Guidebook for București
Parks & Nature
This park in central Bucharest has tall shade trees, lots of flowers, ornate wrought ironwork, and a small lake with rowboats and paddle-boats. Don't pass the ice-cream and coffee shop.
55 locals recommend
Cişmigiu
This park in central Bucharest has tall shade trees, lots of flowers, ornate wrought ironwork, and a small lake with rowboats and paddle-boats. Don't pass the ice-cream and coffee shop.
Herăstrău Lake
Carol Park
Bulevardul MărășeștiGradina Botanica station
Entertainment & Activities
Sala Palatului in Bucharest, Romania is a conference centre and concert hall immediately behind the National Museum of Art of Romania, the former royal palace in the heart of the city. It was built between 1959 and 1960, during the communist era
56 locals recommend
Sala Palatului
28 Strada Ion CâmpineanuSala Palatului in Bucharest, Romania is a conference centre and concert hall immediately behind the National Museum of Art of Romania, the former royal palace in the heart of the city. It was built between 1959 and 1960, during the communist era
Shopping
Inmedio
4-8 Șoseaua Nicolae TitulescuCocor made the decision to redesign its 7-Story Store located in the historical center of Bucharest in order to create the “Cocor Luxury Store”, a conceptual Store that would attract luxury brands as tenants, but also to be a proactive part of the City effort to revitalize this neighbourhood.
35 locals recommend
Cocor
29-33 Bulevardul Ion C. BrătianuCocor made the decision to redesign its 7-Story Store located in the historical center of Bucharest in order to create the “Cocor Luxury Store”, a conceptual Store that would attract luxury brands as tenants, but also to be a proactive part of the City effort to revitalize this neighbourhood.
Promenada Mall
246B Calea FloreascaArts & Culture
The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city
333 locals recommend
Romanian Athenaeum
1-3 Strada Benjamin FranklinThe Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city
The National Museum of Art of Romania is located in the former royal palace in Revolution Square, central Bucharest, completed in 1837.
276 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art of Romania
49-53 Calea Victoriei The National Museum of Art of Romania is located in the former royal palace in Revolution Square, central Bucharest, completed in 1837.
Kretzulescu Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in central Bucharest, Romania. Built in the Brâncovenesc style, it is located on Calea Victoriei, nr. 45A, at one of the corners of Revolution Square, next to the former Royal Palace
34 locals recommend
Kretzulescu Church
45 Calea VictorieiKretzulescu Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in central Bucharest, Romania. Built in the Brâncovenesc style, it is located on Calea Victoriei, nr. 45A, at one of the corners of Revolution Square, next to the former Royal Palace
The Palace of the National Military Circle, also known as the Officers' Circle Palace is located on Constantin Mile street in Bucharest, Romania. It was built in 1911 by architect Dimitrie Maimarolu using French neoclassical style.
32 locals recommend
National Military Club
1 Strada Constantin MilleThe Palace of the National Military Circle, also known as the Officers' Circle Palace is located on Constantin Mile street in Bucharest, Romania. It was built in 1911 by architect Dimitrie Maimarolu using French neoclassical style.
The George Enescu museum is located on Calea Victoriei the most beautiful street of Bucharest. Its architecture is very beautiful.
35 locals recommend
George Enescu National Museum
141 Calea VictorieiThe George Enescu museum is located on Calea Victoriei the most beautiful street of Bucharest. Its architecture is very beautiful.
Antipa Museum
1 Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffBucharest Municipal Museum
2 Bulevardul Ion C. BrătianuNational Museum of Romanian History
12 Calea VictorieiThe former residence of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu can now be visited on a guided tour. Built in the 1960s and known by the codename P50 during the communist period, the 80-room Spring Palace (to use the English translation of its name) served as a home for the Ceausescus for almost two decades. While the building - which came with its own cinema and swimming pool - is elegant from the outside, the interior is decorated throughout in a ghastly style. Chosen by Ceausescu's wife, Elena, the decor is perhaps best described as neo-classical kitsch, complete with solid gold toilet roll holders. To book a place on a tour, you need to phone a day in advance. You can also reserve a tour directly on the palace's website.
44 locals recommend
House of Ceauşescu
50 Bulevardul PrimăveriiThe former residence of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu can now be visited on a guided tour. Built in the 1960s and known by the codename P50 during the communist period, the 80-room Spring Palace (to use the English translation of its name) served as a home for the Ceausescus for almost two decades. While the building - which came with its own cinema and swimming pool - is elegant from the outside, the interior is decorated throughout in a ghastly style. Chosen by Ceausescu's wife, Elena, the decor is perhaps best described as neo-classical kitsch, complete with solid gold toilet roll holders. To book a place on a tour, you need to phone a day in advance. You can also reserve a tour directly on the palace's website.
Sightseeing
Revolution Square is a square in central Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei. Known as Piața Palatului until 1989, it was later renamed after the 1989 Romanian Revolution.
59 locals recommend
Revolution Square
Piața RevoluțieiRevolution Square is a square in central Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei. Known as Piața Palatului until 1989, it was later renamed after the 1989 Romanian Revolution.
