About Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital of Romania, home to around 1,877,155 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Bucharest
1
Palace of the Parliament
2
Revolution Square
3
Victory Square
4
National Art Museum
5
Aviation Museum
6
Cişmigiu Garden
7
Herăstrău Park
8
Botanical Gardens
Budget travel
Free things to do in Bucharest
Revolution Square
Victory Square
Cişmigiu Garden
Herăstrău Park
Botanical Gardens
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Palace of the Parliament
- Visit Revolution Square
- Visit Victory Square
- Eat at Kanteen 162
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit National Art Museum
- Visit Aviation Museum
- Visit Cişmigiu Garden
- Eat at LUCA
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Herăstrău Park
- Visit Botanical Gardens
- Visit Carol Park
- Eat at SC Argentin Impex LLC
Where to eat
Local favourites
Kanteen 162
Very good food, consistent menus, impeccable service and kind staff. Best place to find the traditional taste of organic food.
LUCA
Cheap Romanian traditional pastry chain with locations all over the city (and much of Romania, and even Poland). There are both sweet and sa
SC Argentin Impex LLC
Very good Romanian meals, a treat for the senses. Nice quiet outdoor area.
Bodega "La Mahala"
A secluded and quiet place hidden a bit among the noisy and losing western-style pubs of the Old Town. It has an intimate and a bit old-fash
Cuptorul cu lemne
A nice pizza place with a nice outdoor summer garden and a relaxed atmosphere (the restaurant also houses a caricature club). Tends to be ve
Locanta Jaristea
Beautiful historically themed restaurant, live traditional music, old Romanian specialties; but always check the bill thoroughly. Reservatio
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Apartamente Regim Hotelier Bucuresti
Hotel Andy
Short Term Apartments Rental
Vila Gabriela
Carpaţi
Shopping
- Bucharest Mall
- Jolie Ville Galleria
- Plaza Romania
- Unirea Shopping Center
- Băneasa Shopping City
- Liberty Center
Nightlife
- 1974 Niște Domni și Fiii
- Absintherie Sixtină
- Beer O'Clock
- Camera din Față
- Curtea berarilor
- Energiea
Museums & culture
- Palace of the Parliament
- National Art Museum
- Aviation Museum
In pictures
Bucharest gallery
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