Băneasa
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 Unirii
Find out about the history of Bucharest with a stop at Piata Unirii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Piata Romana
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you spend time at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
University Square
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to University Square. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Bucharest Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Bucharest Mall during your stay in Bucharest. 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.
Things to do
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Original Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Therme Bucharest Entry Pass – Spa and Pools Access
Therme Bucharest Tickets and Water Theme Park
Top hotels in Băneasa
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
This is a nice place to stay within walking distance of the Bucharest airport. I recommend it to anyone who needs to stay close to the airport.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Location was great, stuff was nice. Room was huge.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The room was spotless, and the staff went above and beyond to help us arrange excursions, even advising us on getting a local train up to the mountains. Breakfast was amazing, especially having a chef cooking eggs fresh in front of us — it was great knowing everything was freshly prepared. There ...
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Perfect
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Perfect hotel
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
RIN Airport
Great hotel and staff
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Băneasa
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
Aviației
When in Aviației, you can plan a visit to Promenada and Village Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Village Museum and Arcul de Triumf.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and House of the Free Press. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
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.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți isn't home to many top sights, Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Victoria Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
