Sector 1
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
Revolution Square
Framed by historic monuments and home to poignant statues, this square is where the Romanian people celebrated the nation’s independence from communist rule.
National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.
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 Sector 1
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Excellent. Great location
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The lobby and spa is pretty clean and nice . However, rooms are dated
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Grand Hotel Continental Bucuresti
Situated in the Old Town, near many bars and restaurants. Beautiful hotel, good breakfast. Lovely staff. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Breakfast had plenty of choice. Room was clean and comfortable. Lobby area was modern and welcoming. Sky bar restaurant food was good but small portions. Service started well but was slow after main course. Pool was cold, steam room not working, sauna was lovely. Gym well equipped.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Lido by Phoenicia
Would stay here again
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Beautiful, also excellent breakfast
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sector 1
Bucureştii Noi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bucureştii Noi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Colosseum Mall. Jump on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
Băneasa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Băneasa and surrounding area, you can visit Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and Petrom City.
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and World Trade Center.
Aviației
When in Aviației, you can plan a visit to Promenada and Arcul de Triumf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Primăverii
While there might not be top attractions in Primăverii, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arcul de Triumf and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
