Sector 1
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
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.
Arcul de Triumf
You can learn about the history of Bucharest with a trip to Arcul de Triumf. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
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
Small-Group Day Trip to North Bulgaria
Top hotels in Sector 1
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The room was spotless, and the staff went above and beyond to help us arrange excursions, even advising us on getting a local train up to the mountains. Breakfast was amazing, especially having a chef cooking eggs fresh in front of us — it was great knowing everything was freshly prepared. There ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Location was great, stuff was nice. Room was huge.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
An excellent stay, very impressive hotel in a good location in the city
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
The room was well appointed. The hotel itself was quite nice, and the lobby was beautifully decorated. Shout out to Sorin in the bar who was lovely each time my wife and I went down for drinks. The only major issues were the elevators were in a constant state of disrepair causing significant delays ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Our room was extremely spacious and comfortable. The check-in process was straightforward and the staff was helpful. The location was perfect for exploring Bucharest.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Zeus Essence Bucharest Venezia
Very central and clean
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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 Colosseum Mall. 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 House of the Free Press are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
