Bucharest Guide, map and photos. boo.com members recommend hotels, restaurants and attractions in Bucharest

When I got off the airport I thought \"what did i get myself into?\" Finding the hostel was crazy and everyone stares and one guy even told me to stop talking to him and go away. SO the adults, I can say, are somewhat hostile. The sightseeing is subpar except the art museum which was...more When I got off the airport I thought \"what did i get myself into?\" Finding the hostel was crazy and everyone stares and one guy even told me to stop talking to him and go away. SO the adults, I can say, are somewhat hostile. The sightseeing is subpar except the art museum which was pretty cool. I liked the park and the city is cheapish, but i dont know if its worth feeling unsafe. The best thing about my trip was the nightlife. we went clubbing and everyone knew how to speak english and they were all very welcoming and friendly. I went with a group of 5 though, so much less than that I would not have felt super safe. But its an adventure and inner Romania, especially Transylvania is beautiful! close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Hopesfr – posted on Apr 19, 2008

21

Our second stay there; this time they had a little problem with the snow. :) So walking around was even more complicated than it is normally. But people there are friendly and helpful. You need a little experience (and some time) to find something to eat in the city centre. Couldn\'t find...more Our second stay there; this time they had a little problem with the snow. :) So walking around was even more complicated than it is normally. But people there are friendly and helpful. You need a little experience (and some time) to find something to eat in the city centre. Couldn\'t find any bus timetables anywhere.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by mmmn – posted on Jan 5, 2008

9

The Midland Youth Hostel could not have been better! The staff were always more than willing to help with all our enquiries. Bucharest was incredibly vibrant, loads of energy pretty much everywhere you went. Found that the people were very accomodating, happy to help and very fun! Most were...more The Midland Youth Hostel could not have been better! The staff were always more than willing to help with all our enquiries. Bucharest was incredibly vibrant, loads of energy pretty much everywhere you went. Found that the people were very accomodating, happy to help and very fun! Most were intrigued to learn that i was from London and wanted to ask a few questions. I had to oblige as i had loads about Bucharest :p Met 2 couples out there in Green Hours 22 Jazz Cafe. Nice bar, VERY cheap! They took us to another bar called Becker Brau which was closed but they knew the owner so we were allowed in for \"1\" :p They were then to go home but one of the barmen was going clubbing and invited us out with him. Great city guide, really fun guy.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by sean-o4992 – posted on Dec 1, 2007

3

Es un estudio muy cerca, que no en la misma, calle vitoreii. Muy buena localización y estupendísima limpieza/decoración del estudio. Cuando llegas al lugar convenido llamas y en el mismo estudio te dan buenas indicaciones y referencias de Bucarest. Por 50euros noche...more Es un estudio muy cerca, que no en la misma, calle vitoreii. Muy buena localización y estupendísima limpieza/decoración del estudio. Cuando llegas al lugar convenido llamas y en el mismo estudio te dan buenas indicaciones y referencias de Bucarest. Por 50euros noche está muy bien. Recomendable. close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by murcia – posted on Nov 22, 2007

2

Interesting, new culture (for me), lot´s of straying dogs, few bars (cafés), interesting buildings, many needs to be taken care off, a littel lika Paris, boulevards, quite easy to navigate, dont´like taxidrivers intent to svindle you, very expensive taxirides sometimes, i...more Interesting, new culture (for me), lot´s of straying dogs, few bars (cafés), interesting buildings, many needs to be taken care off, a littel lika Paris, boulevards, quite easy to navigate, dont´like taxidrivers intent to svindle you, very expensive taxirides sometimes, i would go back again. .close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by akethunberg3147 – posted on Apr 19, 2007

2

Bucharest is a pretty happening place. I wouldn't rate it as a tourist destination as its just a busy dirty city but it is somewhere that you should spent 2 days. Saw the peasent Museum its pretty cool and the village museum is a sight but its not a must see as its just hundreds of similar...more Bucharest is a pretty happening place. I wouldn't rate it as a tourist destination as its just a busy dirty city but it is somewhere that you should spent 2 days. Saw the peasent Museum its pretty cool and the village museum is a sight but its not a must see as its just hundreds of similar old houses but take a walk that way as the Trumphal Arch is cool with the funny burned champs Elisee strip leading up to it. The Palace of Parliment is worth checking out as its so big, but ugly. Bucharests main pull is it is the gateway to the rest of Romania which is such a beautiful country with mostly very friendly and accomidating locals.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by marcuscooper – posted on Feb 5, 2007

