Sector 1
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
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.
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.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.
Central University Library
Grand architecture and a rich repository of Romanian and foreign literature make this library an outstanding place to spend some time.
Things to do
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism
Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest
Day Trip to Bulgaria and Veliko Tarnovo from Bucharest
From Bucharest: Slănic Prahova Salt Mine Ticket and Transfer
Top hotels in Sector 1
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Reviewed on 27 Aug, 2025
Radisson BLU Bucharest
Reviewed on 23 Aug, 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2025
Hello Hotels Bucharest
Other neighbourhoods around Sector 1
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Petrom City and House of the Free Press are some notable places to visit nearby.
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
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 House of the Free Press.
Primăverii
When in Primăverii, you can plan a visit to Arcul de Triumf and Museum of the Romanian Peasant, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.