Sector 1 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
Herastrau Park
Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.
Central University Library
Grand architecture and a rich repository of Romanian and foreign literature make this library an outstanding place to spend some time.
Activities
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Our pick of the best Sector 1 Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Parking area are ok but I don't understand why I should pay for parking if I stay in this hotel. Just in Romania happens things like this. I will never reserve room in this hotel
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
This property is truly at Intercontinental level. Everything is well and thoroughly thought out for your convenience, comfort and delight. The rooms are impeccable, the bedding is perfectly comfortable and clean, the lighting has more options than I thought I would need and now I am spoiled! I want ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Staff could not do enough for us, excellent. Location was superb and the breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Amazing hotel, very good value for money, perfect location and lots to do. Lots of restaurant options in the hotel and the bar was lovely. Room was clean and spacious. Swimming pool and spa in the hotel as well. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hello Hotels Bucharest
Reasonable hotel for the price, close to the train station and metro stop.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
The room was clean . The service was perfect. The place ia percect. But two think that chould improve: 1. One elevator (from 3) didnt work (4 days) and it take alot of time to wait . 2. The rooms was hot . But even thoo the stay was great. Thanks
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sector 1
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Petrom City and House of the Free Press are some notable places to visit nearby.
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and World Trade Center.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and House of the Free Press.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Museum of the Romanian Peasant, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
