Herăstrău
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Day Trip
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Salt Mine Tour from Bucharest with Entrance Ticket
Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)
Top hotels in Herăstrău
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Close to the airport, everything was good
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
Great hotel with excellent breakfast and service
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
Convenient to Old Town; great breakfast; helpful staff; clean, modern hotel; large TV.
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Radisson BLU Bucharest
The Hotel looks good, staff are helpful and it's in a very good location. I stayed in an executive room with lounge access for a week. I was disappointed by the hotel not providing a free bottle of water each night, as all other hotels I've stayed at offer this, you'll get one bottle per stay. The ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Good location next to the metro and amenities, old town and tourist attractions (walking). Rooms are spacious, staff are excellent and breakfast was great, good selection with omelette serving station. Really good! Definitely come back
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Room was spotless, very well appointed. Bar options were great
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Herăstrău
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and World Trade Center.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Arcul de Triumf.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and Petrom City are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa".
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like Club Oasis Sport & Leisure and RomExpo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
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 National Museum of Natural History "Grigore Antipa" and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