6

Enjoyed the city.... we went in december so the weather was poor. Miserablly wet and cold. TRaffic chaos all around.... they need policemen at every street corner to ensure the lights weren'r broken. People were really helpful and friendly to us as we tried to find our way the many times we...more Enjoyed the city.... we went in december so the weather was poor. Miserablly wet and cold. TRaffic chaos all around.... they need policemen at every street corner to ensure the lights weren'r broken. People were really helpful and friendly to us as we tried to find our way the many times we got lost. They were so helpful, and seemed genuinely pleased and eager to help! We both loved the Romanians!! You have to check out the palace of parliament - a must see. If you are thinking of gong there, don't spend any more than 2 days in Bucharest.... you will see the most important sights in this time, and you'll really need to get out of the city as it has a way of getting under your skin. Oh and Baneasa airport has to be the worst i have experienced. Be warned!! But somehow, I liked Bucharest... it's unforgettable.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by seamus9072 – posted on Dec 18, 2006

29

Everybody wants to tho cheat on you, from the taxi drivers, to the hostel stafff. Everyboday wants money, The people are mostly unfriendly and don't konw theri city od don't want to help. Beware of your belongings!!! Romanians may be charming, but only to get your money, they are like...more Everybody wants to tho cheat on you, from the taxi drivers, to the hostel stafff. Everyboday wants money, The people are mostly unfriendly and don't konw theri city od don't want to help. Beware of your belongings!!! Romanians may be charming, but only to get your money, they are like tunesian carpet sellers. They know better hostels, they drive you everywhere you want for 500 € etc. Even if you say out loud NO they will run after you hundert meters to convince you to take their taxi, eat their food, etc. They are intolerant, they hate their neighbouring countries, their minorities, especially hungarians and germans and gypsies. They think, that they are the heir of the roman empire! The only way to make them shut up is to speak lound and unfriendly russian. Taxi drivers usually want 200 € for a 8 km trip, just give them 40 RON, if they complain, tell them, they should call police. Then they give up. Don't rely on time shedules, the 8 km trip to one of the 2 airports may take you 2,5 hours. Don't hesitate to give the taxi driver direktions. Be rude to them to get what you want. otherwise, they won't react. Romanians think, that they are god's present to the EU. In my opinion, every contury, but Romania fits in the EU. Bukarest is in fact rather exsive if you want to shop clothes, wehen you compare it to cities like Sofia, Kosice, Warsaw, Krakow, Odessa, Kiew. etc. The most important thing to me: Romanians are the most homophobe people in Europe!close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by bernd1366 – posted on Dec 8, 2006

4

The city is not nice. Even the people in the hostel tell you that there's nothing interesting to visit in the city. Taxi drivers charge you more than 4 times the correct rates, in the restaurants they also try to charge you more plates than the ones you've asked for. And at the bars, you'll pay...more The city is not nice. Even the people in the hostel tell you that there's nothing interesting to visit in the city. Taxi drivers charge you more than 4 times the correct rates, in the restaurants they also try to charge you more plates than the ones you've asked for. And at the bars, you'll pay much more for a beer if they notice you're a foreigner.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by padillabravoym – posted on Aug 6, 2006

6

I had a reseveration for two nights at €15 per night, when I got their the lady that run the place said, "I had no bed or room for you but my friend hostel had room for you." So, I took a cab to her friend place and her friend wanted to charge me €30 per night. As, I walked away she...more I had a reseveration for two nights at €15 per night, when I got their the lady that run the place said, "I had no bed or room for you but my friend hostel had room for you." So, I took a cab to her friend place and her friend wanted to charge me €30 per night. As, I walked away she said, "you had €3 deposited and it only €27 per night." I got so mad, I walk away. So I think this hostel shouldn't be in worldhostel.com at all.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Dna495 – posted on Jul 31, 2006

4