Bucharest's Musts

Hagen Bonner

This is all things Bucharest. From the best hotels, sights you must see, places to eat, and transportation. Bucharest is considered a "little Paris", or the Eastern European Paris. This guide will help you if you are going for a conference, vacation, or sight seeing.

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Hotels/Airbnb

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

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Personally I think this is the best hotel you can stay at as an American. It is a bit pricey but if you are looking for the top place here it is.

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Hotel Continental Forum București Palatul Parlamentului

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Really close to everything. Another really great hotel to check out.

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Grand Hotel Bucharest

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Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport

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Literally a 2 minute walk from the airport. Great place to stay if you fly out of Bucharest. Also top tier amenities.

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InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, an IHG Hotel

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Probably the most Ritzy hotel on this list. Very central with all the amenities. It even has a pool.

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Places to Visit

Palace of Parliament

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One of the largest administration buildings in the world. It was originally built during the Communist era. It is extravagant on the inside and out. You may remember a famous Michael Jackson quote from here.

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Union Park

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This park has some of the coolest water fountains in the city. It also has a pretty good shopping mall and is the start to one of the coolest views of the People's Palace.

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Bucharest National Opera House

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One of the coolest buildings in the city. The opera house is beautiful on the inside and outside. Maybe you will be able to see a performance here as well!

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Grădina Cișmigiu

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An absolutely stunning park.

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The Triumphal Arch

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A slightly smaller version of the French Arch. You can go walk around the area. The whole area is incredible with beautiful trees lining the street.

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King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA

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Super amazing park. In the mornings you can see many people running here. You can also see a beautiful lake which you can ride a swan boat on or go visit the old cultural buildings of Romania. There is also a Michael Jackson Memorial here.

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The National Arena

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Awesome place to catch a National game or a Steaua game.

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Therme

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Absolutely stunning natural waters. It honestly makes you feel like you are in Spain while you are there. Highly recommended by every Romanian.

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Places to Eat

Caru' cu bere

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Incredible traditional romania food. The Ciorba de Burta and Papanasi are to die for.

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Dristor Kebap

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Kind of expensive for a kebap but it is one of the most well known places in the city.

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KFC Unirea

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If you haven't tried KFC in Romania you need to try it. You don't have to go to this specific location but KFC is a must in Romania. The Smart meniu with spicy crispy strips and Ustoroi sauce are my favorite.

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El Torito

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I personally have never been but any time there is Mexican food it has to make my list. Everything looks so delicious here.

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Transit

If you are looking to travel around Bucharest it is very easy and usually fairly inexpensive. There are tons of taxi's around the town, an incredible metro system, so many buses and tramvai that can get you where you want. If you are looking to leave Bucharest, whether for a day or

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hagen Bonner

Buna Ziua!! I am Hagen and I am from Utah and have traveled around to tons of areas here. I spent 2 years living in between Romania and Moldova, almost 20 of those months in Romania. I have also taken a road trip vacation in Romania, giving me expertise on where to travel! I would be glad to help you find the must see spots you need to visit, recommend some good places to stay, and even helping you find the best trip for your wants in a vacation.

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