Guidebook for București
Food Scene
Lunch, dinner, dessert, coffee or drinks.
Restaurants, pubs or take-away.
Budget friendly or fancy
They have good burgers and sweet deserts. It's also a nice place to enjoy a drink or you can even order takeout. Very budget friendly
Old Brick Pub
35A Strada Teiul DoamneiThey have good burgers and sweet deserts. It's also a nice place to enjoy a drink or you can even order takeout. Very budget friendly
Restaurant Lamisto
30 Strada OltețuluiGreat place for lunch by the lake
It's the best burger place where you can create your own burger. Must try combo: halloumi, bacon, mushrooms
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3 Strada Gina PatrichiIt's the best burger place where you can create your own burger. Must try combo: halloumi, bacon, mushrooms
Great coffee, awesome pancakes. Reservation definately required during weekends.
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FRUDISIAC
4 Intrarea BitoliaGreat coffee, awesome pancakes. Reservation definately required during weekends.
The best pizza in Bucharest. You get it by the slice. It can be a bit crowded sometimes, but it's worth it
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Latin Pizza
34 Bulevardul Ion C. BrătianuThe best pizza in Bucharest. You get it by the slice. It can be a bit crowded sometimes, but it's worth it
Great place for lunch (they have a lunch menu with soup and main course). I also recommend the desserts
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Gram Bistro
4-8 Șoseaua Nicolae TitulescuGreat place for lunch (they have a lunch menu with soup and main course). I also recommend the desserts
Great place for lunch or dinner. Has a huge menu where you can find anything you want.
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Thalia Victoriei
8 Strada SevastopolGreat place for lunch or dinner. Has a huge menu where you can find anything you want.
Caru' cu bere
5 Strada StavropoleosThe building is amazing and the food is really good.
Amazing food. Peanuts on the house. It's a great place for lunch, though pretty crowded (best to call ahead).
Grivița Pub&Grill
130 Calea GrivițeiAmazing food. Peanuts on the house. It's a great place for lunch, though pretty crowded (best to call ahead).
This restaurant is at the 36th floor of a tower in the north side of the city. The view is amazing. Great food. Awesome desert
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Nor Sky Casual Restaurant
201 Str. Barbu VăcărescuThis restaurant is at the 36th floor of a tower in the north side of the city. The view is amazing. Great food. Awesome desert
The terrace is suited both for summer and winter(they have some igloo shaped separators for each table in the cold season). The french fries are really good.
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Linea / Closer To The Moon
17 Strada LipscaniThe terrace is suited both for summer and winter(they have some igloo shaped separators for each table in the cold season). The french fries are really good.
Great selection of starters and sea food, offers a nice view over Herastrau Park.
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18Lounge
Great selection of starters and sea food, offers a nice view over Herastrau Park.
'An oasis of peace in the heart of Bucharest'. This place is on top of the National Theater, right in the center of the city.
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Aria TNB
2 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu'An oasis of peace in the heart of Bucharest'. This place is on top of the National Theater, right in the center of the city.
Stadio
11 Strada Ion CâmpineanuNice place in the city center. Good food
Social 1
1 Bulevardul UniriiReally close to the Parliament. Good food, great service.
Drinks & Nightlife
They always have good music.
The summer club is the best.
Not quite budget friendly, but affordable.
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Fratelli Social Club
1-3 Strada GlodeniThey always have good music.
The summer club is the best.
Not quite budget friendly, but affordable.
Interbelic
17 Strada LipscaniGreat music. Their summer outdoor parties are great!
Situated on top of the National Theater. The terrace is great for drinks with a view over the central point of Bucharest
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Aria TNB
2 Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuSituated on top of the National Theater. The terrace is great for drinks with a view over the central point of Bucharest
Rio Club
33 Strada BărățieiIf you love Salsa, Bachata or Kizomba, this is the place to go
Parks & Nature
This is the largest park in Bucharest. You simply won't reach the end of it
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Kung Mihai I-parken
This is the largest park in Bucharest. You simply won't reach the end of it
Cișmigiu-parken
Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaBeautiful park, perfect for a walk, really quiet
This park is great for jogging or just enjoying the nature.
