Cotroceni 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
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Brasov Day Trip
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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
Nice and clean
Reviewed on 1 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
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa" and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
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.
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.
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 National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa".
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.
