Bîrzeşti Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Bîrzeşti
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Very nice hotel. Not far from the hotel. Lovely and clean and staff were friendly. Breakfast was amazing!!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
The hotel is beautiful, the room was clean and looked just like the photos. Excellent location with plenty of places to eat located around the hotel in the old town. We didnt get to use the spa or gym but on my next visit I will definitely check them out. The staff very nice, helpful, pleasant and ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
This is the only hotel I will stay at in Bucharest! I absolutely love staying there. Although the hotel itself is beautiful and everything is perfect, the best thing about this hotel is the staff! The staff are the most friendliest and accommodating group of people and they are the reason I continue ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
The hotel is very nice however my £3k jewellery got stolen out of my room which was very disappointing had to call the police which ruined the trip. However can’t fault the hotel other than this incident.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
RIN Airport
Male receptionist very helpful and polite
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bîrzeşti
Sector 4
Discover Sector 4, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Sector 4 include Tineretului Park and The Roman Arenas, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Timpuri Noi.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
Sector 3
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Unirea Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around town.
Lipscani
Lipscani is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Curtea Veche or National History Museum of Romania.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Romanian National Opera while you're in town.
