Known at one time as the Paris of the East, Bucharest is Romania’s largest city and its capital. It is a city full of busy streets, amazing architecture and one too many apartment blocks. Today, Bucharest is one of Eastern Europe’s most thriving cities.
Check out our city guide podcasts to get the lowdown on cities all over the world in terms of what to see and do.<
View All Podcasts »Watch our travel videos from around the world with tips on what not to miss and much more.
Download our free pocket guides for cities all over the world that are packed with money-saving tips and more.
View all guides »i was sceptical about going to bucharest. but it is a safe place with a good metro system and a lot of things to see. and the romanians know how to party
Insider Tip:free walking tour. at 6 pm plaza unirii under the clock!
That was disappointing visit. I saw many homeless people lying in the parks, streets, and any other public areas. I didn't like the city as well, since there's nothing interesting there, except low living cost.
I was disappointed with my visit there. There's nothing interested, so many homeless people lying down in the parks, streets, etc.
I spent a little under a week in Bucharest in March 2013, and what I took away is that Bucharest should be your stepping-stone to Transylvania and the rest of Romania. The amount of wild dogs is surprising even when you've read about them; the devastation to the city done by Ceaucescu's desire to build a Romanian equivalent to Paris is hard to miss. You will find grand avenues, impressive structures, and a ton of history in Bucharest, but you will also find broken sidewalks and squalor.
Insider Tip:Take cabs; Bucharest is not the most walkable city due to the size of the avenues and boulevard planning. A cab is often as cheap as the metro and it will be faster.
Was hot as hell during the summer, and much colder during the winter. Aside from both, Bucharest and Romania, in general, is a diamond that is just sitting hidden in the mountain. People have the wrong impression of Romania because of gypsies and whatnot. You do need to be aware, yes. Theft does happen around town, but like anywhere else, you need to be aware of your surroundings, who's around you, and you do need common sense. There is so much beauty to behold. Go open your eyes.
Insider Tip:Don't flash your smartphones around, or you wallet in public areas where there are loads of people. When leaving nightclubs, don't walk through dark alleys alone. Be smart about taking care of you in any city, or country...even your own.
Win free nights, tours and more.
Watch our videos for tips on the world's top cities and more.
Download one of over 110 podcasts for the world's top cities.
Download one of over 90 pocket guides for the world's top cities.
