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Bucharest - Romania
Located between the Transylvanian Mountains and the Black Sea, Bucharest is mistakenly an overlooked tourist destination. Its true beauty hidden behind old communal buildings requires tourists to dig deeper into the city’s colourful history and culture to discover the famous ‘Little Paris’. With a steady pace of development underway, Bucharest has become a busy metropolis and the center of all economic and social life in Romania. Wide boulevards lined with luscious trees, cafes, bars, shopping plazas and wide parks have lifted Bucharest out of the old times and made it come to the standards expected of a...Read More

Places To Visit

Hotels In Bucharest

This hotel is a small and cozy place about 5km from the city center and 10km from the Baneasa...
A peaceful hotel located a few kilometers away from the city center is the Hotel Marna. True to its...
Lido Hotel is a kind of accommodation one would be most expecting in Bucharest. Operational since...
This hotel is a guest house managed by a couple and is en route to the Bucharest airport; therefore...
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Transportation/Getting Around

Car for hire
Travelling by car is another ...		 Buses, Trams and Trolley Buses
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Metro
Perhaps the most convenient and ...		 Driving tips
Driving around in Bucharest may ...
Taxi
Taxi travel is an easy way to roam ...

Bucharest - Romania

Bucharest History
Romanian legend narrates vivid accounts of a shepherd named ‘Burr’ (joy) after whom Bucharest was named. The shepherd was famous for the wine he sold from the city’s vineyards and the melodious tunes he played on his flute. He created a small settlement which was later named Bucharest.
In the early years, Bucharest had French styled buildings and houses which were later remodeled in the 19th century. With good architecture and infrastructure, the city had become a commercial center for trading and development until it was taken over by the communists. Several years down the road... read more

Novotel Hotel
Standing stark against the communal atmosphere of the old Romania is this modern glass building...		 Lido Hotel
Lido Hotel is a kind of accommodation one would be most expecting in Bucharest. Operational since...
K+K Hotel Elisabeta
The only moderate thing about this hotel is its location. Hotel Elisabeta is a luxurious...		 Hotel Capsa
Perhaps the most auspicious and classy hotel in Bucharest, Capsa has its ties to famous political...
Athenee Palace Hilton
One of the most famous 5 start hotels in Bucharest, the Athenee Palace has an array of activities...		 Hotel Amzei
Hotel Amzei is incomparable to all others in terms of style. The rooms are the best in Bucharest to...
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Thomas Antiques
A beautiful antique shop in Bucharest standing tall for 25 years is Thomas Antiques that has a huge...		 Caresse
Men’s fashion apparel are designed with utmost care and attention is paid to small details at...
Cellini
Nothing like some glitz and glamour to go with your stylish clothes, Cellini offers the best...		 Hanul cu Teia
Spur your appetite for antiques with the quality auctions organized here at good prices. The...
DIKA
Excellent collection of ready to wear summer clothes that stand out from all others! DIKA prides...		 Frey Wille
An international chain of stores, Frey Wille jewelry shops are found in the most expensive blocks...
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BIFE-TIMB 2011
Need furniture and fittings for your home? This event is the place for you to be. Exhibiting all...		 Romanian National Opera Season
This event marks the inauguration of the Bucharest National Opera back in 1954. The Opera house...
Romania National Theater Festival
A cultural Presentation of Romania’s best artists and performers, the Theater Festival is held at...		 TIB 2010
To keep the city abreast with latest cutting edge technology, TIB (Technology International...
Next Festival
One of the many film events in the city next is a collection of Romania’s best short films that...		 ROMhotel
With the fast paced changes taking place in Romania, introduction of modern architecture has...
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POEM
POEM is a very flashy restaurant in Bucharest that has highly trained chefs for serving...		 Balthazar Restaurant
The best attribute about Balthazar is its interior. Set in a restored villa, the restaurant oozes...
Jariştea
Set in an old historical setting, the Jaristea is a very well inspired restaurant which takes its...		 City Grill
If you are off for lunch, City Grill for steaks is the best place in town. A very light and...
Casa di David
A place labeled for the ‘nouveau riche’, Casa di David come up to the expectations of all that...		 Casa Doina
Among the aristocratic embassies in the northern part of the city, Casa Doina has developed a...
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Fast Facts
•    Location: Bucharest is located in the southeastern part of Romania on the bank of the famous River Dambovita. Its location is strategic as, being the 6th largest city in the European Union; it is an industrial and transportation hub for Eastern Europe.
•    Dialing codes: +40(international code),  21(area code)
•    Emergency: Police, Ambulance, Fire fighters, 112
•    Airport Enquiry: Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport +40 21 204 1200
                          Bucharest Baneasa International Airport +40 21 2320020
•    Population: 2 million in the City proper and 2.4 million in the urban areas.
•    Density: 8,510/km2
•    Language: The official language of the city is Romanian however, the urban elite prefer speaking English. In other small parts of the city, Chinese, Arabic, French and Spanish are also spoken well by the natives and previous immigrants to Romania.
•    Time Zone: UTC+2, April to October UTC+3
•    Annual Rainfall: 530mm
•    Highest summer temperature: 40 degrees
•    Lowest winter temperature: -6 degrees
•    Exchange rates: Lei (code: RON) Read More

                  
                  
 

When To Go

When to go?
Bucharest is a city of extreme temperatures; therefore it is most advisable that one should visit in either May or September. Summer months of July and August are too warm with frequent power ...

Kids In Tow

Boating at Herastrau Park
One of the largest parks in Bucharest, Herastrau is a good place to take your kids to have a fun ...
Ice skating
Ice skating offers a very exciting activity for children. With the chilly winters in Bucharest ice ...
Bucharest Zoo
The most engaging entertainment for children in Bucharest is the small Zoo with various species of ...

Health & Safety

Health & Safety
Bucharest has a major problem of pickpockets. Make sure to keep your valuables safe and use the hotel safe to keep them tucked away until ...

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