Must-see hotels in Bucharest

  • Little Bucharest Old Town Hostel

    Bucharest

    Bucharest's most central hostel, in the middle of the lively historic centre, is superclean, white-walled and well run. Accommodation is over two floors,…

  • Rembrandt Hotel

    Bucharest

    Prices have gone through the roof here in the past couple of years, though the hotel's personal touch and stylish rooms, with big, comfy beds and parquet…

  • Hotel Opera

    Bucharest

    Set on a backstreet corner, this 33-room, faintly art deco hotel plays on the early-20th-century theme with historic artwork on the walls and porcelain…

  • Berthelot Hotel

    Bucharest

    This modern boutique hotel offers bright and clean rooms, with air-conditioning and LCD TVs. The location, just off the Calea Victoriei, is in the heart…

  • Pura Vida Sky Bar & Hostel

    Bucharest

    Stylish, well-run hostel, situated on the edge of the city's historic centre. Accommodation is in four-, six- or eight-bunk dorms. Beds are standard-issue…

  • Podstel Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Arguably the nicest and most chill of Bucharest's hostels is a 10-minute walk southwest of Piaţa Unirii. The location is quiet and mainly residential, and…

  • Hotel Amzei

    Bucharest

    This tastefully reconstructed villa just off Calea Victoriei has 22 rooms on four floors. The wrought-iron atrium in the lobby lends a refined feel. The…

  • Midland Youth Hostel

    Bucharest

    A happening hostel, with an excellent central location not far from popular Piaţa Amzei. Accommodation is in four-, eight- or 12-bed dorms. There’s a…

  • Vila Arte

    Bucharest

    A renovated villa transformed into an excellent-value boutique hotel stuffed with original art that pushes the envelope on design and colour at this price…

  • Hotel Central

    Bucharest

    Very nice, smallish hotel aimed mainly at business travellers and priced towards the top end of the scale. Both standard doubles and more-expensive…

  • Puzzle Hostel

    Bucharest

    Cheap, clean and within easy walking distance of the train station are three solid reasons for choosing one of the city's better hostels. Puzzle offers…

  • Hotel Inter-Continental

    Bucharest

    While the 283 rooms brag of a 21st-century makeover (thick carpets, padded walls, wi-fi), this 1971 tower playfully shows its period at times (dig the…

  • Z Hotel

    Bucharest

    This beautiful, sleek, executive boutique hotel is sandwiched nicely between Piaţa Universităţii and the Historic Centre. The rooms are stylish and upbeat…

  • Hotel Casa Capşa

    Bucharest

    Behind the charming 1852 facade, this central hotel served as a bohemian hang-out through the 1930s. Rooms benefit from old practices – high ceilings –…

  • Cert Accommodation

    Bucharest

    Has a good selection of apartments, with most being close to the centre. Insist in advance on a clean apartment, and double-check to make sure standard…

  • Hotel Duke

    Bucharest

    At Piaţa Romană, the 38-room Duke is a pleasant business-style hotel with mint-and-caramel rooms, attentive staff, internet in the lobby, and a casual bar…

  • Complex Astoria

    Bucharest

    This nine-hectare wooded resort complex east of Snagov, on the lake's northern end, has three- and four-star villas as well as space to pitch a tent. On…

  • Dolce Vita

    Bucharest

    This hotel and restaurant complex is located on the western shore directly across the lake from Snagov village, at the edge of a protected nature reserve…

  • Vila 11

    Bucharest

    Run by a welcoming expat family, this homey pensiune is on a backstreet a few minutes' walk from the main train station. There are good-value six-bed…

  • Pullman Bucharest World Trade Center

    Bucharest

    Adjoining the World Trade Center, north of the centre and convenient to the airport, this 12-floor high-rise has 203 classy rooms – geometric shapes,…

  • RoCazare

    Bucharest

    Nice selection of short-term apartment rentals around the centre. See the websites for locations and photos. Prices drop by around 15% for stays of two…

  • Hotel Elizeu

    Bucharest

    This 54-room hotel within easy walking distance of the main train station is comfortable and modern, with quiet rooms, minibar and decent buffet breakfast…

  • Hotel Carpaţi Imparatul Romanilor

    Bucharest

    This popular backpacker option in an old early-20th-century landmark hotel exudes a kind of communist-era charm; nevertheless, some of the 40 rooms have…

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