Cotroceni
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 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.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Day Trip
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
Lovely hotel to explore from with fabulous views from our family room
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
although i paid 3rd person fee to Hotels.com, Marriot receptions wanted me to pay this fee again and again. This was not a good conversation for me.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Very nice place
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Overall the room is good. The bathroom has a lot of leaks. The shower has leaks around the door. The both shower hands are leaking. The carpetting needs to be washed.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
High standard in a convenient city centre location. Excellent breakfast and two excellent restaurants. Staff welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
RIN Airport
Excellent airport hotel with a good shuttle service. The staff were friendly and kind. Recommended.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord isn't home to many top sights, Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Romanian National Opera are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historic sites, and art galleries are just a few things travelers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.
Lipscani
Travelers come to Lipscani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Curtea Veche and National History Museum of Romania while you're in town.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți isn't home to many top sights, Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Piata Romana are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel or Cotroceni Palace.
