The charming, leafy district around the romantic Cișmigiu Gardens — quiet, tree-lined streets of old villas, hip cafés, wine bars and a bohemian, local feel, near the botanical garden and the Cotroceni palace. Central-ish, green and characterful; the base for travellers who want a relaxed, arty neighbourhood with lovely parks, good wine bars and the centre within easy walking distance.
€70–130
typical per night in Romania
The sensible middle
Typical prices for Bucharest — neither steal nor splurge.
Where it sits
The circle is Cișmigiu & the west and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Revolution Square8 min walk704 m
- Stavropoleos Monastery9 min walk786 m
- The Romanian Athenaeum11 min walk886 m
- Romanian food11 min walk890 m
- The Palace of the Parliament11 min walk913 m
- The Old Town (Lipscani)13 min walk1.1 km
- The Village Museum12 min taxi3.9 km
- Herăstrău Park & lake12 min taxi4.0 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 11.Cișmigiu Gardens — The oldest and most romantic park in the city, right in the centre — a beautiful 19th-century English-style garden of winding paths, a lake with rowing boats, shady trees, flower beds and old-fashioned charm, where Bucharestians have strolled and courted for generations. A lovely, central green oasis for a relaxed wander, a coffee or a boat ride, especially pretty in autumn; a gentle, romantic breather in the middle of the busy city.
- 15.Romanian wine tasting — Romania is one of Europe's oldest and largest wine producers, and Bucharest's cosy wine bars are the place to discover its excellent, little-known bottles — crisp Fetească Regală whites, robust Fetească Neagră reds and more, at bargain prices. Settle into a wine bar in Cișmigiu or the old town, order a tasting flight, and let the friendly staff guide you through the country's underrated vineyards. A delicious, relaxed evening and a real find.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Cișmigiu & the west; flights via Google Flights.