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Bucharest Vacation Guide

Romania’s capital is a centre of high-class living and artistic license, a reputation that won the city the nickname ‘Little Paris’ almost a century ago, and helps it stand head and shoulders above the rest of this slow-developing country.

Long known for its lengthy and enticing tree-lined boulevards and classic, pillared architecture, Bucharest boasts ample sights, such as the towering ‘Arch Of Triumph’ (reminiscent of Paris’ similarly-named tower) and the 19th century Roman Antheneam, evocative of an ancient temple, bright and regally colored on the inside. It’s also a city with a seedy side, though, and one that puts many tourists off at first glance. There’s a tangible hint of gangster about the place, one that sends a few visitors running for the hills, though it’s equally easy to get over after a few days stay.

When you do get past the city’s issues, you can delve into attractions like countless parks and gardens (Bucharest is a quite intensely green city), the arty Romanian Opera building (even better if you can find your way inside for a show) and The Village Museum, which showcases the traditional Romanian peasant life with a full scale working replica.

The local cuisine is increasingly international, with an array of pizza restaurants and kebab corners coming to the fore, but dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover local gems, such as the traditional sour soup (which varies in flavor dramatically from restaurant to restaurant) and a heavy selection of dishes influenced by the Greeks, Turks and Germans. If you’re looking for luxury, Bucharest is a relatively affordable place to find it, with the most impressive hotels offering everything from spas and massages to singing waiters, cocktails and summer beer gardens.

In short, Bucharest might not be the most obvious European attraction, but it is – aside from the seedy underside – one of the most attractive, with a typical street photo-worthy and an array of architecture that dates back to medieval times, as well as districts that still hold a heavy hint of communism in their soul.

Popular Hotels in Bucharest

  1. Carol Parc Hotel
  2. Suter Inn
  3. JW Marriott Grand Hotel
  4. East Hostel
  5. Hotel Bertholet
  6. Comfort Suites
  7. Athenee Palace Hilton …
  8. Butterfly Villa Interna…
  9. Pullman Hotel
  10. JW Marriott - Kids and …
  1. Prince Residence
  2. Lido Hotel
  3. Novotel City Centre Ho…
  4. Ibis Bucarest Parliamen…
  5. Siqua Hotel
  6. Minerva Hotel
  7. 4 Seasons Hotel
  8. Agentia H Aparthotel
  9. Alexander Hotel
  10. Ambassador Hotel
  1. Amzei Hotel
  2. Andy Hotel
  3. Antheus Hotel
  4. Apartments Grand Accomm…
  5. Armonia Hotel
  6. Avis Hotel
  7. Berthelot Hotel
  8. BestFlat Apartment
  9. Bliss Hotel
  10. Boutique Hostel
  1. Bristol Hotel
  2. Calea Victoriei Residen…
  3. Capital Plaza Hotel
  4. Capitol Hotel
  5. Caro Hotel
  6. Casa Bucur Hotel
  7. Casa Capsa Hotel
  8. Central Hostel
  9. Central Hotel
  10. Centre Ville ApartHotel

Bucharest Travel Blogs

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Dec 07, 2007 – Jun 14, 2008
Geeez, seems we praied to much for the snow to come, and here it comed!!! LOLSnow has 1,5 m in some parts of the country, and in Bucharest all the streets are blocked.Was kinda hard to find even bread, since cars are not able to come .So we just start to go out and play with snow...pretty cool, for…
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Arriving In Bucharest
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Nov 01, 2009 – Nov 06, 2009
Was meant to check out at 10am, but with it being cold and grey hung about as long as I could. Even got round to reading the card from the Ministry Of The Interior and their valuable insights on how to look after your cash and luggage and that drugs and prostitution were naughty things to be i…
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Club El Grande Comandante
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Jan 06, 2009 – Oct 21, 2009
The Parliament Palace (former People`s House) is the last immense edifice of work of the Romanian people under the Communist dictatorship Ceausescu. Initially the building was intended to house all major state institutions, but Ceausescu decided the palace to be his personal residence (more than …
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