Pipera 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
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Top hotels in Pipera
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
"Everything was great, I would definitely go back."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
"The best hotel we stayed in our vacation trip through Europe."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
"The Novotel city centre Bucharest has a superb location. Right on Victoria Street/Boulevards, old city is only minutes away, easy location for guided and walking tours. The Main Street is full with coffee shop, dessert shops and restaurants all with different style and vibe for every taste, and on ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
RIN Airport
"The bathroom did not have any hot water. The shower only had barely lukewarm."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
"Really enjoyed our stay, staff excellent and room very clean. It’s getting a little tired and needs some renovation but for location, it’s excellent"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
"Property was good. I would give it a 5 star rating, but twice in a row the bathroom sick gets backed up. I would suggest that a maintenance check should take place once a week, to make sure everything drains properly. If I see improvement, next time my review could be all fives. Thank you for ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pipera
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Triumphal Arch.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and Petrom City are some notable places to visit nearby.
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
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.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and Triumphal Arch.
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".
