Bucharest City-Centre
Bucharest
Visit Bucharest City-Centre
Popular places to visit
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
Decorated with a series of beautiful frescoes and icons, this 17th-century cathedral dominates an architecturally impressive complex of chapels and palaces.
Things to do
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Top hotels in Bucharest City-Centre
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Need a good clean
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Every was clean, food was excellent, staff were polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Europa Royale Bucharest
Great location in the Old Town. Large comfy beds and a great shower.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Great stay -- apart from being joined through an interconnecting room / door to the noisiest family in the world. Great breakfast and good part of town to be in. Gym nice but pool was too busy so had to pass. Wonderful service in hotel bar too!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Continental Bucuresti
Staff great, but not a 5 star hotel …
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest City-Centre
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piaţa Universităţii or University Square while you're exploring the 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.
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.
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.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cotroceni Palace and Bucharest Botanical Garden.
Sector 2
Get to know Sector 2 and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like National Arena and University Square, and you can jump on the metro at Obor or Piata Iancului to get around the city.
