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 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.

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.

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 Tickets and Water Theme Park

Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access

Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour

Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Bîrzeşti

PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
Noisy room due to the outside area and direct street access to a three lane street. Balcony way smaller than shown on the pictures. Whatever balcony it is, this was not one we saw on our side of the wall. No chair or table would ever fit. No check in until exactly 2pm. They made us wait 45 min instead ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Rooms spacious and clean. breakfast was excellent and restaurants were very good. Gym and pool facilities very good. Staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Excellent. Great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

RIN Airport
Location is just 15 minutes to the Bucharest airport OTP and about 30 minutes to the city center. Hotel breakfast is 20 Euro, fitness and swimming pool is 15 Euro per visit, in which room rate not include these and expensive. Room is big and okay, but washing sink leak and no shower door which make ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Very modern and clean. Appears to serve a lot of business people as well as tourists. Good location close to old town making it very accessible for getting around. Breakfast was good with plenty on offer.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Radisson BLU Bucharest
The lobby and spa is pretty clean and nice . However, rooms are dated
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Manuc's Inn.

Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Curtea Veche or Manuc's Inn 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.
