Bucharest holidays and city breaks

Romania’s vibrant capital city is an up-and-coming hub after its tumultuous past. Now, its art, nightlife, and cultural scene has put it on the map. An especially affordable destination, Bucharest is a great city break that won’t break the bank.

Bucharest is a fascinating city of contrasts. You’ll see modern, functional buildings from the country’s communist era right alongside stunning 17th or 18th century Orthodox churches. The awe-inspiring Palace of Parliament is one of the largest and heaviest administrative buildings in the world.

The city isn’t lacking in greenery, though. Bucharest features some lovely parks and enchanting gardens tucked away from busy streets. There is also a fine selection of museums to explore, from the traditional National Museum of Art to the quirky Museum of the Romanian Peasant.

The historic Old Town, Lipscani, is now a bustling centre of open air cafes, bars, local bistros and restaurants and is both a student haven and a tourist mecca. Bucharest is a thriving modern city with a lot to offer!