București - Ilfov Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bucharest featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a square or plaza
Bucharest featuring a bridge
Bucharest featuring a garden, a monument and music
Bucharest featuring outdoor art, theatre scenes and a statue or sculpture
Lipscani showing a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in București - Ilfov

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
Lipscani featuring a statue or sculpture

Bucharest Old Town

Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Curtea Veche or Stavropoleos Church while you're exploring the area.

Bucharest Old Town
Museum of the Romanian Peasant which includes interior views

Sector 1

If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and World Trade Center. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.

Sector 1
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
Bucharest which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a park

Sector 3

Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Unirea Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around town.

Sector 3
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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.

Sector 2
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
2-6 Doamnei Street, Bucharest
The price is AU$297 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (385 reviews)
"Lovely old world hotel. Countertops staff."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
4 out of 5
11 Bd. Aeroportului, Otopeni
The price is AU$148 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Otopeni. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The property was a short walk from the airport. It was amazingly quiet, clean and large comfortable rooms, great shower. I wasn't that impressed with the cooked breakfast, I was down to just toast on the last morning, despite this, I would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
4 out of 5
Strada Slanic 26, Bucharest
The price is AU$171 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very convenient walkable location to the Old Town."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Peakture Hotel Bucharest
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VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei
VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei
4 out of 5
38-40 Calea Victoriei, Bucharest
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Palace of the Parliament and Odeon ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
"Great place and perfect location to explore Bucharest! We had a Junior Suite but I wouldnt call it a suite, just a nice double room with very small kitchenette (kettle, fridge and microwave). 5 minute walk from University metro station, multiple places to eat and drink close by and a short walk to ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

VISIONAPARTMENTS Bucharest Calea Victoriei
Tomis Garden Aparthotel Bucharest
Tomis Garden Aparthotel Bucharest
3.5 out of 5
Strada ?epe? Voda, Bucharest, Bucuresti
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palace of the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Has underground parking, but a bit steep, with long sedan can be challenging. In this case outside parking available"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2024

Tomis Garden Aparthotel Bucharest
Iarca Inn
Iarca Inn
3 out of 5
137 Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Sector 1, Bucharest
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bucharest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Therme Bucharest and Baneasa Shopping City are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"This is the second time in staying there in between travels and safe to say I have no interest in booking anything else but this every single time. Will be back again for sure ❤️"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Palace of the Parliament which includes heritage architecture, a fountain and a sunset

Palace of the Parliament

4/5(10 reviews)

Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.

Palace of the Parliament
Bucharest featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a square or plaza

Piata Unirii

4/5(4 reviews)

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 Unirii
Romanian Athenaeum showing a garden, a statue or sculpture and theatre scenes

Romanian Athenaeum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.

Romanian Athenaeum
Piata Romana

Piata Romana

4/5(3 reviews)

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 Romana
Herastrau Park which includes a statue or sculpture and cycling as well as a small group of people

Herastrau Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.

Herastrau Park
Bucharest Mall

Bucharest Mall

4/5(1 review)

You can do some window-shopping at Bucharest Mall during your trip to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Bucharest Mall

Activities

Therme: Spa day at the Largest Relaxation Oasis in Bucharest

Therme: Spa day at the Largest Relaxation Oasis in Bucharest

AU$86
per adult
Therme: Spa day at the Largest Relaxation Oasis in Bucharest
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest

Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)

AU$50
per adult
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Therme Bucharest

Pure Relaxation at Therme Bucharest Wellness Retreat

AU$43
per adult
Pure Relaxation at Therme Bucharest Wellness Retreat
Relax and Wellness at Therme Spa Bucharest

Relax 'n Wellness at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Full Access+Transfer)

AU$273
per adult
Relax 'n Wellness at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Full Access+Transfer)
Spa Day in Bucharest

Private Transfer and 3H Tickets to Therme Bucharest

AU$198
per adult
Private Transfer and 3H Tickets to Therme Bucharest
Therme-entrance ticket and transfer pick-up/drop-off Bucharest

Therme-entrance ticket and transfer pick-up/drop-off Bucharest

AU$76
per adult
Therme-entrance ticket and transfer pick-up/drop-off Bucharest
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