Bucharest 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration

  • Accommodation: Consider staying at Hotel Continental Wings or Mercure Orhideea Bucharest, centrally located for easy access.

  • Morning: Check-in and freshen up. Start your day with breakfast at the hotel or grab a quick bite at Caféia (Piata Unirii 12), a popular local chain known for its delicious pastries and coffee.

  • Afternoon: Visit the Palace of the Parliament, the world’s largest civilian administrative building. Explore the Romanian Athenaeum, an iconic cultural institution, and the Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei).

  • Evening: Enjoy a traditional Romanian dinner at Caru’ cu Bere (Strada Maresalul Buchner 12), an old beer hall with live music. Don’t miss their sarmale (cabbage rolls) and mamaliga (polenta).

  • Transportation: The city has a well-developed public transportation system consisting of buses, trams, and the metro. You can also use taxi services like Taxi.ro or Uber.

Day 2: Museums & Villages

  • Morning: Visit the National Museum of Art (Muzeul de Artă al României) and the National History Museum (Muzeul Național al României).

  • Afternoon: Take a day trip to Snagov Monastery, said to be the burial place of Vlad the Impaler. Return to Bucharest in the evening.

  • Evening: Dine at Hanu’ lui Manuc (Strada Franceză 5), an old inn with a variety of Romanian and international dishes.

Day 3: Parks & Architecture

  • Morning: Visit Herăstrău Park, where you can rent a rowboat or bicycle. Don’t forget to stop by the Village Museum (Muzeul Satului Dimitrie Gusti) inside the park.

  • Afternoon: Explore the historic Lipscani district and the beautiful Stavropoleos Church. Visit the Romanian Atheneum for a classical music concert if available.

  • Evening: Savor Italian cuisine at Enoteca Pepe (Strada Lipscani 104), known for its extensive wine list.

Day 4: Day Trip to Brașov

  • Full Day: Take a day trip to the beautiful medieval town of Brașov (approximately 2 hours by car or train). Visit Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, and explore the old town.

  • Return & Evening: Return to Bucharest in the evening. Have dinner at Fratii Burlacu (Strada Gheorghe Lazăr 2), a family-run restaurant serving traditional Moldavian dishes.

Day 5: Departure

  • Morning: Spend your last hours shopping for souvenirs or revisiting your favorite spots. Have a leisurely breakfast before checking out and heading to the airport.