Cotroceni
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
National Museum Cotroceni
You can browse the exhibits at National Museum Cotroceni, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Bucharest. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Palace of the Parliament
Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.
Piata Unirii
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to Piata Unirii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Piata Romana
Find out about the history of Bucharest with a stop at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
University Square
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to University Square. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
Bucharest: Guided Walking Tour with Romanian Snack
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
Basic, but good
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Le Blanc Cotroceni hotel
Great stay, best hotel
Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2025
Grand Hotel Bucharest
The room was clean with a comfortable bed. I had a balcony along with a nice view. The hotel lobby was nice and staff were helpful. What i didnt like was the tub in the bathroom as it was deep and high which made it difficult to shower. I slipped when climbing out. Also the checkout process was terrible ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov, 2025
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
AC working, nice staff, convenient location
Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2025
RIN Airport
Very nice room and appreciative of the reception, the shuttle driver, who waited for me when I realized I had left my phone in the room.
Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2025
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
All was great!
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Square and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
Lipscani
Lipscani is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Curtea Veche or National History Museum of Romania.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Curtea Veche or University Square while you're exploring the area.
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historical sites and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Victoria Square.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Romanian National Opera while you're in town.
