What's Bucharest Old Town like?
Bucharest Old Town is notable for its historical sites. Take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's cathedrals. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Curtea Veche and National Bank of Romania. There's plenty more to see, including Stavropoleos Church and University Square.
How to get to Bucharest Old Town
Flying to:
- Bucharest (BBU-Aurel Vlaicu), 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Bucharest Old Town
- Bucharest (OTP-Henri Coanda Intl.), 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Bucharest Old Town
Things to see and do in and around Bucharest Old Town
What to see in Bucharest Old Town
- Curtea Veche
- National Bank of Romania
- Stavropoleos Church
- University Square
- Bucharest Municipal Museum
Things to do in Bucharest Old Town
- National History Museum of Romania
- Bucharest Museum
- Cocor Luxury Store
- Museum of the History of Bucharest
Other popular Bucharest Old Town attractions
- Manuc's Inn
- Macca - Vilacrosse Passage
- Piaţa Universităţii
- New St George’s Church
- Church of St. Nicholas - University chapel
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: June, May, July, October (average 75 mm of rainfall)