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At a glance

Climate

Continental

Languages

Romanian and English

Local currency

RON (RON)

Local time

04:56 (GMT+3)

Ideal trip length

3–5 days

Cost level

2 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Old Town

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

5-10% expected for good service

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 65 · Moderate

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Mici Sarmale Papanasi Ciorbă de burtă

When to visit Bucharest

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: June, July, August Busiest: Jun-Aug

Jan

40

Cold, often snowy
Feb

45

Cold, possibility of snow
Mar

60

Cool, thawing
Apr

75

Mild, pleasant
May

85

Warm, sunny
Jun

90

Hot, sunny
Jul

90

Hot, sunny
Aug

90

Hot, sunny
Sept

85

Warm, pleasant
Oct

70

Cool, crisp
Nov

55

Cold, often grey
Dec

50

Cold, festive

40

Jan Cold, often snowy

45

Feb Cold, possibility of snow

60

Mar Cool, thawing

75

Apr Mild, pleasant

85

May Warm, sunny

90

Jun Hot, sunny

90

Jul Hot, sunny

90

Aug Hot, sunny

85

Sept Warm, pleasant

70

Oct Cool, crisp

55

Nov Cold, often grey

50

Dec Cold, festive

Things to do in Bucharest

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

1 place

Visit the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum

Herăstrău Park 2 hrs

Discover traditional Romanian rural life in this expansive open-air ethnographic museum.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Palace of the Parliament Tour

Centrul Civic 2.5 hrs

Explore the world's second-largest administrative building, a symbol of communist-era grandeur.

Indoors

Stroll through Cișmigiu Gardens

Centrul Vechi 2 hrs

Enjoy a tranquil escape in Bucharest's oldest public park, featuring a lake and charming pathways.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

4 places

Wander the Old Town (Centrul Vechi)

Old Town 3 hrs

Stroll through historic cobblestone streets, filled with cafes, bars, and beautiful architecture.

Outdoors Good for children

Relax at Therme Bucuresti

Balotești 4 hrs

Indulge in Europe's largest thermal wellness and entertainment center, perfect for all ages.

Indoors Good for children

Admire the Romanian Athenaeum

Centrul Vechi 1 hr

Marvel at the stunning architecture and acoustics of Bucharest's premier concert hall.

Indoors

Explore Revolution Square

Centrul Civic 1 hr

Visit the site of the 1989 Romanian Revolution, surrounded by significant historical buildings.

Outdoors Good for children

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Culture and history

3 Days in Bucharest — Culture & History

Unearth the captivating layers of Romania's vibrant capital, from ancient roots to communist echoes.

This immersive 3-day itinerary invites history buffs and culture enthusiasts to explore Bucharest's rich past and dynamic present. Discover royal palaces, architectural marvels, and poignant historical sites, delving deep into the soul of a city shaped by diverse influences, offering a profound journey through Romanian heritage.

3 Days 15 Stops

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