Sector 1 Travel Guide
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
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.
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
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sector 1
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Location was great, stuff was nice. Room was huge.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
This is an amazing hotel with a fantastic staff!!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
i didn't choose breakfast. Room was clean but not so modern needs a not of a revamp. staff were nice althoughh i had a bit of an issue with late check out that was approved by Hotels.com. eventually they agreed but couldn't confirm upon check in. mini bar complementary i found that very nice
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Continental Bucuresti
Staff great, but not a 5 star hotel …
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Excellent service and room.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord
I chose this hotel as I was going to be travelling in & out of the nearby Gare de Nord a number of times. Friendly & fast check-in with staff apologetic about the very short notice of a Bucharest city tax. Room was spacious, clean, quiet and all boxes where ticked. Fresh, filling & healthy breakfast ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sector 1
Bucureştii Noi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bucureştii Noi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Petrom City. Jump on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Petrom City and House of the Free Press are some notable places to visit nearby.
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Village Museum.
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.
