Travel Bucharest Itinerary:3 days Must-do list in Bucharest

Day 1 | Morning

Palace of Parliament

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 40 RON

Location: United Nations Boulevard, Bucharest

The Palace of Parliament of Bucharest is located on a hillside in the southwest of Bucharest. The architectural design and construction of the Palace of Parliament are completed by Romanians. Most of the building materials and furniture used are produced in Romania. In addition, it is 12 stories high, reflecting the superb construction technology of Romanians. , is regarded as the crystallization of the diligence and wisdom of Romanian people and one of the largest buildings in the world, and is considered to be the great building of the country in the twentieth century.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This colossal structure boasts the following titles namely: The world's largest civilian building with an administrative function. The world's most expensive administrative building. And the world's heaviest building to date! Not to forget having housed the world’s heaviest curtain weighing over 250 kgs! Being inside gives you that sense of awe and wonder! Imagine maintaining it for decades surely needs it’s own record of accomplishment too!

WB2021: Enormous building that's an icon of Bucharest. Guided tours are available; bring your passport.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Parcul Herăstrău.

Parcul Herăstrău

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Soseaua Nordului 7-9, Bucharest 077190

Seagull Park is named for the flocks of seagulls you can see. There is a lakeside health trail of about 7 kilometers in the park. Every morning and evening, you can see all kinds of local people who come here to exercise. It is very lively. The restaurants and bars along both sides of the lake are also very popular. It is a good leisure choice to choose to listen to music, eat and enjoy the scenery here.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Epoque Hotel - Relais & Chateaux is the best places.

Epoque Hotel - Relais & Chateaux

<p><b>Property Location</b> <br />With a stay at Epoque Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bucharest, walking distance from Cismigiu Garden and close to Bucharest City Hall. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Romanian National Opera and Palace Hall.</p><p><b>Rooms</b> <br />Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.</p><p><b>Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities</b> <br />Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).</p><p><b>Dining</b> <br />Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.</p><p><b>Business, Other Amenities</b> <br />Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.</p><p>You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival.

Day 2 | Morning

Romanian National Museum of Art

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,11:00am-7:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Calea Victoriei no. 49-53, Bucharest, Romania

The Romanian National Museum of Fine Arts is located in the Royal Palace, and because of this, this palace has also been the focus of various political events in Romania for decades. The battles that took place here even affected the safety of the collections here. Now the walls of the museum are still full of bullet holes, black smoke and fire traces are faintly visible, some reliefs have been smashed and broken, and the original details are difficult to repair. The Romanian Art Zone within the museum displays more than 700 portraits, tapestries and sculptures. In the international art gallery, there are many works of world-class masters: from 17th century prints and paintings to Rodin, Boudelle, Monet, Sislo, Seurat, Rafaeli, Pissarro, Renoir and Picasso and others have works. The treasures of the palace are Rodin's "The Kiss", "The Age of Bronze" and Boudelle's "Hercules of Archery".

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Romanian National Museum of Art, Romanian Athenaeum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Romanian Athenaeum

Location: Str. Franklin 1, Bucharest, Romania

The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest and one of the landmark buildings in Bucharest. It was built in 1865 by the Romanian Athens Cultural Association and was designed by the French architect Albert Galleron. If there is a concert, you might as well buy a ticket to enjoy the wonderful music and taste this neoclassical building.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TAC You To Travel: The Temple of Athena in Romania is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest and an iconic structure in the Romanian capital. It opened in 1888 ＊ Most of its construction funding comes from the Romanian people. This dome round building is the most famous concert hall here. There is a small park in front of the building and a statue of a Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu. The concert hall can hold nearly 800 seats ＊ Why Athens Is the temple round? ＊ The land on which the Athena Temple was built should be a circus area ＊ When the French architect Alber Galeron inspected the site of the future building, he decided to use the round foundation already prepared for the circus and to build a round building with a dome roof. The entrance on the first floor was spacious. The hall Twelve concrete pillars Mimic the pink marble that supports the central dome Four rotating stairs go up to the middle with a resting space The balcony is shaped to provide an impressive view below the entrance hall The main concert hall has seats and Box Seats These Box Seats are arranged in two rows along the wall like an amphitheater. The concert hall has excellent sound effects ＊ and can also provide perfect view from anywhere Ateneul Rom n~ The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest and a landmark of the Romanian capital city.It was opened in 1888, most of the funds for its construction came from the people of Romania.This domed, circular building is the city's most prestigious concert hall.In front of the building there is a small park and a statue of Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu.The concert hall has a capacity of almost 800 seats.Why is the Athenaeum round?The land where the Athenaeum was build was supposed to be a circus area.When the French architect Alber Galeron inspected the site of the future building, he decided to use the circular foundation already prepared for the circus and to erect a circular construction with a domed roof.There is a spacious entrance hall on the ground floor, with twelve columns covered with stucco plaster imitating the pink marble, which supports the central vault.Four spiral staircases lead to the upper floor in the middle of the climbing, there s rest space in the shape of the balcony offering an impressive view of the entrance hall below The main concert hall of the edifice has seats in stalls and boxes. The boxes are set in amphitheatre-like order on two rows, along the walls. The entire concert hall has an excellent acoustic and it also offers a perfect vision from any spot. #ateneulroman #bucharest #romania

TAC You To Travel: The temple of Chaomei is now a concert hall 🥰🥰

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Grand Hotel Continental in advance, because all the tourists head to Romanian Athenaeum love staying at it.

Grand Hotel Continental

Centrally located on Victoriei Street in the heart of Bucharest, Grand Hotel Continental is steps away from the National Art Museum and close to the Atheneum, Universitate‎ Metro Station, and business district.

The sophisticated rooms and elegant suites offer free WiFi feature a seating area and glass-encased showers and bathtubs. They offer views over Victoriei Street, Bucharest's popular avenue.

The Continental features 2 exquisite restaurants offering a wide range of Balkan dishes, as well as Romanian and international cuisine.

The elegant lobby also features the refined Victoria Club where you can choose from more than 100 types of spirits.


Henri Coanda Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

Day 3 | Morning

Old Town

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Old Town, Bucharest, Romania

The Old Town of Bucharest is the historical center of Bucharest, and Lipscany is an important street and a district. From the Middle Ages to the early 19th century, it was one of the important business districts in Romania and Huarakia.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Susan: Great place to walk around, do some shopping and have a meal. Even nice to sit outside in winter as there are heaters.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Village Museum nearby is the top choice before you leave Old Town and hit the road.

Village Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sat,10:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Kiseleff Road 28-30

The Rural Museum is located in Hellestraeu Park. It is an open-air museum that introduces Romanian rural architecture, folk art and peasant customs. The museum is a large garden covering an area of 10 hectares, and the exhibition hall is 66 rural buildings scattered in 40 courtyards. The buildings, including houses, churches and workshops, were relocated from rural areas across Romania in the 1930s. Interestingly, these housing buildings are distributed in 6 exhibition areas, and these 6 exhibition areas are divided according to the location of the 6 natural administrative areas in Romania. The buildings in each exhibition area reflect the local characteristics of the corresponding area.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Great place for seeing the romanian history.

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