Bucharest Old Town
Bucharest
Visit Bucharest Old Town
Popular places to visit
National History Museum of Romania
Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.
Curtea Veche
Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.
Stavropoleos Church
In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.
Piaţa Universităţii
Learn about the local history of Bucharest when you take a trip to Piaţa Universităţii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Bucharest Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Bucharest Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Macca - Vilacrosse Passage
You can learn about the history of Bucharest with a trip to Macca - Vilacrosse Passage. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Things to do
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Small-Group Day Trip to North Bulgaria
Bucharest: Parliament Senate Entry Tickets and Guided Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Bucharest Old Town
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
It was perfect
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
Great location for visiting Bucharest. Minutes from Old town and bus to/from airport
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Moxy Bucharest Old Town
We had a generally decent stay, with some definite positives and a few irritations. The staff were consistently friendly and helpful, and we were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded for free, which we appreciated. The location is very convenient and made getting around easy. The shower had good water ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Mansion Boutique Hotel
A beautiful hotel in Bucharest old town. Great staff, lovely breakfast and fabulous rooms (we had contemporan) would highly recommend,
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel
Very loud and hard to sleep. On a party street where the music thumps until wee hours. Great bed and pillows, odd grey dust falling out of bathroom fan, gym has no weights.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Europa Royale Bucharest
Staff were very friendly and the place was clean. Walls very thin could hear somebody quietly moving around their room next to ours. Had a room over the atrium so the windows opened into the building which could be a bit noisy.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town
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 National History Museum of Romania.
Bucharest City-Centre
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.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cotroceni Palace and Bucharest Botanical Garden.
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord 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 Romanian National Opera.
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 Piata Romana.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