Calea Victoriei is a major avenue in central Bucharest, known as one of the most beautiful street of Bucharest. It leads from Splaiul Independenței to the north and then northwest up to Piața Victoriei, where Șoseaua Kiseleff continues north
99 locals recommend
Calea Victoriei
Calea Victoriei Calea Victoriei is a major avenue in central Bucharest, known as one of the most beautiful street of Bucharest. It leads from Splaiul Independenței to the north and then northwest up to Piața Victoriei, where Șoseaua Kiseleff continues north
Known to most locals as Centru Vechi (the Old Centre), Bucharest's Old Town is defined by the area bordered by the Dambovita river to the south, Calea Victoriei to the west, Bulevardul Brătianu to the east and Regina Elisabeta to the north. The area is more or less all that’s left of pre-World War II Bucharest. What the war didn’t destroy (and it destroyed a fair bit: allied bombing was fierce during the early part of 1944) communism did, most notably in the form of the grandiose Civic Centre project that saw almost a fifth of the total area of the city flattened to make way for Bulevardul Unirii and Casa Poporului. Indeed, that anything survives at all is little short of a miracle.
556 locals recommend
Old Town
Known to most locals as Centru Vechi (the Old Centre), Bucharest's Old Town is defined by the area bordered by the Dambovita river to the south, Calea Victoriei to the west, Bulevardul Brătianu to the east and Regina Elisabeta to the north. The area is more or less all that’s left of pre-World War II Bucharest. What the war didn’t destroy (and it destroyed a fair bit: allied bombing was fierce during the early part of 1944) communism did, most notably in the form of the grandiose Civic Centre project that saw almost a fifth of the total area of the city flattened to make way for Bulevardul Unirii and Casa Poporului. Indeed, that anything survives at all is little short of a miracle.
The Palace of the Parliament (Romanian: Palatul Parlamentului) is the seat of the Parliament of ... Casa Republicii), after the Romanian Revolution of 1989 it became widely known as the People's House and known as the larger house on earth that can be seen from the moon.
699 locals recommend
Palace of Parliament
7 Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuThe Palace of the Parliament (Romanian: Palatul Parlamentului) is the seat of the Parliament of ... Casa Republicii), after the Romanian Revolution of 1989 it became widely known as the People's House and known as the larger house on earth that can be seen from the moon.
Food Scene
Pizza Hut
5 Calea DorobanțiCasa Capșa is a historic restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, first established in 1852. At various times it has also included a hotel; most recently, it reopened as a 61-room hotel 17 June 2003 long a symbol of Bucharest for its inhabitants… Capșa is not only associated with its exquisite pastry products, but also for a hectic literary life of yore… a welcoming place for Romanian writers where they could meet, talk and…associate
18 locals recommend
Casa Capșa
36 Calea VictorieiCasa Capșa is a historic restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, first established in 1852. At various times it has also included a hotel; most recently, it reopened as a 61-room hotel 17 June 2003 long a symbol of Bucharest for its inhabitants… Capșa is not only associated with its exquisite pastry products, but also for a hectic literary life of yore… a welcoming place for Romanian writers where they could meet, talk and…associate
Burger Van Bistro
4 Strada George VracaConcerto Fine Dining is a restaurant whose cuisine is based on the concept of "nouvelle cuisine", a modern approach to French cuisine.
8 locals recommend
Restaurant Monte Carlo
Concerto Fine Dining is a restaurant whose cuisine is based on the concept of "nouvelle cuisine", a modern approach to French cuisine.
Gambrinus
38 Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaRestaurant Elisabeta
45 Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaMcDonald's
43 Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaKFC
23 Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaThe Caru' cu Bere is a bar and restaurant on Stavropoleos Street in the Lipscani district of Bucharest, Romania, opened in 1879 and moved to the current location, a gothic revival building designed by Austrian architect Siegfrid Kofczinsky, in 1899
481 locals recommend
Caru' cu bere
5 Strada StavropoleosThe Caru' cu Bere is a bar and restaurant on Stavropoleos Street in the Lipscani district of Bucharest, Romania, opened in 1879 and moved to the current location, a gothic revival building designed by Austrian architect Siegfrid Kofczinsky, in 1899
Restaurant Terasa Doamnei
9 Strada DoamneiRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
64 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
32 Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
Trattoria della Nonna
14 Strada D. I. MendeleevRed Angus Steakhouse
10-22 Str. FrancezăManuc's Inn was, until it was recently shut for restoration and refurbishment, the oldest operating hotel building in Bucharest, Romania; it also housed a popular restaurant, several bars, a coffee-house, and several stores and an extensive bar.
162 locals recommend
Manuc's Inn
62 Strada HalelorManuc's Inn was, until it was recently shut for restoration and refurbishment, the oldest operating hotel building in Bucharest, Romania; it also housed a popular restaurant, several bars, a coffee-house, and several stores and an extensive bar.
Starbucks
62 Str. FrancezăSushi Ko Baneasa
42-44 Șoseaua București-PloieștiDrinks & Nightlife
Control Club
4 Strada Constantin MillePura Vida Sky Bar & Hostel
Black Jack Pub
27 Strada SmârdanBordello
9-11 Strada ȘelariThe Barrel
27 Strada SmârdanLaboratorul de Cocktailuri
8 Strada StavropoleosBicicleta
38 Strada LipscaniOld Habits
Nr. 38 Strada LipscaniThe Wally's Club&Lounge
15 Strada ȘelariThe Vintage Pub
43 Strada SmârdanShoteria
17 Strada ȘelariBrown Jazz Pub
2 Strada CovaciTrinity College Pub
9-11 Strada ȘelariFratelli Espresso Bar
5 Strada Nicolae GolescuGaia Boutique Club
39 Strada Banul AntonacheBamboo Club
13 Strada CaroteniKristal Glam Club
34 Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaLoftLounge
Lofts Baneasa
118 Str. Drumul Potcoavei