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 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.
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.
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
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Top hotels in Herăstrău
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Breakfast is fantastic for coeliacs as is the Italian restaurant on site. Really nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Very nice place
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
High standard in a convenient city centre location. Excellent breakfast and two excellent restaurants. Staff welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
RIN Airport
Very nice hotel, beautiful interior. Got a free shuttle bus to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
nice
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Staff is good, room is clean but heater is not working. I told to reception, nobody dealt with it. Sometimes, there was a drain smell which was terrible.
Reviewed on 30 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 Triumphal Arch.
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 Piata Romana.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and World Trade Center. 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 Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Romanian National Opera.
