Băneasa Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Băneasa
Phoenicia Grand Hotel
The hotel was excellent overall. The room was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff were friendly, professional, and always ready to help. The breakfast menu was fresh, tasty, and offered good options to start the day. The workspace was quiet and suitable for my needs, making the ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
PeakTure Hotel Bucharest
Fantastic hotel within easy walking distance of the old town
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Excellent. Great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
RIN Airport
Location is just 15 minutes to the Bucharest airport OTP and about 30 minutes to the city center. Hotel breakfast is 20 Euro, fitness and swimming pool is 15 Euro per visit, in which room rate not include these and expensive. Room is big and okay, but washing sink leak and no shower door which make ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Very modern and clean. Appears to serve a lot of business people as well as tourists. Good location close to old town making it very accessible for getting around. Breakfast was good with plenty on offer.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Băneasa
Herăstrău
While visiting Herăstrău, you might make a stop by sights like Village Museum and Miramagica Park.
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.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and Triumphal Arch.
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.
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.
Bucureştii Noi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bucureştii Noi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Colosseum Mall. Jump on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