The lake is filled with waterlilies during their season.
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Bucharest Metropolitan Library
4 Strada Tache IonescuThis park is great for jogging or just enjoying the nature.
The lake is filled with waterlilies during their season.
It's really close to the apartment and nice for a short walk. It also has an amusement park.
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Tei-parken
Bulevardul Lacul TeiIt's really close to the apartment and nice for a short walk. It also has an amusement park.
The largest green area in Bucharest is an abandoned construction site that was reclaimed by nature. Home of various species of plants and birds, the park can be visited either by foot, or on a bike.
https://parcnaturalvacaresti.ro/en/plan-your-visit
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Vacaresti Park Nature Reserve
The largest green area in Bucharest is an abandoned construction site that was reclaimed by nature. Home of various species of plants and birds, the park can be visited either by foot, or on a bike.
https://parcnaturalvacaresti.ro/en/plan-your-visit
The botanical garden can offer you a walk around various species of plants
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Bucharest Botanical Garden
32 Șoseaua CotroceniThe botanical garden can offer you a walk around various species of plants
Have a walk in the park, visit the islands and enjoy the nice weather.
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Alexandru Ioan Cuza-parken
Strada Baba NovacHave a walk in the park, visit the islands and enjoy the nice weather.
Arts & Culture
Romanian philharmonic orchestra has concerts here and the building is stunning.
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Romanian Athenaeum
1-3 Strada Benjamin FranklinRomanian philharmonic orchestra has concerts here and the building is stunning.
National history museum, the exhibits are really cool
Kid friendly
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Antipa-museet
1 Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffNational history museum, the exhibits are really cool
Kid friendly
Perfect for a walk around old traditional Romanian houses, the village museum is an outdoor exhibition worth seeing.
They organize events all around the year (fairs, concerts, traditional dances shows).
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Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum
30 Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffPerfect for a walk around old traditional Romanian houses, the village museum is an outdoor exhibition worth seeing.
They organize events all around the year (fairs, concerts, traditional dances shows).
Great place if you want to get a glimpse into how life was for romanians peasants.
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Museum of the Romanian Peasant
3 Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffGreat place if you want to get a glimpse into how life was for romanians peasants.
Roaba de Cultură
106 Bulevardul AviatorilorThey host a lot of great activities during summer, all outdoors.
Kid friendly
You get to see the Romanian Arts Museum as well as the Royal Palace.
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The National Museum of Art of Romania
49-53 Calea VictorieiYou get to see the Romanian Arts Museum as well as the Royal Palace.
A tiny church in the old city center. Just beautiful
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Stavropoleos Monastery
4 Strada StavropoleosA tiny church in the old city center. Just beautiful
Oldest orthodox church in Bucharest (mid 16th century) in the old city center.
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Biserica Sfântul Anton
33 Str. FrancezăOldest orthodox church in Bucharest (mid 16th century) in the old city center.
Very close to Bucharest, Mogosoaia palace is a must see. Have a walk and picnic in the park.
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Mogosoaia Palace
Strada Constantin BrâncoveanuVery close to Bucharest, Mogosoaia palace is a must see. Have a walk and picnic in the park.
Jazz concerts, art gallery, theater, all while having a drink or something to eat. They host a bunch of events all year round.
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Bistro "Acuarela"
Nr 40 Strada PolonăJazz concerts, art gallery, theater, all while having a drink or something to eat. They host a bunch of events all year round.
