Sector 1
Bucharest





Popular places to visit

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.

Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.

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.

National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.

Revolution Square
Framed by historic monuments and home to poignant statues, this square is where the Romanian people celebrated the nation’s independence from communist rule.
Things to do

Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov

Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)

Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket

Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest

Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sector 1

Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Need a good clean
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Radisson BLU Bucharest
Every was clean, food was excellent, staff were polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Grand Hotel Continental Bucuresti
Very good location, beautiful interior, comfortable room, excellent service, friendly staff. It is my new favourite hotel in Bucharest and I look forward to my next visit.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Big rooms, great staff and a nice breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
I chose this hotel as I was going to be travelling in & out of the nearby Gare de Nord a number of times. Friendly & fast check-in with staff apologetic about the very short notice of a Bucharest city tax. Room was spacious, clean, quiet and all boxes where ticked. Fresh, filling & healthy breakfast ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Grand Hotel Bucharest
Great room, facilities very clean. All staff were welcoming and polite
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sector 1

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.

Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Petrom City and Baneasa Shopping City are some notable places to visit nearby.

Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.

Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.

Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Village Museum.

Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Village Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

