Cotroceni Travel Guide
Bucharest
Popular places to visit
National Museum Cotroceni
You can browse the exhibits at National Museum Cotroceni, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Bucharest. Discover the area's museums and churches.
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
Basic, but good
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Le Blanc Cotroceni hotel
Great stay, best hotel
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Peakture Hotel Bucharest
Good location. Best value for money
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
The hotel is good. Not great. It’s clean. It has decent amenities. However the room was very hot and the hotel also has nowhere to buy personal items. The restaurant was good and they have room service which was nice. Overall I would say it’s a fine place to stay but just not luxurious.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
RIN Airport
All good!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest by IHG
I stayed for two nights and had such a great experience at the hotel. Nothing was too much trouble, staff were extremely attentive, service was outstanding in all areas; reception, concierge, the pool and spa, the restaurant staff, and the room cleaning staff. The hotel itself was very clean and ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
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.
Lipscani
Lipscani is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Curtea Veche or National History Museum of Romania.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historical sites and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Victoria Square.
Sector 5
Sector 5 is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel and Romanian National Opera while you're in town.