Museum of Bucharest. Located in Sutu Palace, the museum will offer you a view of Bucharest history
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Bucharest Municipal Museum
2 Bulevardul Ion C. BrătianuMuseum of Bucharest. Located in Sutu Palace, the museum will offer you a view of Bucharest history
Shopping
Zestrea - Artă veche și podoabe
11 Strada SalcâmilorIf you love antique shops, you must visit this place
More than just a bookstore, you'll find souvenirs, gifts and all sorts of special items all in a 19th century beautifully restored building
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Cărturești Carusel
55 Strada LipscaniMore than just a bookstore, you'll find souvenirs, gifts and all sorts of special items all in a 19th century beautifully restored building
Old Things’ Palace
192-194 Șoseaua Mihai BravuAntique shop with a variety of objects
My Romanian Store
6 Strada EpiscopieiTraditional, handmade
Local food, from vegetables and fruit to honey, syrup and cheese.
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Obor-marknaden
4 Strada Ziduri MoșiLocal food, from vegetables and fruit to honey, syrup and cheese.
Atelier Florens
13 Strada ParisMore than a flower shop
Hanul Cu Tei
Strada Hanul cu TeiArt shops and galleries
Entertainment & Activities
With a Ferris wheel 60m high, a roller coaster, a carousel and many more, you'll spend a good couple of fun hours in here
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Tei-parken
Bulevardul Lacul TeiWith a Ferris wheel 60m high, a roller coaster, a carousel and many more, you'll spend a good couple of fun hours in here
Tennis, basketball, volleyball courts where you'll always find someone to team up with
Complexul Cultural Sportiv Studenţesc Tei
30 Strada OltețuluiTennis, basketball, volleyball courts where you'll always find someone to team up with
Grădina Zoologică
Bucharest zoo has a large variety of animals
In Victoriei square, in a building that was once the home of the first governor of the romanian bank, this is great place for solo travelers to spend some quality time. The building is amazing and you can have coffee or drinks on the terrace or use one of their creation rooms for music, painting, dancing, photography and more.
18+
Qreator
8A Bulevardul AviatorilorIn Victoriei square, in a building that was once the home of the first governor of the romanian bank, this is great place for solo travelers to spend some quality time. The building is amazing and you can have coffee or drinks on the terrace or use one of their creation rooms for music, painting, dancing, photography and more.
18+
Have a fun experience and challenge your senses.
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Museum för Sinnen i Bukarest
4 Bd. G-ral Vasile MileaHave a fun experience and challenge your senses.
They have a variety of activities every weekend during summer. Concerts, picnics, workshops, yoga sessions, improv shows and more.
Free entry.
Roaba de Cultură
106 Bulevardul AviatorilorThey have a variety of activities every weekend during summer. Concerts, picnics, workshops, yoga sessions, improv shows and more.
Free entry.
Modern SPA with thermal water. Great for all seasons as they have outdoor sand beaches and indoor heated pools.
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Therme Bukarest
1K Calea BucureştiModern SPA with thermal water. Great for all seasons as they have outdoor sand beaches and indoor heated pools.
You can rent bikes from the I'velo points(check conditions and renting times) and have a ride through the city.
I'Velo Urban
72 Bulevardul AviatorilorYou can rent bikes from the I'velo points(check conditions and renting times) and have a ride through the city.
Interactive animal farm for children. They can feed and pet the domestic animals and learn about them. Feed the goats, milk the cows or ride a pony. Aside from more than 20 animal species, they also have an area with trampolines and zip-lines and a restaurant.
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Djurgården
20 Strada Sfântul GheorgheInteractive animal farm for children. They can feed and pet the domestic animals and learn about them. Feed the goats, milk the cows or ride a pony. Aside from more than 20 animal species, they also have an area with trampolines and zip-lines and a restaurant.
Trickshot
246B Calea FloreascaBowling alley, pool table, food and drinks
Sightseeing
Calea Victoriei
Calea VictorieiIt's one of the oldest main streets in Bucharest.
The park and the entire surrounding area is a great place to have a walk and admire the buildings.
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Parcul Grădina Icoanei
69 Str. Jean Louis CalderonThe park and the entire surrounding area is a great place to have a walk and admire the buildings.
Amzei Market
Strada Piața Amzei