Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest

Belle Époque boulevards, a vast parliament palace and a lively old town.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Bucharest

Day 1

  1. MorningTour the Palace of the Parliament; bring your passport and book ahead.
  2. AfternoonWalk the old town and see the Stavropoleos Monastery and the Cărturești Carusel bookshop.
  3. EveningHave dinner and drinks in the old town.

Day 2

Visit the Village Museum or Mogoșoaia Palace.

What to eat

Sarmale, stuffed cabbage rolls, and papanași doughnuts.

Local tips

Make the most of Bucharest

Beat the crowds

Bucharest is busy all year. The old town is quiet by day and very lively at night.

Best photo spot

The huge Palace of the Parliament, and the elegant Romanian Athenaeum concert hall.

Getting there

Trains and buses run from the airport. The metro is cheap and useful.

Don't miss nearby

Mogoșoaia Palace, a Brâncovenesc-style palace by a lake, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

The Palace of the Parliament is one of the largest buildings in the world; tours need booking and an ID. Romania uses lei.

Plan your visit

Getting to Bucharest

Getting there

  • Bucharest Airport (OTP)16 km away
  • Brașov140 km away
  • Varna200 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryRomania

Questions

Bucharest: good to know

Is Bucharest worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Belle Époque boulevards, a vast parliament palace and a lively old town.

How many days do you need in Bucharest?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Bucharest?

You can visit all year. Bucharest is busy all year. The old town is quiet by day and very lively at night.

How do you get to Bucharest?

The nearest airport is Bucharest Airport (OTP), about 16 km away. Trains and buses run from the airport. The metro is cheap and useful.

What is there to see near Bucharest?

Nearby hidden places include Sinaia (112 km), Bran Castle (134 km) and Brașov (141 km).

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