer in bathroom works well. Coffee machine with espresso pods. A few free mini bar items on arrival (1 beer, Pepsi, sparking water and still water) ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
RIN Airport
Nice and clesn
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Excellent. Great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Excellent exsellent excellent
Reviewed on 10 May 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 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 Piaţa Universităţii 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.
