Herăstrău Travel Guide
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
Village Museum
You can study the exhibits at Village Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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
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 Herăstrău
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Very nice and clean hotel
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The overall impression of the hotel was great. The lobby in particular was wonderful. The breakfast was not particularly good, especially considering the price. The only negative thing was: on the day of departure we asked the staff to order a taxi in advance. The answer was that it will be ordered ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Spotless room and stunning hotel. Service was 100%. We used room service which was very prompt and housekeeping were quick to help with anything. Reception was extremely helpful and the spa staff very accomodating. Jorj restaurant service 11/10 but for the price food could step up a level
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Clea
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Orhideea Residence & Spa
The room was wonderful! Very spacious is an understatement, we had the large apartment and it was such good value, had everything you could need. Staff were pleasant enough. The location is close to a great shopping centre with good food outlets and in walking distance to the Bucharest North train ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Clean and relatively new, small but functional gym. Close proximity to the airport.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Herăstrău
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Village Museum.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Village Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Petrom City and House of the Free Press are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
