Old Town
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  • Universitate (University) • 6 min walk
  • Piaţa Unirii 1 / Piaţa Unirii 2 (Union Square) • 7 min walk
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  • Barbs25
    Staffordshire, United Kingdom3,696 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved the rustic charm
    Definitely my favourite part of the city. It’s got a lot of character and while some buildings need a little TLC I think it adds to the charm. Lots of amazing buildings and different churches. It’s a real mish mash of styles but I liked that. Different to most European cities. Lots of great bars and restaurants too.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 1 October 2023
  • J L
    Lisbon, Portugal18 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The in place
    Lots of restaurants and bars. Animation discos Seems to be open till 5AM Crowded and noisy. Many clean reasonable price hotels. Walking area only so be prepared to carry your baggage
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 November 2023
  • Jason S
    Melbourne, Australia2,180 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to explore and enjoy
    Very Nice Old Town to explore and enjoy, like many cities in Europe these old towns are a must see as history surrounds all buildings and lane ways. Doesn't flow as good as other old town's, but you get amazing contrast between buildings , streets and squares. I would recommend visiting both day and night as both have different feel/vibes to it, some really nice restaurants to eat out in the Old Town area.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 1 December 2023
  • KiwiKerry53
    Wellington, New Zealand4,910 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice vibe
    First impressions were of a city/country that was quite poor, dilapidated buildings, covered in graffiti - it reminded me of my first time in Athens. There was a real mix, there were beautiful buildings and modern restaurants and cafes interspersed with the sad tumble down buildings. The Old Town isn't big, so it is easy to find your way around. We were based in and around the old for 4 days, so did a couple of full day trips, coming back to the Old Town and it's cruisy vibe each evening
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 January 2024
  • TravelFun77
    Munich, Germany18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique in Europe
    Back again after some years we consider that remains a very nice area with a lot of places for drink an food and many tourist traps. The places wit a hostess in front are, for sure, tourist traps. Good places don't need this kind of customer approach. So, if you want a good place to eat avoid the places that hav a hostess in front. Also take care with the clubs, they steals your money on the payment note and objects on your table and from your clothes. You will find good places for coffee, croissants, lunch and dinner. Also a vibrant nightlife with contrasts.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 19 February 2024
  • Nick L
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bucharest Old Town
    Full of bars, restaurants and plenty of good places to eat and drink. Quite a condensed area, so you don't have to walk too far before you find somewhere to stop by. Really good prices on food and drinks too
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 March 2024
  • John A Carter
    Lower Sackville, Canada5,220 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A mixture of the old and new
    What interesting place. You have a mixture of old buildings, new buildings and lots Shops restaurants. In 1977 there was an earthquake that destroyed large portions of the city, not all the old buildings, but it’s a very beautiful part of the city.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 25 March 2024
  • Fernando Javier Prato
    Malaga, Spain38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful old town with a mixture of cultures
    Old town in Bucharest is beautiful and rich in history and architecture. History goes centuries back and you can see different eras in their architecture, from bizantine churches, to French-like buildings, Ottoman influence and more recent Soviet influence. It’s easy to walk around the city, but there are also bike tours. Recommended.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 14 April 2024
  • Tom J
    London, United Kingdom1,743 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great for a walk around with different restaurants and architecture
    We visited Bucharest in early April during the Easter holiday for a short break of 3 days. The old town area isn’t very big but has lots to offer. There’s plenty of architectural buildings also the street with the umbrellas above. There are plenty of places to stop and have food and drinks. We spent about a day walking around the old town and other near by areas of Bucharest it’s small so easily doable if you’re only here on a short trip.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 April 2024
  • Steve_Grant1
    Oldham, United Kingdom1,770 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A pleasant walk around
    Spent an afternoon walking around the area. Some ver6 pleasant buildings and churches. Make sure to go inside the churches and the roofed arcade. Also, stop off somewhere for a drink or lunch.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 May 2024
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Vixyc88
Sunderland, UK1,247 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2023
I have visited Bucharest twice for 2 weeks over 2 months this year thanks to a work trip. It was never somewhere I new a lot about prior to these trips but I would say it is certainly under rated. It has a fantastic night life with all different bars, restaurants, an array of cuisines, roof top views, ice cream and dessert stands, street music and best of all caters to all budgets. I could wander round all day looking at the little streets, scattered shops, stunning churches (must see is the russian church a short walk from the main centre). I covered a lot of the town in one day, you can go in a lot of the churches for free, there is a football museum for those who like sport, would recommend that and a reasonable price too. There is a canal area, shopping mall. There is a fountain show on certain times of the year I believe until around September, 9pm on an evening for 45 minutes it is free and up there with some of the best fountain shows I have seen - fantastic, it gets packed and the atmosphere is great. Give luca a go for lovely cheap pastries etc you will see them as you walk around. It is easy to get around and I always spot something new. I love the vibrancy of old town!
