Guidebook for București
Food Scene
Built in 1808 the enormous, three-level Hanul lui Manuc (Manuc's Inn) is one of Europe's last remaining caravanserai. The large interior courtyard is a spectacular sight, a great place to eat and drink and is essential for any visitor to Bucharest, not least the grand staircase to your left as you enter from Strada Franceza
162 locals recommend
Manuc's Inn
62 Strada HalelorBuilt in 1808 the enormous, three-level Hanul lui Manuc (Manuc's Inn) is one of Europe's last remaining caravanserai. The large interior courtyard is a spectacular sight, a great place to eat and drink and is essential for any visitor to Bucharest, not least the grand staircase to your left as you enter from Strada Franceza
Cremeria Emilia
38-42 Str. FrancezăAwesome ice-cream and desserts
The Coffee Shop
2 Strada AcademieiAll day healthy breakfast, dessert and good coffee. Happy hours in some of the days.
12 locals recommend
Entourage Centrul Vechi
7 Strada Eugeniu CaradaAll day healthy breakfast, dessert and good coffee. Happy hours in some of the days.
NOR becomes a reference point for Bucharest because it is the highest restaurant in the city! You start with the sensation you have in the bright reception of a hotel before the city view, as it looks from 136 meters high, opens in front of your eyes. Amazing chocolate dessert (nor de vata de zahar cu ciocolata). Friendly and Exceptional service.
32 locals recommend
Nor Sky Casual Restaurant
201 Str. Barbu VăcărescuNOR becomes a reference point for Bucharest because it is the highest restaurant in the city! You start with the sensation you have in the bright reception of a hotel before the city view, as it looks from 136 meters high, opens in front of your eyes. Amazing chocolate dessert (nor de vata de zahar cu ciocolata). Friendly and Exceptional service.
Sightseeing
Today packed with cafes - most of which offer hookah pipes and exotic tobaccos - Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse was built in 1891 as a conduit between Calea Victoriei – then the busiest street in the city – and the National Bank.It is covered with an arcade yellow glass roof to allow natural light, also intended to encourage commerce at street level
14 locals recommend
Macca Villacrosse Passage
Pasajul MaccaToday packed with cafes - most of which offer hookah pipes and exotic tobaccos - Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse was built in 1891 as a conduit between Calea Victoriei – then the busiest street in the city – and the National Bank.It is covered with an arcade yellow glass roof to allow natural light, also intended to encourage commerce at street level
Beautiful small chapel in the historical centre of Bucharest. One of the buildings that "survived" the second world war. Must see! Go inside, you will feel the unique spirit of this place!
80 locals recommend
Stavropoleos Monastery
4 Strada StavropoleosBeautiful small chapel in the historical centre of Bucharest. One of the buildings that "survived" the second world war. Must see! Go inside, you will feel the unique spirit of this place!
Parks & Nature
Youth Park
Sector 4King Mihai I Park
Cișmigiu Park
Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaArts & Culture
Romanian Athenaeum
1-3 Strada Benjamin FranklinNational Theatre Bucharest
2 Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuYou can watch very good plays with great actors, while enjoying delicious drinks, food or desert. They also have nice parties organised here.
12 locals recommend
Godot Cafe Theater
147-153 Calea RahoveiYou can watch very good plays with great actors, while enjoying delicious drinks, food or desert. They also have nice parties organised here.
Shopping
ParkLake Shopping Center
4 Str. Liviu RebreanuBăneasa Shopping City
42D Șoseaua București-PloieștiBooks, novelty gifts, LP's, tea's , coffee and oddities make this a lovely off-beat spot for some gifts. English books available too. If you want a break from the maddening crowds - have a browse.
102 locals recommend
Cărturești Carusel
55 Strada LipscaniBooks, novelty gifts, LP's, tea's , coffee and oddities make this a lovely off-beat spot for some gifts. English books available too. If you want a break from the maddening crowds - have a browse.
Entertainment & Activities
Stroll through more than 500 years of history from the times of Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula to the “golden era” of communism and the ’89 Revolution and unravel the stories of old and new Bucharest. Free tour!
7 locals recommend
Walkabout free walking tour Bucharest
Bulevardul UniriiStroll through more than 500 years of history from the times of Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula to the “golden era” of communism and the ’89 Revolution and unravel the stories of old and new Bucharest. Free tour!
Drinks & Nightlife
Nomad Skybar
30 Strada SmârdanGreat for having fun during night time
Freddo
24 Strada SmârdanLively place during night time