Bîrzeşti
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism
Other neighbourhoods around Bîrzeşti
Sector 4
Discover Sector 4, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Sector 4 include Tineretului Park and Patriarchal Palace, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Timpuri Noi.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
Sector 3
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Piata Unirii while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around 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 Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Romanian National Opera while you're in town.