Herăstrău
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.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Top hotels in Herăstrău
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Perfect for what we needed and walking distance to airport/ car rental
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
This is the only hotel I will stay at in Bucharest! I absolutely love staying there. Although the hotel itself is beautiful and everything is perfect, the best thing about this hotel is the staff! The staff are the most friendliest and accommodating group of people and they are the reason I continue ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The hotel is beautiful, the room was clean and looked just like the photos. Excellent location with plenty of places to eat located around the hotel in the old town. We didnt get to use the spa or gym but on my next visit I will definitely check them out. The staff very nice, helpful, pleasant and ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
The hotel is very nice however my £3k jewellery got stolen out of my room which was very disappointing had to call the police which ruined the trip. However can’t fault the hotel other than this incident.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Grand Hotel Continental Bucuresti
We loved the massage in the Spa. Room was beautiful but some of the towel hooks and other fittings in the bathroom need attention. The gym should be open in the morning and generally needs some love … it has bags of washing in one corner and broken plastic chairs in another.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Herăstrău
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and Triumphal Arch.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and House of the Free Press.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and Petrom City are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Victoria Square.
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.
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 Victoria Square and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
