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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
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 Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Băneasa
Phoenicia Grand Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
This is the second time we have stayed here and both times the shower door leaked, so there was water on the floor in the bathroom after we took a shower. The shower door does not fit tight. The breakfast was excellent!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Great hotel with excellent breakfast and service
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Great location. Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Hotel is in a great location, central to the old town and within easy walking distance of bars, restaurants and cafes and the bus stop for the Express 100 bus to/from the airport. Hotel is modern and clean and staff are lovely. Amenities are minimal for a high end hotel (ie kettle but no coffee machine, ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The Hotel looks good, staff are helpful and it's in a very good location. I stayed in an executive room with lounge access for a week. I was disappointed by the hotel not providing a free bottle of water each night, as all other hotels I've stayed at offer this, you'll get one bottle per stay. The ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Băneasa
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Arcul de Triumf.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and World Trade Center.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and RomExpo. 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.
