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Walking tours

There are several walking tours around Bucharest. From food tour to Communist Bucharest, Old Town to the Jewish neighbourhood, plenty of tours are available to take you around.

Bucharest excursions

Sinaia

Visitors should follow the royal precedent and head for Sinaia, Romanian royalty's historic summer residence. King Carol I fell in love with Sinaia's sublime location at the foot of Mount Furnica, while visiting the monastery there in 1868, and built Peles Castle, a nearly 40-year project that was completed shortly before his death in 1914. This impressive German Renaissance-style palace with soaring gothic spires is now a museum displaying furniture, weapons, paintings and other royal possessions. Nearby is Pelisor, King Ferdinand's palace, decorated in striking art nouveau style. Trains to Sinaia leave from Gara de Nord (journey time - 1 hour 30 minutes). Many visitors stop here en route to Brasov in Transylvania, an hour farther north.

Tel: +40 244 310 918.
Website: https://peles.ro

Prahova Valley and Bran Castle

A number of operators offer day trips into the scenic Prahova Valley in the southern Carpathian mountains. This ancient route features unforgettable landscapes and is strewn with castles, including Peles Castle, the historic residence of Romanian kings, as well as Bran Castle, with its supposed links to the mythical Count Dracula. Bran Castle, a favourite residence of Queen Maria, the granddaughter of Britain's Queen Victoria, is a must-visit for anyone coming to Romania. Set in picturesque surroundings it cling to the rocks and feels just the sort of place you would find a distinguished, fictional vampire.

Tel: +40 268 237 700.
Website: http://www.bran-castle.com

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City Highlight: Bucharest

A vibrant collision of old traditions and growing reinvention, Bucharest is an ideal destination for your next city break

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Featured Hotels

Hotel Razvan

This 3-star hotel is convenient if you know how to navigate Bucharest by bus, as it is not near to a metro station. The rooms are modern and spacious, and have a private bathroom with shower. The hotel also offers transfer to Otopeni International Airport.

Formenerg

The Hostel Formenerg is located next to the Tineretului metro, bus and tram station and is a good value accommodation option also offering a restaurant, fitness area and free Wi-Fi. All 52 rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom including a hairdryer, a refrigerator and a TV. Typical Romanian food, plus international fare, are served in the à-la-carte restaurant.

Radisson Blu Hotel

A stones throw from the Atheneum in the heart of Bucharest the 5-Star Radisson Blu Hotel offers guests an all mod con experience. This 487-room business hotel complete with indoor and outdoor pools international restaurants jogging track meeting rooms and Wi-Fi throughout is a great base from which to explore the city.

Hotel Opera

Centrally located hotel with a stylish atmosphere. The 33 rooms are rather small, but all en suite with air conditioning, hair dryer, satellite and cable TV, high-speed Internet access, mini-bar and coffee-making facilities. Good value for money.

Hotel Epoque

A deluxe boutique hotel a short walk from Cismigiu Park in central Bucharest, Hotel Epoque offers a variety of rooms and suites. The elegant exterior hides a modern interior design, and coupled with great service its design has led to the hotel being listed among the best in the country.

Casa Capsa

A hangout for poets before World War II, the 30-room Capsa plays up its 150-year history, with sparkling chandeliers and baroque furnishings. Rooms are elegant, with dark-wood walls, antique armoires, tall ceilings and all mod cons. Downstairs, a pastry shop sells traditional homemade sweets.

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