Cotroceni
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 Unirii
Find out about the history of Bucharest with a stop at Piata Unirii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Piata Romana
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you spend time at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
University Square
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to University Square. While you're here, you can savor 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.
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.
Things to do
Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Old Town
Bucharest: Top Gear Road - Transfăgărășan Highway Day Trip
Hidden Bucharest: Secrets of the Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Bucharest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, and Brasov Day Trip
Bucharest: Communism and History Guided City Walking Tour
Top hotels in Cotroceni
Continental Forum Bucuresti Palatul Parlamentului
Lovely hotel to explore from with fabulous views from our family room
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport
Perfect for what we needed and walking distance to airport/ car rental
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
Excellent
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
The hotel is very nice however my £3k jewellery got stolen out of my room which was very disappointing had to call the police which ruined the trip. However can’t fault the hotel other than this incident.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Grand Hotel Continental Bucuresti
We loved the massage in the Spa. Room was beautiful but some of the towel hooks and other fittings in the bathroom need attention. The gym should be open in the morning and generally needs some love … it has bags of washing in one corner and broken plastic chairs in another.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotroceni
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Square and Museum of the Romanian Peasant are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historic sites, and art galleries are just a few things travelers 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.
Lipscani
Travelers come to Lipscani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Curtea Veche and National History Museum of Romania while you're in town.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Bucharest Museum or Curtea Veche while you're exploring the area.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți isn't home to many top sights, Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Victoria Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sector 5
Sector 5 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 Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel or Romanian National Opera.
