Băneasa
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
Piata Unirii
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 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.
University Square
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to University Square. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Bucharest Mall
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.
Things to do
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Small-Group Day Trip to North Bulgaria
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Bucharest: The Italian emigration in Romania
Top hotels in Băneasa
Phoenicia Grand Hotel
You can see that hotel is old but it is very clean, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Perfect location
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Need a good clean
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
clean and spacious room, nice amenities. attentive helpful staff, including room service. gave my sister a birthday treat and left a small bottle of prosecco and three deserts gave us complimentary late check out- excellent breakfast spread tasty food and plenty of options good option of restaurants ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
i didn't choose breakfast. Room was clean but not so modern needs a not of a revamp. staff were nice althoughh i had a bit of an issue with late check out that was approved by Hotels.com. eventually they agreed but couldn't confirm upon check in. mini bar complementary i found that very nice
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Băneasa
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Village Museum.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
Bucureştii Noi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bucureştii Noi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Petrom City. Jump on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
Pipera
Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Pipera. A stop by Bucharest Zoo is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
