Sector 1 Travel Guide
Bucharest
Visit Sector 1
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
Revolution Square
Framed by historic monuments and home to poignant statues, this square is where the Romanian people celebrated the nation’s independence from communist rule.
Things to do
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Top Gear Road and Wild Brown Bears Day Day Trip
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Sector 1
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Very centrally located. Great staff. Nice pool and sauna. Highly recommended. I’m"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Lido by Phoenicia
"A really lovely hotel and with a great restaurant. Breakfast was very nice and the rooms were perfect. Would stay here again. Very central to the old town within walking distance."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
"This is a clean and great hotel. The staff was very accommodating. It’s in a great location lots of restaurants and shopping."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
"Hotel was fine. Was clean and a nice place to sleep."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
"No ac in the room so it was stuffy. Seemed to be the entire hotel, perhaps some policy of not turning ac on until summer?! Fridge wasn’t working. Mattresses were old, shower cabin was dripping, sink was smelling like waste water when you turned on the water. Breakfast was ok, plenty of choices."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
"Very beautiful and clean hotel north of old town. Very walkable to many sights and endless options of cafes bars and restaurants. The spa was very nice but would be better if open past 8pm. Buffet breakfast had many nice options."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Where to stay in Sector 1
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historical sites and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.
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.
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.
Sector 2
Get to know Sector 2 and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like National Arena and University Square, and you can jump on the metro at Obor or Piata Iancului to get around the city.
Sector 3
Historical sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Piata Unirii while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around town.