Written 22 August 2023
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agalro
Bucharest, Romania32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Take a stroll in the old city of Bucharest (Victoriei avenue, Dacia bulevard) and discover the old French style architecture of Bucharest (called between the 2 WW the "little Paris"). Enjoy a coffee in a nice place (e.g. Capsa restaurant and coffee shop or at Victoriei galleries) and then have a traditional lunch and a home-made beer at Caru cu Bere. Enjoy the evening (or the whole night....) into one of the numerous pubs and clubs in the old historical centre, a pedestrian area where you can find lots of options.
Written 13 January 2020
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania36,817 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021
Most of the tourists come to the old town for the dozens of clubs, bars and restaurants. But there are also a number of old buildings, with beautiful architecture. Unfortunately, most of the buildings, including many of the above-mentioned clubs, are not well maintained at all of them present a high seismic risk. But who gives a f...penny, let's have some fun...
Written 15 August 2021
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore41,326 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
The old town of Bucharest is easily explored on foot, covering a relatively small area. Seems to be dominated now by a lot of small pubs, cafes, restaurants and bars. But also in the area are a number of quite attractive buildings which have been carefully restored to their historical appearance. Worth the effort of visiting when you're in Bucharest.
Written 17 February 2020
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Craig M
High Wycombe, UK63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
Some amazing and impressive architecture. It is a hallmark of the show of strength and power expected from communist countries. The old town however has buildings that show real influence from the former French occupation.
Written 10 February 2020
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lottie119
London, UK22 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Visited in September 2020, wonderful to walk around, look at the architecture & soak up the atmosphere.
We were required to wear face masks on the Friday evening around town, but not mandatory at other times. Victoria Pasajul is a little gem. In the evening lots of restaurants hawking for business but all pretty friendly if not interested. Would recommend!
Written 13 September 2020
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Steph
Toronto, Canada234 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Was here for a documentary shoot and then we got dinner after and did some shopping. It's a beautiful, old area with many restaurants and shops, plus a couple of old churches. The architecture is beautiful. I forget the name of the restaurant we went to, but it was great- food was delicious and there was live dancing and music! The Cărturești Carusel bookshop was gorgeous! Definitely go see!
Written 5 December 2021
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jotoursdahl
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
There is a lot of restaurants with all the best food from Romanian traditional food and also a more modern kitchen.
It is is lot of nice buildings in the Old Town and in Bucharesti you have to visit the "Big House! in centrum of the Town. There is many museums - the Presidents home.
Bucharesti have very good Opera. You have to see the Village musuem, - a very nice place ti spend a day.
Written 24 April 2020
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Wolf
Bucharest, Romania150 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
Bucharest old town is a magic place. Full of positive energies. Each time I go there it seems I'm recharging my batteries. A lot of nice restaurants and pubs, a lot of building just restored and old ones to be seen and visited. You can find also new stores, libraries and a lot of things to see. Everything in a little number of square kilometers.
Written 14 November 2020
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R Giansanti
Staffordshire, UK26,141 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
If you are visiting Bucharest, you have to check out Old Town. It has something for everyone, loads of clubs, pubs, cafés, and resturaunts. It is packed with fantastic architecture, walking tours, gift and souviner shops, book stores, and museums. It's a fun place to walk around, take in the sights and interact with many people.
Written 11 February 2020
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