Cotroceni Travel Guide
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
National Museum Cotroceni
You can browse the exhibits at National Museum Cotroceni, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Bucharest. Discover the area's museums and churches.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Parliament Senate Entry Tickets and Guided Tour
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
The hotel is conveniently located in Bucharest and there is parking available for a fee. The rooms are spacious and clean. Breakfast was excellent and staff is friendly. Good choice for all types of travellers.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Le Blanc Cotroceni hotel
The pillows! The comfy bed. Lovely staff. especially kind was the young man at breakfast. Spotless hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Parking area are ok but I don't understand why I should pay for parking if I stay in this hotel. Just in Romania happens things like this. I will never reserve room in this hotel
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Clean and quiet room. Comfortable.Great location. Accommodating staff. Gym and sauna were useful.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
RIN Airport
Everything
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
This property is truly at Intercontinental level. Everything is well and thoroughly thought out for your convenience, comfort and delight. The rooms are impeccable, the bedding is perfectly comfortable and clean, the lighting has more options than I thought I would need and now I am spoiled! I want ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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 Victoria Square and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drumul Taberei
Drumul Taberei might not have many top sights, but Terra Park and Ghencea Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
