Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture
Lipscani which includes café lifestyle and heritage architecture
Lipscani showing café scenes
Lipscani which includes signage and a bar
Lipscani which includes café lifestyle, street scenes and a city

Popular places to visit

National Museum of Romanian History showing interior views

National History Museum of Romania

4/5(5 reviews)

Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.

National History Museum of Romania
Stavropoleos Church which includes a church or cathedral

Stavropoleos Church

In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.

Stavropoleos Church
Curtea Veche which includes a statue or sculpture and rides

Curtea Veche

Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.

Curtea Veche
Piaţa Universităţii

Piaţa Universităţii

Learn about the local history of Bucharest when you take a trip to Piaţa Universităţii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Piaţa Universităţii
National Bank of Romania

National Bank of Romania

3.5/5(2 reviews)

National Bank of Romania is just one of the places to see in Bucharest, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

National Bank of Romania

Manuc's Inn

Find out about the history of Bucharest when you spend time at Manuc's Inn. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Manuc's Inn

Activities

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip

AU$30
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

AU$132
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Bran Castle Guided Europe Tours

Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest

AU$42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest
Exclusive Tour of Draculas Castle and Brasov in Transylvania

Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov

AU$99
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Therme București Entry Ticket with Transportation

Bucharest: Therme București Entry Ticket with Transportation

AU$76
per adult
Bucharest: Therme București Entry Ticket with Transportation
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip

AU$33
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
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Our pick of the best Bucharest Old Town Hotel Deals

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is AU$294 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (361 reviews)
Great hotel, would recommend
"The hotel staff were welcoming and the first impression as you walk in to the lobby is impressive. Our room was clean, comfortable and stylish. The spa staff were super friendly and helpful too, Gym facilities are fairly small and not many machines however adequate for a hotel gym. We found the really ..."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is AU$158 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Short Stay Break
"It had everything we needed for a short stay, was very central so easy to get around."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
4 out of 5
12 Doamnei St, Bucharest
The price is AU$191 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews)
"Liked it a lot"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
4 out of 5
Splaiul Independentei 2D, District 3, Bucharest
The price is AU$280 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (649 reviews)
"Just a standard clean hotel no negatives. Room was lovely and cosy just didn’t have a good view from the room but it’s not the end of the world. Would stay here again !"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Old Town Boutique Hotel
Old Town Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Strada Sepcari 12-14, Bucharest
The price is AU$152 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$152
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (300 reviews)
"Easy to find. Right on edge of old town. Easy access to all the sights and transport. Hotel was clean and room was lovely. Great beds and good breakfast."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Old Town Boutique Hotel
Europa Royale Bucharest
Europa Royale Bucharest
4 out of 5
Franceza St. 60, Bucharest
The price is AU$169 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
"It is a clean, well run property. Nice and helpful staff . It's in a pedestrian only zone . But a safe pickup place for Uber,Bolt, or taxis us just a few meters away. My only complaint is that they keep it much too warm. The only way to keep the room comfortable was to turn off the heat - it was ..."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Europa Royale Bucharest
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town

Lipscani featuring a city, café scenes and street scenes

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 Stavropoleos Church.

Lipscani
Carol Park which includes a monument

Bucharest City-Centre

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Bucharest City-Centre
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Cotroceni

Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.

Cotroceni
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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.

Gara de Nord
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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.

Dorobanți
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Vitan

While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.

Vitan

Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide

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