In the early decades of the 20th century, Bucharest with its Art Nouveau architecture was known as the 'Paris of the East'. Today, these pretty buildings sit in contrast to the utilitarian architecture of the Communist era, for a cityscape that is as gritty as it is fascinating. For short city breaks in Bucharest, here's where to start.
One of, if not the, largest buildings in the world, this is almost unimaginable in scale. Inside are over 1,000 rooms full of marble, rare wood, and gold created by the Ceausescus. Originally intended to be the presidential palace, it was never fully completed.
Get a glimpse of old Bucharest and Romania at this delightful open-air museum on the banks of Lake Herăstrău. Churches, farmhouses, homes, and mills have been carefully dismantled and recreated here.
With its galleried walls this is arguably one of the prettiest bookshops in the world. Even if you can't read Romanian, it definitely delivers a photo opportunity while the top floor cafe offers a good city view.
This beer hall delivers a taste of local nightlife where the staff wear traditional costume, beer tankards wave, and live music is played nightly. Enjoy cabbage rolls stuffed with mincemeat with your beer.
Bucharest is not short of green spaces when you feel like escaping the bustle of busy city streets. Visitors and locals alike enjoy renting a boat on the lake in the elegant CiÅŸmigiu Gardens.
Holiday lettings in Bucharest are between £55 and £124 per night.
Apartment rental in Bucharest can sleep 4 persons on average, with holiday rentals also available for larger and smaller groups.
You can find more than 11,190 lettings for rent in Bucharest costing upwards of £24 per night.
To find an apartment and complete the planning for City Breaks in Bucharest, browse our top-notch selection of available Apartment rental and House rentals.
Yes, over 6% of lettings in Bucharest offer a pool.
