Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bucharest Old Town
Popular places to visit
National History Museum of Romania
Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.
Curtea Veche
Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.
Stavropoleos Church
In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.
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.
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.
Activities
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Bucharest Old Town Hotel Deals
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The hotel is beautiful, the room was clean and looked just like the photos. Excellent location with plenty of places to eat located around the hotel in the old town. We didnt get to use the spa or gym but on my next visit I will definitely check them out. The staff very nice, helpful, pleasant and ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
The hotel was clean enough just needs a bit of an update in the bathrooms and bedrooms. There was an awful sewage smell in the stairwell hall so we didn’t explore the sauna as felt it was coming from there. Bar and hotel staff we all lovely, so welcoming and friendly - couldn’t do enough!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Moxy Bucharest Old Town
Clean room no safe in room tho
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Europa Royale Bucharest
Great location, the room was clean and spacious, the staff were also really friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Mansion Boutique Hotel
A beautiful hotel in Bucharest old town. Great staff, lovely breakfast and fabulous rooms (we had contemporan) would highly recommend,
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Very loud and hard to sleep. On a party street where the music thumps until wee hours. Great bed and pillows, odd grey dust falling out of bathroom fan, gym has no weights.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town
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 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.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.
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.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
