Băneasa 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.
Bucharest Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Bucharest Mall during your trip to Bucharest. 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.
Things to do
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Top hotels in Băneasa
Phoenicia Grand Hotel
Clean and quiet. Room was a bit on the warm side.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Great location with friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Location was great, stuff was nice. Room was huge.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
It's the perfect location for those in transit. The hotel rooms are big, and the food is really good. I find the staff a bit unfriendly; they could smile a bit more.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
An excellent stay, very impressive hotel in a good location in the city
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Băneasa
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Village Museum.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
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.
Pipera
Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Pipera. A stop by Bucharest Zoo is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
