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
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Brasov Day Trip
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Day Trip
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
This is a great hotel in a good location at a good price, comfortable clean rooms. Good shower with toiletries provided including hair conditioner. Hairdryer in bathroom works well. Coffee machine with espresso pods. A few free mini bar items on arrival (1 beer, Pepsi, sparking water and still water) ...
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
All good
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
RIN Airport
Nice and clesn
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Excellent. Great location
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Excellent exsellent excellent
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord isn't home to many top sights, National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa" and Museum of the Romanian Peasant 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 Curtea Veche or Piaţa Universităţii while you're exploring the area.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți isn't home to many top sights, Museum of the Romanian Peasant and National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa" 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 Romanian National Opera.
